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AAct v1.8 Portable.exe threat report

Detected as Hack.KMS File reputation report
MD5 a56e91d905be4e034158212b65f21ea3
Latest seen 2023-01-22 23:17:37 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 12:05:39 (8 years ago)
Size 696 KB
Signed by WZT

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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
2023-01-22 23:17:37 (3 years ago)
File hash
a56e91d905be4e034158212b65f21ea3
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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 12:05:39 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-22 23:17:37 (3 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by WZT. 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.

AAct v1.8 Portable.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Hack.KMS, based on the latest analysis from 2023-01-22 23:17:37 (3 years ago).

If AAct v1.8 Portable.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.

MD5: a56e91d905be4e034158212b65f21ea3
Size: 696 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 12:05:39 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-01-22 23:17:37 (3 years ago)
Status: Hack.KMS (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-01-22 23:17:37 (3 years ago)
AAct v1.8 Portable.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: WZT
Status: Valid

The signature on AAct v1.8 Portable.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.

%sysdrive%\windows
%desktop%\программы\активация windows и office
%profile%\downloads\aact v1.8 portable
%desktop%\активатор
%desktop%\activation\aact v1.8 portable
%desktop%
%mydoc%
%sysdrive%\soft
%sysdrive%\windows.old\users\public\desktop
%sysdrive%\pereustanovka\system\activators

ThreatInfo has observed AAct v1.8 Portable.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.

AAct.exe AAct v1.8 Portable.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 7 55.0%
Windows 10 36.0%
Windows 8 4.0%
Windows XP 3.0%
Windows Server 2012 1.0%
Windows 8.1 1.0%

The most common operating system signal for AAct v1.8 Portable.exe is Windows 7 with 55.0% 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.

AAct v1.8 Portable.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 708608

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

.code 61440 bytes · 8.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 058759e9ddcbaa2d834780cff10abe12
.text 342528 bytes · 48.3% of section data
MD5 125d8d3d0c9ddeb4994d31100a6305c6
.rdata 37376 bytes · 5.3% of section data
MD5 52c37f1634bbcd59e95cd72fe464c331
.data 198144 bytes · 28.0% of section data
MD5 5b6e79d71d231ed46505ca5ab733dd18
.rsrc 69120 bytes · 9.8% of section data
MD5 8931a7d00097f94541f5c8ae2ec9e270

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 AAct v1.8 Portable.exe by MD5 a56e91d905be4e034158212b65f21ea3. 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 a56e91d905be4e034158212b65f21ea3.
  • 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.