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KMSAuto Net.exe threat report

Detected as Hack.AutoKMS File reputation report
MD5 68c29fc292d984a9f8e33bddb67752ef
Latest seen 2021-06-12 20:18:54 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-08-25 14:13:19 (8 years ago)
Size 4 MB
Publisher MSfree Inc.
Product KMSAuto Net

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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
2021-06-12 20:18:54 (4 years ago)
File hash
68c29fc292d984a9f8e33bddb67752ef
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.AutoKMS, part of the Hack threat category.

Category context

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.

Timeline

First seen 2017-08-25 14:13:19 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-06-12 20:18:54 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: MSfree Inc.. Product metadata: KMSAuto Net.

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. Review the Hack category for related samples and common context.

KMSAuto Net.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with KMSAuto Net. The reported company name is MSfree Inc.. The current detection status is Hack.AutoKMS, based on the latest analysis from 2021-06-12 20:18:54 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.

If KMSAuto Net.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.

Product Name: KMSAuto Net
Company Name: MSfree Inc.
MD5: 68c29fc292d984a9f8e33bddb67752ef
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2017-08-25 14:13:19 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-06-12 20:18:54 (4 years ago)
Status: Hack.AutoKMS (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-06-12 20:18:54 (4 years ago)
KMSAuto Net.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.

%temp%\rar$exa0.283\kmsauto net 2014 v1.2.9 portable ru
%commonappdata%\kmsauto
%temp%\rar$exa0.743\kmsauto net 2014 v1.2.9 portable ru
%temp%\rar$exa0.689\kmsauto net 2014 v1.2.9 portable ru
%desktop%\hlam\kmsauto net 2014 v1.2.9 portable ru
%profile%\downloads\kmsauto.rar\kmsauto net 2014 v1.2.9 portable ru
%temp%\rar$exa0.433\kmsauto net 2014 v1.2.9 portable ru
%desktop%
%commonappdata%
%sysdrive%\илья\проги\kmsauto(активатор).rar

ThreatInfo has observed KMSAuto Net.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.

Windows 10 36.7%
Windows 8.1 30.6%
Windows 7 16.3%
Windows Server 2012 R2 6.1%
Windows 8 6.1%
Windows Embedded 8.1 4.1%

The most common operating system signal for KMSAuto Net.exe is Windows 10 with 36.7% 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.

KMSAuto Net.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0048736e
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: 5d15980e-90cb-4d57-a1d1-c434893d3432
Typelib ID: fcad9796-cfc1-41fa-93da-378996c2a356

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 4789248

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

.text 4740096 bytes · 99.0% of section data
MD5 312c2ba099b0231ce55a15dd00661862
.rsrc 48640 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 6c3996202218dfcbaa9d2f99448a7678
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 023b4d4ca58c3c73ac86888a8ba111ae

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 KMSAuto Net.exe by MD5 68c29fc292d984a9f8e33bddb67752ef. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 68c29fc292d984a9f8e33bddb67752ef.
  • 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. Use the Hack category to compare similar reports.