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KMSAuto Helper.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Crack.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
- Crack.KMS
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-01-10 00:59:03 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- 6c80f80f3b83227f3acad01a5e9c9659
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Crack.KMS, part of the Crack threat category.
License bypass tools and modified installers that commonly arrive with unwanted payloads. Related Crack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-11-20 14:11:25 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-10 00:59:03 (5 years ago).
Product metadata: KMSAuto Helper.
Signed by WZTeam. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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 Crack category for related samples and common context.
File context
KMSAuto Helper.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with KMSAuto Helper. The current detection status is Crack.KMS, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-10 00:59:03 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Crack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If KMSAuto Helper.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.
File Details
| Product Name: | KMSAuto Helper |
| MD5: | 6c80f80f3b83227f3acad01a5e9c9659 |
| Size: | 4 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-11-20 14:11:25 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-10 00:59:03 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Crack.KMS (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-10 00:59:03 (5 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: | WZTeam |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on KMSAuto Helper.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %appdata% |
| %profile%\downloads |
| %sysdrive%\download |
| %sysdrive%\.distrib\windows\win10\kmsauto.helper.zip |
| %sysdrive%\тол\не подтвержден 230417.crdownload |
ThreatInfo has observed KMSAuto Helper.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 KMSAuto Helper.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 Russian Federation with 33.3% 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 Helper.exe is Windows 7 with 55.6% 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 Helper.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.
d6b3bf8cd8d444d5ec362a385c748136
f80612fbe19d543c615947912be10911
33022364e437d3566665451b11e2153c
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 KMSAuto Helper.exe by MD5 6c80f80f3b83227f3acad01a5e9c9659. It is part of the Crack 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.