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$RWX8AWW.exe threat report

Detected as Hack.KMS File reputation report
MD5 0ca71a9f5914eca4e62d52694b3c2302
Latest seen 2026-04-02 23:01:10 (a month ago)
First seen 2017-05-24 20:03:02 (8 years ago)
Size 6 MB
Publisher MSFree Inc.
Product KMSAuto Net

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Detection name
Hack.KMS
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-04-02 23:01:10 (a month ago)
File hash
0ca71a9f5914eca4e62d52694b3c2302
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.KMS.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-24 20:03:02 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-02 23:01:10 (a month ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: MSFree Inc.. Product metadata: KMSAuto Net.

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.

$RWX8AWW.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with KMSAuto Net. The reported company name is MSFree Inc.. The current detection status is Hack.KMS, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-02 23:01:10 (a month ago).

If $RWX8AWW.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.

Product Name: KMSAuto Net
Company Name: MSFree Inc.
MD5: 0ca71a9f5914eca4e62d52694b3c2302
Size: 6 MB
First Published: 2017-05-24 20:03:02 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-02 23:01:10 (a month ago)
Status: Hack.KMS (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-02 23:01:10 (a month ago)
$RWX8AWW.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.

Signed By: Ratiborus MSFree Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on $RWX8AWW.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.

%commonappdata%\kmsautos
%commonappdata%\kmsauto
%profile%\downloads\compressed\office 2016 key activator.rar\win 10 key activator
%profile%\downloads\win 10 activator
%sysdrive%\active
%profile%\downloads\win 10 key activator
%desktop%\activador windows 10 final\kmsauto net 2015 v1.3.5
%profile%\desktop
%desktop%\para organizar\pendraive 10-04\ativadores
%profile%\downloads\kmsauto-net.part1_

ThreatInfo has observed $RWX8AWW.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.

KMSAuto Net.exe 1-KMSAuto RATON.exe KMSAuto.exe Activador Win10 FULL.exe KMSAuto Net_000.exe KMSAuto Net by abdelilah jghi.exe $RT8VV6A.exe KMSAuto Net (2017_11_30 18_24_19 UTC).exe KMSAuto Net2.exe $RNB9ZVE.exe KMSAuto Net (2018_06_04 22_02_58 UTC).exe Le logiciel par omar ituto.exe activador_office.EXE $RQLYN3V.exe $RWX8AWW.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.

Windows 10 70.6%
Windows 7 20.0%
Windows 8.1 7.6%
Windows 8 1.0%
Windows XP 0.3%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.2%
Windows Vista 0.1%
Windows Server 2012 0.1%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for $RWX8AWW.exe is Windows 10 with 70.6% 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.

$RWX8AWW.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 0x0069ab1e
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: 589b8274-0bc7-410b-a4f8-94f72ee2429b
Typelib ID: fcaa9736-cfc3-43fa-33da-378396c3a336

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 6965760

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

.text 6917120 bytes · 99.3% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 7cdb394bde0bccc4dc55d4ae62804793
.rsrc 48128 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 d1111dbe25af3c83cff7b18f75aedd9e
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 148f68408b1aa4d451bc7449c47c5cc5

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 $RWX8AWW.exe by MD5 0ca71a9f5914eca4e62d52694b3c2302. 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 0ca71a9f5914eca4e62d52694b3c2302.
  • 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.