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KMService.exe threat report

Detected as Hack.KMS File reputation report
MD5 19f78aeafd6be012d14d541a4f9c1c08
Latest seen 2026-05-19 14:00:31 (a week ago)
First seen 2026-05-19 14:00:30 (a week ago)
Size 148 KB

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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
2026-05-19 14:00:31 (a week ago)
File hash
19f78aeafd6be012d14d541a4f9c1c08
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.KMS, 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 2026-05-19 14:00:30 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-19 14:00:31 (a week ago).

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.

KMService.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Hack.KMS, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-19 14:00:31 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.

If KMService.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.KMS.

MD5: 19f78aeafd6be012d14d541a4f9c1c08
Size: 148 KB
First Published: 2026-05-19 14:00:30 (a week ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-19 14:00:31 (a week ago)
Status: Hack.KMS (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-19 14:00:31 (a week ago)
KMService.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.

%windir%

ThreatInfo has observed KMService.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.

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for KMService.exe is Windows 7 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.

KMService.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0000eab0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 147456

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

code 98304 bytes · 66.7% of section data
MD5 719ef042a8ac98252fc0fdffece49900
import 8192 bytes · 5.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 14c0b53996f95bcfc7dd216a5397dc9b
data 40960 bytes · 27.8% of section data
MD5 7a121aa77259c3ca55f8418d0991efa8

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 KMService.exe by MD5 19f78aeafd6be012d14d541a4f9c1c08. 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 19f78aeafd6be012d14d541a4f9c1c08.
  • 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.