GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
KMSSS.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.HackKMS. 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
- PUP.HackKMS
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-02-09 16:51:19 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- 074adce00aa8c1a705a28f82f9b8781e
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.HackKMS.
First seen 2017-05-22 11:11:41 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-09 16:51:19 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: MDL Forum, mod by Ratiborus. Product metadata: KMS Server Emulator Service (XP).
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
KMSSS.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with KMS Server Emulator Service (XP). The reported company name is MDL Forum, mod by Ratiborus. The current detection status is PUP.HackKMS, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-09 16:51:19 (5 years ago).
If KMSSS.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 PUP.HackKMS.
File Details
| Product Name: | KMS Server Emulator Service (XP) |
| Company Name: | MDL Forum, mod by Ratiborus |
| MD5: | 074adce00aa8c1a705a28f82f9b8781e |
| Size: | 270 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-22 11:11:41 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-02-09 16:51:19 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.HackKMS (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-02-09 16:51:19 (5 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.
Common Places:
| %commonappdata%\kmsauto\bin |
| %commonappdata%\kmsautos\bin |
| %desktop%\мои файлы\проги\activator\bin |
| %sysdrive%\activator\bin |
| %desktop%\activator\bin |
| %commonappdata%\kmsautos |
| %mydoc%\activator |
| %desktop%\activator |
| %commonappdata%\kmsauto |
| %commonappdata%\mslicense\kms |
ThreatInfo has observed KMSSS.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 KMSSS.exe across 40 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 29.4% 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 KMSSS.exe is Windows 8.1 with 39.0% 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
KMSSS.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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.
e6e296a5bfad8fc63c5658a65a4a9cd2
6e9479e6ab1b3541ca20f535815e86b7
270d374c059ea82fb1eb658595b9d6ac
a280babd163875692e6eaeeb51eae109
cfe83507219f26e55b4fefca8d998be0
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 PUP.HackKMS
This report identifies KMSSS.exe by MD5 074adce00aa8c1a705a28f82f9b8781e. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.