KMSTools.exe threat report

MD5 a92a7bdc1c61076ee13c1ef1d269dd0c
Latest seen 2023-04-24 23:12:11 (3 years ago)
First seen 2018-09-06 07:01:57 (7 years ago)
Size 20 MB
Publisher Ratiborus
Signed by WZTeam

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Crack.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
Crack.KMS
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-04-24 23:12:11 (3 years ago)
File hash
a92a7bdc1c61076ee13c1ef1d269dd0c
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Crack.KMS.

Timeline

First seen 2018-09-06 07:01:57 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-24 23:12:11 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by WZTeam. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

KMSTools.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with KMS Tools Portable. The reported company name is Ratiborus. The current detection status is Crack.KMS, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-24 23:12:11 (3 years ago).

If KMSTools.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 Crack.KMS.

Product Name: KMS Tools Portable
Company Name: Ratiborus
MD5: a92a7bdc1c61076ee13c1ef1d269dd0c
Size: 20 MB
First Published: 2018-09-06 07:01:57 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-24 23:12:11 (3 years ago)
Status: Crack.KMS (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-24 23:12:11 (3 years ago)
KMSTools.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.

Signed By: WZTeam
Status: Valid

The signature on KMSTools.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.

%sysdrive%\portsoft\ utilitites
%sysdrive%\программы
%profile%\downloads\a2578\all activation\kms
%profile%\downloads\aktiv15.5 (1)\aktiv15.5\all activation\kms
%programfiles%\ratiborus
%desktop%\bonus
%sysdrive%\p o r t a b l e
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-2052036549-1008308408-1634987608-1001
%sysdrive%\soft
%desktop%

ThreatInfo has observed KMSTools.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 22.5% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 52.5%
Windows 7 42.5%
Windows 8.1 5.0%

The most common operating system signal for KMSTools.exe is Windows 10 with 52.5% 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.

KMSTools.exe is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x00001000

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.code 65536 27ba463aa8641f8a466235380b1e8a83
.text 459776 3b9687c096e37f233d02a9b7964bf035
.rdata 105472 1a853b6386a7852927050d2ea87c7c48
.data 21058048 0d4d4863c4b1715cf826ed5f2ec5e214
.rsrc 107520 ef5d25e5a5e2d70a883e682b5d060566

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.

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