GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

ActivationProgram_x64.exe threat report

Detected as Hack.AutoKMS File reputation report
MD5 597b77fc0c7e2309c96b7afe092a5783
Latest seen 2026-04-19 23:00:18 (a month ago)
First seen 2026-04-19 23:00:18 (a month ago)
Size 2 MB

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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
2026-04-19 23:00:18 (a month ago)
File hash
597b77fc0c7e2309c96b7afe092a5783
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.AutoKMS, part of the Hack threat category.

Category context

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.

Timeline

First seen 2026-04-19 23:00:18 (a month ago); latest analysis 2026-04-19 23:00:18 (a month ago).

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. Review the Hack category for related samples and common context.

File context

ActivationProgram_x64.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Hack.AutoKMS, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-19 23:00:18 (a month ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.

If ActivationProgram_x64.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

MD5: 597b77fc0c7e2309c96b7afe092a5783
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2026-04-19 23:00:18 (a month ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-19 23:00:18 (a month ago)
Status: Hack.AutoKMS (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-19 23:00:18 (a month ago)

Detection screenshot

ActivationProgram_x64.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.

Common Places:

%desktop%\kms\compiled\x86\programs

ThreatInfo has observed ActivationProgram_x64.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 ActivationProgram_x64.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Brazil
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ActivationProgram_x64.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

ActivationProgram_x64.exe is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00174f98
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 2369024

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

.text 1535488 bytes · 64.8% of section data
MD5 a66cdef28ddf8d6a8a571dfc411a733a
.rdata 239616 bytes · 10.1% of section data
MD5 b67e7dcf3f08ecb485d4f1ed265cd041
.data 481792 bytes · 20.3% of section data
MD5 a50d630f7f37350d49c7ba86041a1d74
.pdata 29696 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 d51cda75032c8a1515622fee7e9c3648
.gxfg 9216 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9e8c9fbbf65c335a4998a09b3c9e1477
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ee3fb3f041d0367a4d4d9dcaa51e2ba0
.rsrc 70144 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 f3dfa573b2c3174bb27cf61d27d90633
.reloc 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 f7fd216b5c1a9d97de5702edbf44505e

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 ActivationProgram_x64.exe by MD5 597b77fc0c7e2309c96b7afe092a5783. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 597b77fc0c7e2309c96b7afe092a5783.
  • 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. Use the Hack category to compare similar reports.