GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
xSafety.sys threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hack.Patcher. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Hack.Patcher
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-07-21 23:19:31 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- bbbc9a6cc488cfb0f6c6934b193891eb
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.Patcher, part of the Hack threat category.
Tools used to bypass protections, alter software behavior, or enable unauthorized access. Related Hack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-12-16 04:02:42 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-07-21 23:19:31 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: wj32. Product metadata: KProcessHacker.
Signed by Wen Jia Liu. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Hack category for related samples and common context.
File context
xSafety.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with KProcessHacker. The reported company name is wj32. The current detection status is Hack.Patcher, based on the latest analysis from 2023-07-21 23:19:31 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If xSafety.sys 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 Hack.Patcher.
File Details
| Product Name: | KProcessHacker |
| Company Name: | wj32 |
| MD5: | bbbc9a6cc488cfb0f6c6934b193891eb |
| Size: | 39 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-12-16 04:02:42 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-07-21 23:19:31 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Hack.Patcher (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-07-21 23:19:31 (2 years ago) |
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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Wen Jia Liu |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on xSafety.sys is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive% |
| %temp% |
| %desktop% |
| %sysdrive%\1 - dego-gh - الهاك\1 - dego-gh - الهاك |
| %sysdrive%\1 - dego-gh - الهاك (1)\1 - dego-gh - الهاك |
| %profile% |
| %sysdrive%\eskidisk\desktop\oldbutgold |
| %temp%\eset |
| %desktop%\ggvgfvff\1sk_pgtc 1\1sk_pgtc\โปรมอง dego |
| %sysdrive%\โหลด\v6.3_dego_hack_full |
ThreatInfo has observed xSafety.sys 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 xSafety.sys across 49 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Turkey with 19.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for xSafety.sys is Windows 10 with 76.9% 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
xSafety.sys 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
d80c183d3a0502eade573f1a3d32d426
9058c0e3748d21d07c20e672a6ecd79d
7d884196f2bfa7c8acc4142694ad4ebf
25ad3569fa2b71c6d42989917226bc6b
19f17ecfc9addc7d9baa8ffb0d5b78bd
5f8e672414eda1f47050115e61023923
417c058c97f79a55330a23f7a033ee60
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 Hack.Patcher
This report identifies xSafety.sys by MD5 bbbc9a6cc488cfb0f6c6934b193891eb. It is part of the Hack 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.