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KMSELDI.exe 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
- 2022-03-25 23:32:53 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- c41072b170b818b1a3163fa1c404b4f0
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 2017-07-26 18:22:36 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-03-25 23:32:53 (4 years ago).
Product metadata: KMS GUI ELDI.
Signed by ByELDI Certificate. 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. Review the Hack category for related samples and common context.
File context
KMSELDI.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with KMS GUI ELDI. The current detection status is Hack.KMS, based on the latest analysis from 2022-03-25 23:32:53 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If KMSELDI.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
| Product Name: | KMS GUI ELDI |
| MD5: | c41072b170b818b1a3163fa1c404b4f0 |
| Size: | 908 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-07-26 18:22:36 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-03-25 23:32:53 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Hack.KMS (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-03-25 23:32:53 (4 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: | ByELDI Certificate |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on KMSELDI.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:
| %programfiles%\kmspico |
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed KMSELDI.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen KMSELDI.exe across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Turkey with 62.5% 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 KMSELDI.exe is Windows 8.1 with 66.7% 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
KMSELDI.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.
.NET Info:
| MVID: | eb9b5553-12a7-4004-901b-83db9d49ce8e |
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
9402ada699bef288618c0f0d0fbb10df
422e46df6d272a003f3cfe7262854c0b
409de2ed80425599418dc91c06717a2c
88e7d0f473e0932ffdcd4b0527c1d704
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 KMSELDI.exe by MD5 c41072b170b818b1a3163fa1c404b4f0. 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.