GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

KMSTools Lite.exe threat report

Detected as Hack.AutoKMS File reputation report
MD5 a502aa0dd294d8ce23655c0479623bc0
Latest seen 2026-05-21 18:00:33 (6 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-21 18:00:33 (6 days ago)
Size 20 MB
Publisher Ratiborus
Product KMS Tools Portable x86

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hack.AutoKMS. 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.AutoKMS
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-21 18:00:33 (6 days ago)
File hash
a502aa0dd294d8ce23655c0479623bc0
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.AutoKMS, part of the Hack threat category.

Category context

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.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-21 18:00:33 (6 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-21 18:00:33 (6 days ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Ratiborus. Product metadata: KMS Tools Portable x86.

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. Review the Hack category for related samples and common context.

File context

KMSTools Lite.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with KMS Tools Portable x86. The reported company name is Ratiborus. The current detection status is Hack.AutoKMS, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-21 18:00:33 (6 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.

If KMSTools Lite.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.AutoKMS.

File Details

Product Name: KMS Tools Portable x86
Company Name: Ratiborus
MD5: a502aa0dd294d8ce23655c0479623bc0
Size: 20 MB
First Published: 2026-05-21 18:00:33 (6 days ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-21 18:00:33 (6 days ago)
Status: Hack.AutoKMS (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-21 18:00:33 (6 days ago)

Detection screenshot

KMSTools Lite.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.

Common Places:

%sysdrive%

ThreatInfo has observed KMSTools Lite.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 KMSTools Lite.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Romania
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Romania with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for KMSTools Lite.exe is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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

KMSTools Lite.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0009b4dc
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 21064192

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 638976 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 776b55dcf6e88959a126aa8c40191550
.rdata 197120 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 c82f13e1769c0e20f195b10f1747e7ce
.data 20023296 bytes · 95.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 760da01a1204f4224244fd7afc53f049
.code 67584 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0c8f6c1ab65402a7d617f805635a234b
.rsrc 111104 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 b47d9ac394f919b9679fe3f3933a9f14
.reloc 26112 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 b2ff0c85ee3bc5de51c3207d6c11b780

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.AutoKMS

This report identifies KMSTools Lite.exe by MD5 a502aa0dd294d8ce23655c0479623bc0. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with a502aa0dd294d8ce23655c0479623bc0.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Hack category to compare similar reports.