KMSAuto.exe threat report

MD5 de91797554b172432f2c4bb128cf8642
Latest seen 2023-09-22 23:31:24 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-12-11 12:08:19 (8 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Signed by WZTeam

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
2023-09-22 23:31:24 (2 years ago)
File hash
de91797554b172432f2c4bb128cf8642
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Crack.KMS.

Timeline

First seen 2017-12-11 12:08:19 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-09-22 23:31:24 (2 years ago).

Digital signature

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

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.

KMSAuto.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Crack.KMS, based on the latest analysis from 2023-09-22 23:31:24 (2 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 Crack.KMS.

MD5: de91797554b172432f2c4bb128cf8642
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-12-11 12:08:19 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-09-22 23:31:24 (2 years ago)
Status: Crack.KMS (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-09-22 23:31:24 (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.

%profile%\downloads
%desktop%\активаторы
%sysdrive%
%sysdrive%\autoplay\docs\kms tools portable 16.11.2017\programs
%desktop%\activators
%sysdrive%\allwinusb constructor by smokieblahblah 24.05.18\components\smbb\setup\$oem$_scripts_shared\activator
%sysdrive%\latest daily used software 15-01-2017\all.activation.windows.19.3.2018\all activation\kms
%sysdrive%\smbb\setup\$oem$_scripts_shared\activator
%windir%
%sysdrive%\kms tools portable 16_11_2017\programs

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.

KMSAuto x64.exe
KMSAuto.exe

This 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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 37.8% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 57.9%
Windows 7 31.4%
Windows 8.1 10.1%
Windows 8 0.6%

The most common operating system signal for KMSAuto.exe is Windows 10 with 57.9% 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 64 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: 64
Image Base: 0x0000000140000000
Entry Address: 0x005e0c20

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
UPX0 0 00000000000000000000000000000000
UPX1 1603584 3901529515be08f4d90f1991214a20e8
.rsrc 47104 4953119d1b639089b4d65a9fb6cc65d9

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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