KMSTools.exe threat report

MD5 e6697e5fb29f26bed484747f36c76d16
Latest seen 2023-08-18 23:28:36 (2 years ago)
First seen 2018-11-01 15:21:09 (7 years ago)
Size 43 MB
Publisher Ratiborus
Signed by WZTeam

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

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
2023-08-18 23:28:36 (2 years ago)
File hash
e6697e5fb29f26bed484747f36c76d16
Download Anti-Malware

Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Crack.KMS.

Timeline

First seen 2018-11-01 15:21:09 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2023-08-18 23:28:36 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

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

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 x86. The reported company name is Ratiborus. The current detection status is Crack.KMS, based on the latest analysis from 2023-08-18 23:28:36 (2 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 x86
Company Name: Ratiborus
MD5: e6697e5fb29f26bed484747f36c76d16
Size: 43 MB
First Published: 2018-11-01 15:21:09 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-08-18 23:28:36 (2 years ago)
Status: Crack.KMS (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-08-18 23:28:36 (2 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%\download
%profile%\downloads
%desktop%
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-3932168562-2880245609-363439377-1001
%sysdrive%\закачки с торрента
%profile%\downloads\compressed
%sysdrive%\загрузки торрент
%profile%\downloads\compressed\kms_tools_portable.01.11.2018
%sysdrive%\новое из загрузок
%sysdrive%\atsiusti

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.

29.9%
9.2%
5.7%
4.6%
4.6%
4.6%
3.4%
3.4%
2.3%
2.3%
2.3%
2.3%
2.3%
2.3%
2.3%
2.3%
2.3%
1.1%
1.1%
1.1%
1.1%
1.1%
1.1%
1.1%
1.1%
1.1%
1.1%
1.1%
1.1%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 29.9% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 70.8%
Windows 7 14.6%
Windows 8.1 13.5%
Windows Server 2012 R2 1.1%

The most common operating system signal for KMSTools.exe is Windows 10 with 70.8% 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 81920 96aa661ed01920e799518c4b7657f306
.text 466944 82d28d0861b8538db63d9ffa79ba6769
.rdata 105472 2a0805a5552d8c975381a9903d4f591b
.data 44770304 8f33c5c3c536eb38efe45addaf703c85
.rsrc 107520 61872f27f84c15a15bacff4a12b27404

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.

More information: