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KMSAuto.exe threat report

Detected as Crack.KMS File reputation report
MD5 a527bcbf25e5654e6bc3d54bb46957ae
Latest seen 2024-07-09 23:01:18 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-12-19 22:01:38 (8 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Signed by WZTeam

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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
2024-07-09 23:01:18 (2 years ago)
File hash
a527bcbf25e5654e6bc3d54bb46957ae
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Crack.KMS, part of the Crack threat category.

Category context

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.

Timeline

First seen 2017-12-19 22:01:38 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-07-09 23:01:18 (2 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by WZTeam. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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 Crack category for related samples and common context.

KMSAuto.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Crack.KMS, based on the latest analysis from 2024-07-09 23:01:18 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Crack 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 Crack.KMS.

MD5: a527bcbf25e5654e6bc3d54bb46957ae
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-12-19 22:01:38 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-07-09 23:01:18 (2 years ago)
Status: Crack.KMS (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-07-09 23:01:18 (2 years ago)
KMSAuto.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.

Signed By: WZTeam
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.

%windir%
%desktop%\system\activators
%windir%\system usb-flash 10\активаторы
%desktop%
%sysdrive%\activators
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-3430695605-2090616335-402952906-1002\$r5ucukw\$oem$\$1\users\public\desktop\activators
%profile%\downloads\kmsauto_lite_portable_v1.3.2.zip
%desktop%\activators
%profile%\downloads\aktiv15.5 (1)\aktiv15.5\all activation\kms
%desktop%\проги\activators

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.

Windows 10 80.5%
Windows 7 14.6%
Windows 8.1 2.4%
Windows XP 2.4%

The most common operating system signal for KMSAuto.exe is Windows 10 with 80.5% 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.

KMSAuto.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 0x00645fc0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 1780224

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

UPX0 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Packer marker Uncommon name
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
UPX1 1733120 bytes · 97.4% of section data
Packer marker Uncommon name
MD5 6d54db3cd122f690d0ec094de8e18213
.rsrc 47104 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 ef4c9fce6534c7a5aab3e6c7f740025b

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.exe by MD5 a527bcbf25e5654e6bc3d54bb46957ae. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with a527bcbf25e5654e6bc3d54bb46957ae.
  • 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 Crack category to compare similar reports.