GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

$R1BCRE8.exe threat report

Detected as Hack.KMS File reputation report
MD5 0d0fa22b54659fa29d7a1a19bb69c099
Latest seen 2025-10-21 23:01:10 (7 months ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 05:04:50 (8 years ago)
Size 5 MB
Signed by Ratiborus MSFree Inc.

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Detection name
Hack.KMS
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2025-10-21 23:01:10 (7 months ago)
File hash
0d0fa22b54659fa29d7a1a19bb69c099
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.KMS.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 05:04:50 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2025-10-21 23:01:10 (7 months ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Ratiborus MSFree Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.

File context

$R1BCRE8.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Hack.KMS, based on the latest analysis from 2025-10-21 23:01:10 (7 months ago).

If $R1BCRE8.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 Hack.KMS.

File Details

MD5: 0d0fa22b54659fa29d7a1a19bb69c099
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2017-05-21 05:04:50 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-10-21 23:01:10 (7 months ago)
Status: Hack.KMS (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-10-21 23:01:10 (7 months ago)

Detection screenshot

$R1BCRE8.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.

Overview

Signed By: Ratiborus MSFree Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on $R1BCRE8.exe 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:

%desktop%\alem\activadores\kmsauto lite portable v1.2.1
%profile%\downloads\activador de windows 10-marlon tutos\activador de windows 10-marlon tutos\activador de office 2016 y win 10
%localappdata%\google\chrome\user data\profile 2\file system\029\t\00\00000027\activador de windows 10-marlon tutos\activador de office 2016 y win 10
%profile%\downloads\activadoroffice2016.zip\activador\kmsauto
%mydoc%\instaladores\activadoroffice2016.zip\activador\kmsauto
%sysdrive%\activators\kmsauto lite portable v1.2.1\kmsauto lite portable v1.2.1
%desktop%\microsoft.office.2016.proplus.x86-x64-filelist\kmsauto.net
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-2639157428-1009559600-3478265633-1000\$rppirgl\activador de office 2016 marlon tutos\kmsauto
%sysdrive%\filmovi i serije\filmovi i serije\serije (novo skinuto)\programi\microsoft office (activator) 2016\office 2016 activator\kmsauto lite portable v1.2.1
%profile%\downloads\alem\activadores\kmsauto lite portable v1.2.1

ThreatInfo has observed $R1BCRE8.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.

File Names:

4 observed names
KMSAuto.exe KMS.exe KMSAuto (2018_06_16 20_57_40 UTC).exe $R1BCRE8.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geography:

58 observed countries
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Spain with 15.6% 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 66.8%
Windows 7 25.0%
Windows 8.1 5.9%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.9%
Windows 8 0.6%
Windows XP 0.5%
Windows Vista 0.1%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.1%
Windows Server 2012 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for $R1BCRE8.exe is Windows 10 with 66.8% 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

$R1BCRE8.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00001000
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 6225920

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

.code 107520 bytes · 1.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 27f268b8b43d859482c0618355ab8446
.text 307200 bytes · 4.9% of section data
MD5 0b4d33e99fe87b0730f0ac289437c15e
.rdata 35840 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 845b07f0ebd235da7031a74ca0534020
.data 5729792 bytes · 92.0% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 b1f4ff53441a86f772617a389fcff547
.rsrc 45568 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 e229c9ad3b9502e94eda1816531abfa9

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.KMS

This report identifies $R1BCRE8.exe by MD5 0d0fa22b54659fa29d7a1a19bb69c099. 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 0d0fa22b54659fa29d7a1a19bb69c099.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.