Threat Database Trojans Trojan.Kryptik.Gen.GQI

Trojan.Kryptik.Gen.GQI

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Threat Scorecard

Popularity Rank: 8,974
Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 12
First Seen: August 2, 2026
Last Seen: October 15, 2026
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Trojan.Kryptik.Gen.GQI is a generic detection name used by security scanners to flag files that show behavior or code patterns commonly associated with trojan malware. The "Kryptik" label typically refers to threats that are packed, obfuscated, or encrypted in a way that makes their true purpose difficult to determine through simple inspection. Because this is a generic, heuristic-style detection, the exact capabilities of any single file flagged as Trojan.Kryptik.Gen.GQI can vary, but it should always be treated as a serious security risk.

What This Threat Does

Trojans in this family are designed to disguise themselves as legitimate or harmless files while secretly carrying out malicious actions in the background. Typical behavior associated with Kryptik-type trojans includes attempting to run automatically when the system starts, modifying system settings, and communicating with remote servers controlled by attackers. Some variants may be used to download and install additional malware, log user activity, steal stored credentials, or give an attacker remote access to the infected machine. Because the code is often obfuscated, the file may also try to evade detection by security software or delay its malicious activity to avoid triggering alarms.

How It Usually Gets Onto Computers

Like most trojans, this type of threat typically does not spread on its own. Instead, it usually relies on tricking users into installing it. Common infection paths for this category of malware include:

  • Email attachments or links in spam and phishing messages
  • Bundled downloads from unofficial or pirated software sources
  • Fake software updates or cracked application installers
  • Malicious advertisements or compromised websites
  • Files shared through peer-to-peer networks or removable drives

Risks for the User

If a file detected as Trojan.Kryptik.Gen.GQI is active on a system, it can expose the user to several risks. These commonly include theft of personal or financial information, unauthorized remote access to the computer, installation of further malware such as ransomware or spyware, and degraded system performance due to hidden background processes. In some cases, infected machines may be enlisted into larger networks of compromised computers without the owner's knowledge.

Signs of Infection

Because trojans in this family are built to stay hidden, infections are not always obvious. However, users may notice warning signs such as:

  • Unexpected slowdowns or high CPU/network usage
  • Unfamiliar processes running in the task manager
  • Security software being disabled or unable to update
  • Unusual pop-ups, redirects, or new browser settings
  • Unauthorized changes to system configurations

How to Stay Protected

To reduce the risk of encountering this type of trojan, users should avoid downloading software from untrusted or unofficial sources, be cautious with email attachments and links from unknown senders, and keep their operating system and applications updated with the latest security patches. Running reputable, up-to-date security software and performing regular system scans can help detect and remove threats like this before they cause serious harm. Maintaining current backups of important files also helps limit the damage if a system does become infected.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name: Trojan.Kryptik.Gen.GQI
Signature status: No Signature

