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ntoskrnl.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Generic File reputation report
MD5 96006dd3af1f18c031ac09e9ebf4e251
Latest seen 2026-05-19 12:00:58 (a week ago)
First seen 2026-05-19 12:00:55 (a week ago)
Size 10 MB

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Detection name
Trojan.Generic
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-19 12:00:58 (a week ago)
File hash
96006dd3af1f18c031ac09e9ebf4e251
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Generic, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-19 12:00:55 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-19 12:00:58 (a week ago).

Observed locations

ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.

Recommended action

What to do next

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

File context

ntoskrnl.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Generic, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-19 12:00:58 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If ntoskrnl.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Trojan.Generic.

File Details

MD5: 96006dd3af1f18c031ac09e9ebf4e251
Size: 10 MB
First Published: 2026-05-19 12:00:55 (a week ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-19 12:00:58 (a week ago)
Status: Trojan.Generic (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-19 12:00:58 (a week ago)

Detection screenshot

ntoskrnl.exe detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

Common Places:

%system%
%windir%\winsxs

ThreatInfo has observed ntoskrnl.exe in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen ntoskrnl.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Türkiye
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Türkiye with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ntoskrnl.exe is Windows 10 with 100.0% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.

Analysis

ntoskrnl.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x00993010
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 33
Raw data 10858496

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.rdata 817152 bytes · 7.5% of section data
MD5 5190c9310bba9e6d38a360988e242a18
.pdata 424448 bytes · 3.9% of section data
MD5 4fd96d1482809c2a6c50aaf832125b2c
.idata 8704 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 9705f44e08deeac46302ca791a66caea
.edata 101888 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 25d4f5f506c1d0dfda9fdd7a1568bba1
PROTDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
GFIDS 36352 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 479bffd418319ca78ec8689a1f9bc537
Pad1 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.text 3979264 bytes · 36.6% of section data
MD5 3029fff0ed00d6d71c65398f3fa46303
PAGE 3958272 bytes · 36.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c3274a1f55dcf9524b1bed3feffcda5d
PAGELK 151552 bytes · 1.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 12da60abe96a2cfe0611d273401fd3ee
POOLCODE 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 052a444e19d2c9d7ae29d8d16553a323
PAGEKD 23552 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8fbbc59be6c59001a7b893cd2cb81325
PAGEVRFY 205312 bytes · 1.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 59c5eacabfcbc30f53b7d146f95d7b14
PAGEHDLS 9728 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9abc7c42252aaaa0aa9e189b61ddb325
PAGEBGFX 27136 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 067573f9e7c1d781c1580ab079c90b30
INITKDBG 103936 bytes · 1.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 cd50914926f1fb5ebe90089816e81e2e
TRACESUP 6144 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 51761da821d24a1195582c4a8ec92433
KVASCODE 9216 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 803604d7f3ea8b76d2a63eec4e66c276
RETPOL 2560 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e0a1cfe830c2d8752238275f810d9436
MINIEX 9728 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 43c06f6f07dd23927b5695f4bea561d9
INIT 567808 bytes · 5.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d68d3692783fc28fd76be212dc4a4d06
Pad2 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.data 77824 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 93096eb4cd19d6f727dc64017e03274c
ALMOSTRO 5120 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c7e352673ab17274f6570fc1db317fcb
CACHEALI 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8f35cb33cc79a0d5eb136f8b15785bd3
PAGEDATA 6144 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 043046232d175d1b5aab5b6f8a15b3af
PAGEVRFD 32768 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4910f7720bdfff940c2ec5d834176165
INITDATA 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 874df810590d4b5b2d9929f7f25ba4f2
Pad3 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
CFGRO 7680 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f6cb65f379fcb7afd65de50f9a65f860
Pad4 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rsrc 242176 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 3f61a2c35e959ba5afdfb7eaa2a9989e
.reloc 39424 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 0fd31aa30a152eb3121d42102be82a86

PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.

Report conclusion

GridinSoft detects this file as Trojan.Generic

This report identifies ntoskrnl.exe by MD5 96006dd3af1f18c031ac09e9ebf4e251. It is part of the Trojan report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 96006dd3af1f18c031ac09e9ebf4e251.
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