GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

GarbageCollector_x64.exe threat report

Detected as Crack.KMS File reputation report
MD5 00f4d2c7a4221f88bd2388a49397db31
Latest seen 2023-12-04 23:05:08 (2 years ago)
First seen 2018-09-10 19:12:28 (7 years ago)
Size 493 KB
Signed by WZTeam

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Detection name
Crack.KMS
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-12-04 23:05:08 (2 years ago)
File hash
00f4d2c7a4221f88bd2388a49397db31
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Crack.KMS.

Timeline

First seen 2018-09-10 19:12:28 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2023-12-04 23:05:08 (2 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by WZTeam. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

GarbageCollector_x64.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Crack.KMS, based on the latest analysis from 2023-12-04 23:05:08 (2 years ago).

If GarbageCollector_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 Crack.KMS.

MD5: 00f4d2c7a4221f88bd2388a49397db31
Size: 493 KB
First Published: 2018-09-10 19:12:28 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-12-04 23:05:08 (2 years ago)
Status: Crack.KMS (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-12-04 23:05:08 (2 years ago)
GarbageCollector_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.

Signed By: WZTeam
Status: Valid

The signature on GarbageCollector_x64.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.

%desktop%\kms tools portable 01.04.2018 by ratiborus\programs
%sysdrive%\gigabyte\kms tools portable 15.06.2018 by ratiborus\programs
%profile%\downloads\kms tools portable 01.04.2018 by ratiborus\programs
%sysdrive%\informatique\windows\ratiborus kms tools 01.06.2018\programs
%sysdrive%\проги\kms.tools.portable_15.06.2018\kms tools portable 15.06.2018 by ratiborus\programs
%desktop%\24-12-2017\windows cracks\appnee.com.kms.tools.by.ratiborus.v2018.06.01\programs
%sysdrive%\dslr\dslr telegram files\programs
%temp%\rar$exa6464.44335\kms tools portable.15.7.2018\programs
%profile%\downloads\kms tools portable 16.08.2018 by ratiborus\programs
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-237596565-1708220350-3890641249-1000\$rbtwmol\kms tools portable.15.7.2018\programs

ThreatInfo has observed GarbageCollector_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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 28.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 75.9%
Windows 7 20.7%
Windows 8.1 3.4%

The most common operating system signal for GarbageCollector_x64.exe is Windows 10 with 75.9% 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.

GarbageCollector_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 0x001aabe0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 498688

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

UPX0 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Packer marker Uncommon name
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
UPX1 428032 bytes · 85.8% of section data
Packer marker Uncommon name
MD5 5a65f069ab27d879884112389a0bd374
.rsrc 70656 bytes · 14.2% of section data
MD5 9beda4e4dbefa68bbf80985851a7f993

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 Crack.KMS

This report identifies GarbageCollector_x64.exe by MD5 00f4d2c7a4221f88bd2388a49397db31. 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 00f4d2c7a4221f88bd2388a49397db31.
  • 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.