GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
KMSAct.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Virtool.Keygen. 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
- Virtool.Keygen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-02-13 23:33:43 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- b04accbeb00ae7ec424c45a9277be90f
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Virtool.Keygen, part of the Virtool threat category.
Virus tools and malware utilities used for modification, loading, or abuse. Related Virtool reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-06-15 13:04:18 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-02-13 23:33:43 (3 years 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 Virtool category for related samples and common context.
File context
KMSAct.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Virtool.Keygen, based on the latest analysis from 2023-02-13 23:33:43 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Virtool reports for broader family-level investigation.
If KMSAct.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 Virtool.Keygen.
File Details
| MD5: | b04accbeb00ae7ec424c45a9277be90f |
| Size: | 260 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-06-15 13:04:18 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-02-13 23:33:43 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Virtool.Keygen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-02-13 23:33:43 (3 years 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:
| %sysdrive%\windows |
| %profile%\neu.com2\mes documents\downloads\activateur\resources\kmsact |
| %windir% |
| %sysdrive%\ancien pc\download\activateur\resources |
| %sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{7b5e0abb-e069-4d07-9bb4-dad399957251} |
| %mydoc%\software\microsoft office 2010\aktivatormicrosoftoffice2010-kangsunublogsite.rar\aktivator microsoft office 2010 - kangsunu\resources |
| %sysdrive%\dossier clients\activateur\resources |
ThreatInfo has observed KMSAct.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 KMSAct.exe across 5 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Indonesia with 66.7% 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 KMSAct.exe is Windows 7 with 83.3% 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
KMSAct.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.
6ef359bc18a65a5dea8e7eac3c09049e
c491ca232f5b02e52305769f40ee66ca
0ebca16960628061dcf3807fd384d9e9
46427531aec4f8d9880007a20e5c74d6
6bc514c4263aa6dea6c68cb7ca7918ca
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 Virtool.Keygen
This report identifies KMSAct.exe by MD5 b04accbeb00ae7ec424c45a9277be90f. It is part of the Virtool 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.