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KMSAuto.exe.quarantined threat report
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
- 2026-03-25 23:01:11 (2 months ago)
- File hash
- a2d60b5c01a305af1ac76c95e12fdf4a
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.KMS, part of the Hack threat category.
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.
First seen 2017-05-28 11:07:46 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-03-25 23:01:11 (2 months ago).
Signed by Ratiborus MSFree Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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 Hack category for related samples and common context.
File context
KMSAuto.exe.quarantined is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Hack.KMS, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-25 23:01:11 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If KMSAuto.exe.quarantined 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: | a2d60b5c01a305af1ac76c95e12fdf4a |
| Size: | 5 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-28 11:07:46 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-03-25 23:01:11 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | Hack.KMS (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-03-25 23:01:11 (2 months 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: | Ratiborus MSFree Inc. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on KMSAuto.exe.quarantined 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 |
| %sysdrive%\activators\kmsauto lite portable v1.2.2 |
| %profile%\downloads\kmsauto_lite_portable_v1.2.2_1\kmsauto lite portable v1.2.2 |
| %windir%\setup\scripts\activator\kmsauto |
| %desktop%\kmsauto lite portable v1.2.2 |
| %desktop%\bonus\81\kms\kmsauto lite portable v1.2.2 |
| %localappdata%\temp |
| %desktop%\help\kmsauto lite portable v1.2.2 |
| %desktop%\bonus\10\kms\kmsauto lite portable v1.2.2 |
| %sysdrive%\$windows.~ls\sources\$oem$\$1\users\public\desktop\help\kmsauto lite portable v1.2.2 |
ThreatInfo has observed KMSAuto.exe.quarantined 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:
7 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.quarantined across 55 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 41.6% 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.quarantined is Windows 10 with 50.4% 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.quarantined 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
55faece7f03ed94d213ea0e84078af03
ffb876c1dc507a8361f4482e2a49ac95
845b07f0ebd235da7031a74ca0534020
e54f7a8abcae5c213ece6a0a50720a05
b52985ba379d32960e88b52d459946e8
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.KMS
This report identifies KMSAuto.exe.quarantined by MD5 a2d60b5c01a305af1ac76c95e12fdf4a. 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.