GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
KMSAuto 2015.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.KMS. 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.KMS
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-04-30 23:56:16 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- 5eb1f22b200da6c85e74adbda711a63c
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.KMS.
First seen 2017-05-22 07:06:18 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-30 23:56:16 (3 years ago).
Signed by Ratiborus MSFree Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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.
File context
KMSAuto 2015.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Hack.KMS, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-30 23:56:16 (3 years ago).
If KMSAuto 2015.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.KMS.
File Details
| MD5: | 5eb1f22b200da6c85e74adbda711a63c |
| Size: | 5 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-22 07:06:18 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-04-30 23:56:16 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Hack.KMS (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-04-30 23:56:16 (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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Ratiborus MSFree Inc. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on KMSAuto 2015.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.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\windows |
| %localappdata%\temp |
| %profile%\downloads\katilimsiz aio mart 2017\katilimsiz aio mart 2017\programlar\windows 10 aktivasyon\wındows10etkınlestırme\kmsauto_lite_portable_v1.2.1..me |
| %profile%\downloads\cr4ck win 10 y office 2016\cr4ck win 10 y office 2016 |
| %profile%\downloads\cr4ck win 10 y office 2016.zip\cr4ck win 10 y office 2016 |
| %temp%\rar$exa0.680\kmsauto lite portable v1.2.1 |
| %sysdrive%\kmsauto lite portable v1.2.1 |
| %windir%\win2farsi\_tools\active windows 7\activator windows - office\3- kmsauto.lite.exe |
| %desktop%\new folder (2)\activator\kmsauto lite v1.2.1 portable |
| %sysdrive%\activators\kmsauto lite portable v1.2.1 |
ThreatInfo has observed KMSAuto 2015.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.
File Names:
4 observed namesThis hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen KMSAuto 2015.exe across 50 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 15.7% 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 KMSAuto 2015.exe is Windows 10 with 60.0% 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
KMSAuto 2015.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.
55636b3671c66165f0035086c1e607d8
8985fbf8488f9f461844be2ac2c71fe4
72679c95f19163a0118d222b12234a57
ea4a9099e98d465b2ff05a8dafbb251c
425aa71b9f0841c5803bffb71cb99329
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.KMS
This report identifies KMSAuto 2015.exe by MD5 5eb1f22b200da6c85e74adbda711a63c. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.