KMSAuto.exe threat report
ThreatInfo file report
KMSAuto.exe
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
- 2022-11-01 23:06:42 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- 5d477574a4c2a8dc3f83851007ed767c
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.KMS.
First seen 2017-06-14 07:11:42 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-11-01 23:06:42 (3 years ago).
Signed by WZT. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Hack.KMS, based on the latest analysis from 2022-11-01 23:06:42 (3 years ago).
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 Hack.KMS.
File Details
| MD5: | 5d477574a4c2a8dc3f83851007ed767c |
| Size: | 6 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-06-14 07:11:42 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-11-01 23:06:42 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Hack.KMS (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-11-01 23:06:42 (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: | WZT |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on KMSAuto.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 |
| %programfiles%\all activation windows (7-8-10)\all activation\kms\kmsauto lite 1.2.7 |
| %appdata%\zhp\quarantine |
| %profile%\videos\programs\kmsauto lite portable v1.2.7 |
| %desktop%\installed\win adobe master collection cc 2017 update 2017 04 12\adobe recommends this necessary programs\kmsauto lite 1.2.7 portable |
| %desktop%\активатор\kmsauto lite 1.2.7 portable |
| %windir%\setup\scripts\activator\kmsauto |
| %profile%\downloads |
| %sysdrive%\software\adobe master collection cc 2017 for win 7 8 10 vol. 1\necessary programs |
| %desktop%\아이콘\김명숙1 |
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.
Geography:
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 35.1% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
| Windows 10 | 74.8% | |
| Windows 7 | 19.1% | |
| Windows 8.1 | 4.6% | |
| Windows XP | 1.5% |
The most common operating system signal for KMSAuto.exe is Windows 10 with 74.8% 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 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.
| Subsystem: | Windows GUI |
| PE Type: | pe |
| OS Bitness: | 32 |
| Image Base: | 0x00400000 |
| Entry Address: | 0x00001000 |
PE Sections:
| Name | Size of data | MD5 |
| .code | 112128 | 611d9bb29f16e8fcd834665197c77da6 |
| .text | 360448 | d95c2c733c90379743fd9e7199399677 |
| .rdata | 37888 | e6187ad982d9d7967a02a7f08bebbfe5 |
| .data | 6249472 | f06474e6cfca9b2065a5428479ad8d0d |
| .rsrc | 45568 | b3f785ba171ec22c2170ccee957ae413 |
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.
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