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AUTORUN.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.AutoKMS. 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.AutoKMS
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-02-03 23:00:51 (3 months ago)
- File hash
- 22f542575ba038b66f07c3b0f9655091
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.AutoKMS, part of the Hack threat category.
Tools used to bypass protections, alter software behavior, or enable unauthorized access. Related Hack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2023-01-22 23:15:16 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2026-02-03 23:00:51 (3 months ago).
Product metadata: AUTORUN.
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. Review the Hack category for related samples and common context.
File context
AUTORUN.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AUTORUN. The current detection status is Hack.AutoKMS, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-03 23:00:51 (3 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If AUTORUN.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.AutoKMS.
File Details
| Product Name: | AUTORUN |
| MD5: | 22f542575ba038b66f07c3b0f9655091 |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-01-22 23:15:16 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-02-03 23:00:51 (3 months ago) |
| Status: | Hack.AutoKMS (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-02-03 23:00:51 (3 months 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.
Common Places:
| %profile%\downloads |
| %appdata% |
| %profile%\onedrive\рабочий стол |
| %sysdrive%\торрент |
| %sysdrive%\varios3 |
| %profile%\downloads\mediaget downloads |
| %mydoc%\desktop\apps |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-2558774495-2524584434-532569028-1000 |
| %appdata%\utorrent |
ThreatInfo has observed AUTORUN.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen AUTORUN.exe across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 57.1% 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 AUTORUN.exe is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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.
Analysis
AUTORUN.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
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18858c4b2dcfbc89ed65e6c118f96bfb
e06e14478ddd62bf46737c90a01589e6
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8b67994af6063dd0f3ae42fead53c9b1
67bfd0968e3ef2b72b7acb0c9dff63e7
b55bbc5b8bbc239affa70c8c288ee449
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
1715f5ca189be672527f61107626436a
a0b9495484a7d189edd1dcc2f8238d3e
4bbcf34f5b599745e6cb8d6b4faa1432
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.AutoKMS
This report identifies AUTORUN.exe by MD5 22f542575ba038b66f07c3b0f9655091. It is part of the Hack report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.