Known Samples

MD5: 450471a1dfcad56fd28191dd7b2f7807
SHA1: 7b0e3569f5d63900af7cbac2add4939c7dba1dbc
SHA256: DD9A00B662B8A6171542449D9A58DD8633B60659ED0EE1450B77ED8B2F5F9E83
File Size: 731.65 KB, 731648 bytes
MD5: 5cc945822ca815bb07baf99ba8f47382
SHA1: 8bc74aee49df69409def82653cb3c3ea62691d78
SHA256: 8B38B33A2CDD39FFEEEF46BB4CEFFD61D8EB758EFB747383DF6CC447F8B66362
File Size: 634.37 KB, 634368 bytes
MD5: c806de47f4adb0b603541b1df141090b
SHA1: 80c0265fa6cbcc588117932e6891773f832651fb
SHA256: 170B8AF37A560B424B4C48C542A01AD37AC823AA16DC4BCABDBE55EDB2A031C8
File Size: 662.02 KB, 662016 bytes
MD5: 4f0641a4d115a8d793853ac7ed78dcd0
SHA1: 0e82e9c0f8824e29f9751ffe4d67994db09391e8
SHA256: 43EEDDBE4E20A71F4DE0AFE57BD96B7FB40780FCB3657F222ECD0727D2CB1F15
File Size: 741.38 KB, 741376 bytes
MD5: b1e1a36ebb8cafb40f362ac098c7e9fa
SHA1: 6f9863c91769a38db5d2a569f6c7991415673177
SHA256: DCF16757ECA316A0B65EF44C0993C3E87F67FC6A31C52EE156E7C8D2F7531446
File Size: 872.45 KB, 872448 bytes
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MD5: c6d0b1b9747541806a19478232a8f35d
SHA1: 8694b54752db6e85fd0cda86a07f7e13c8708e08
SHA256: A0C92932FC5194CD0867156A540B25E9A228584C2FF1D42E16F62DC4C3086CBD
File Size: 509.44 KB, 509440 bytes
MD5: dd6ce7143a8456394df142b99fab1253
SHA1: 65e589cb9cd1d73074675b9d4900666262b1e219
SHA256: 8DA3ED09FAF15022F2921270610993779442D2BDFA2EE4A21749EE41EFE636B6
File Size: 729.09 KB, 729088 bytes
MD5: 1e42fe6fbfc6e7392beb39135681b419
SHA1: 6690bc374d6d9e464e62195c54ac9933ec514f24
SHA256: 4058FA2394B155E4E8A605235A7B8BCFB8EF0F223AF5B520465D9890C287EA85
File Size: 446.46 KB, 446464 bytes

Windows Portable Executable Attributes

  • File doesn't have "Rich" header
  • File doesn't have debug information
  • File doesn't have exports table
  • File doesn't have security information
  • File has TLS information
  • File is 64-bit executable
  • File is either console or GUI application
  • File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
  • File is Native application (NOT .NET application)
  • File is not packed
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  • IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
  • IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)

Windows PE Version Information

Name Value
Company Name
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • Microsoft Windows
  • MS Windows Platform
File Description
  • Operating System Service Module
  • Windows Runtime Library
  • Windows System Component
File Version
  • 15.7.27821.975
  • 11.7.25477.46
  • 10.3.27473.402
  • 9.7.12978.322
  • 9.1.28539.779
  • 4.2.26908.567
  • 2.7.29327.204
  • 1.0.28858.316
Internal Name
  • RuntimeBroker
  • sihost
  • svchost
  • taskhostw
Original Filename
  • RuntimeBroker.exe
  • sihost.exe
  • svchost.exe
  • taskhostw.exe
Product Name
  • Desktop Window Manager
  • Microsoft Runtime Service
  • Network Adapter Service
  • Performance Monitor Agent
  • System Configuration Utility
Product Version
  • 15.7.27821.975
  • 11.7.25477.46
  • 10.3.27473.402
  • 9.7.12978.322
  • 9.1.28539.779
  • 4.2.26908.567
  • 2.7.29327.204
  • 1.0.28858.316

File Traits

  • WriteProcessMemory
  • x64

Block Information

Total Blocks: 1,014
Potentially Malicious Blocks: 658
Whitelisted Blocks: 99
Unknown Blocks: 257

Visual Map

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0 - Probable Safe Block
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block

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Windows API Usage

Category API
Syscall Use
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcConnectPortEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcQueryInformation
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcSendWaitReceivePort
  • ntdll.dll!NtAssociateWaitCompletionPacket
  • ntdll.dll!NtClose
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateIoCompletion
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateTimer2
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateWaitCompletionPacket
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  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateWorkerFactory
  • ntdll.dll!NtDuplicateObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtFreeVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtMapViewOfSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenDirectoryObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenKeyEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenThreadToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtProtectVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryAttributesFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationProcess
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryPerformanceCounter
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySecurityObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySystemInformation
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySystemInformationEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryValueKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryWnfStateData
  • ntdll.dll!NtReleaseWorkerFactoryWorker
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationProcess
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationWorkerFactory
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetSecurityObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetTimer2
  • ntdll.dll!NtTestAlert
  • ntdll.dll!NtTraceControl
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitForAlertByThreadId
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitForWorkViaWorkerFactory
  • ntdll.dll!NtWorkerFactoryWorkerReady
  • ntdll.dll!NtWriteFile
  • UNKNOWN