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$RWX8AWW.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hack.KMS. 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.KMS
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-04-02 23:01:10 (a month ago)
- File hash
- 0ca71a9f5914eca4e62d52694b3c2302
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.KMS.
First seen 2017-05-24 20:03:02 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-02 23:01:10 (a month ago).
Company metadata: MSFree Inc.. Product metadata: KMSAuto Net.
Signed by Ratiborus MSFree Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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.
File context
$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.
File Details
| 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) |
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 $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.
Common Places:
| %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.
File Names:
15 observed namesThis 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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen $RWX8AWW.exe across 62 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 12.5% 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 $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.
Analysis
$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.
.NET Info:
| MVID: | 589b8274-0bc7-410b-a4f8-94f72ee2429b |
| Typelib ID: | fcaa9736-cfc3-43fa-33da-378396c3a336 |
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
7cdb394bde0bccc4dc55d4ae62804793
d1111dbe25af3c83cff7b18f75aedd9e
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.