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KMSAuto.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Agent. 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
- Trojan.Agent
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-05-19 23:00:46 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 5345af180c40e699c15d685720fb0b1f
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Agent, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-11-10 00:02:24 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-05-19 23:00:46 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: MSfree Inc.. Product metadata: KMSAuto.
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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
KMSAuto.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with KMSAuto. The reported company name is MSfree Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Agent, based on the latest analysis from 2024-05-19 23:00:46 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If KMSAuto.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 Trojan.Agent.
File Details
| Product Name: | KMSAuto |
| Company Name: | MSfree Inc. |
| MD5: | 5345af180c40e699c15d685720fb0b1f |
| Size: | 439 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-11-10 00:02:24 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-05-19 23:00:46 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Agent (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-05-19 23:00:46 (2 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%\bkp geral 2017\backup_notejunho2017\meus ocumentos2017\ativado office\2_ativ.2 ofc2013 by adornelas\arquivos |
| %sysdrive%\office 2003 - 2007 - 2010 - 2013 - 2016\application\docs\meu pack\instalador\64 bits\10 - microsoft office 2007 ultimate |
| %sysdrive%\backup_john\documents\outros |
| %sysdrive%\tech-dvd 11\validar windows e office\office 2kx\como administrador\__ativa office 2k3 v1 |
| %sysdrive%\programas\office profissional 2013 32bist ou 64bist\ativado do office 2013 e windows 8.1 |
| %sysdrive%\instalação\instalação windows xp e office\office 2013\office2013_pt-br |
| %desktop%\nova pasta\office 2013 crackk |
| %desktop%\suporte\office 2013\pt_office_professional_plus_2013_x64_vl |
| %desktop%\suporte\office 2013 |
| %sysdrive%\arqinst\office\validar office\ativador office 2013 |
ThreatInfo has observed KMSAuto.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:
2 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.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 100.0% 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.exe is Windows 10 with 61.5% 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.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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.
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c874d687e4e51350ee5ec8072c1ff1d2
00000000000000000000000000000000
e04d7da16f574b365c76ea9e06f0909c
00000000000000000000000000000000
966619ef3923350ca34cbce3977e64eb
63ec85ee79cdb927f203f6a134e12637
b2417c1bfb531a432ad98e5b16ce6f9a
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 Trojan.Agent
This report identifies KMSAuto.exe by MD5 5345af180c40e699c15d685720fb0b1f. It is part of the Trojan 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.