GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
KMSSS.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
- 2024-08-29 23:01:38 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 525a481e7a32345dccb665d203615a3f
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 2017-09-07 19:15:05 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-08-29 23:01:38 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: MSFree Inc.. Product metadata: KMS emulator by Ratiborus.
Signed by WZT. 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
KMSSS.exe.quarantined is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with KMS emulator by Ratiborus. The reported company name is MSFree Inc.. The current detection status is Hack.KMS, based on the latest analysis from 2024-08-29 23:01:38 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If KMSSS.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
| Product Name: | KMS emulator by Ratiborus |
| Company Name: | MSFree Inc. |
| MD5: | 525a481e7a32345dccb665d203615a3f |
| Size: | 34 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-09-07 19:15:05 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-08-29 23:01:38 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Hack.KMS (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-08-29 23:01:38 (2 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: | WZT |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on KMSSS.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:
| %commonappdata%\kmsautos\bin |
| %commonappdata%\kmsauto\bin |
| %commonappdata%\kmsautos |
| %commonappdata%\kmsauto |
| %appdata%\zhp |
| %appdata%\zhp\quarantine |
ThreatInfo has observed KMSSS.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:
2 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 KMSSS.exe.quarantined across 62 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 23.6% 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 KMSSS.exe.quarantined is Windows 10 with 74.7% 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
KMSSS.exe.quarantined 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.
ccb77bca326cc49da84471e625a5bda7
f780f2c8e9853727c08bea2cabac502e
4591af2721e19e22b419f42b4997d15a
449ff164a74d30afe59531c5ae990ff0
d60a476eb3ca1054020cf176ec5b3bf6
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 KMSSS.exe.quarantined by MD5 525a481e7a32345dccb665d203615a3f. 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.