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FakeClient.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
- 2026-05-21 14:00:37 (a week ago)
- File hash
- 6241a145a6bc3511e7690dcf107cefd8
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 2019-05-03 00:08:32 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-21 14:00:37 (a week ago).
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
FakeClient.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Hack.AutoKMS, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-21 14:00:37 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If FakeClient.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: | 6241a145a6bc3511e7690dcf107cefd8 |
| Size: | 10 KB |
| First Published: | 2019-05-03 00:08:32 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-21 14:00:37 (a week ago) |
| Status: | Hack.AutoKMS (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-21 14:00:37 (a week 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:
| %windir%\kms_vl_all |
| %mydoc%\application\ms office 2019 pro plus\office 2013-2019.zip\office 2013-2019\files\bin |
| %sysdrive%\új mappa (3)\torrent\office_2019\officertool\officefixes |
| %profile%\downloads\office 2013-2019.zip\office 2013-2019\files\bin |
| %sysdrive%\microsoft.office.professional.plus 2019..german-indiso\crack\officefixes |
| %sysdrive%\mega\office 2013-2019.zip\office 2013-2019\files\bin |
| %mydoc%\personal\officertool2018dec02\officertool\officefixes |
| %sysdrive%\progik\iroda\hun office 2016_2019 x64\office_2016–19_c2r_vl_iso_16.0.10342.20010_03.31.2019-15.01.42\files\bin |
| %windir%\files\bin |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin |
ThreatInfo has observed FakeClient.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 FakeClient.exe across 55 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 7.8% 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 FakeClient.exe is Windows 10 with 92.8% 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
FakeClient.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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.
b3a44ed647d9cc99534517c3b71ef88b
9da6ee3a2387e4c52b9e2d96045bb94a
cdf9527dd24b2cc6964a018c901e750b
171c68c5253a8bc835c53b119c35a235
3c4ec6cfba38a33c514323bd1e80b7d3
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 FakeClient.exe by MD5 6241a145a6bc3511e7690dcf107cefd8. 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.