GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
PIDKey Lite.exe threat report
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
- 2026-04-30 23:01:05 (3 weeks ago)
- File hash
- f40985ade718b517c1d9515044053280
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Crack.KMS, part of the Crack threat category.
License bypass tools and modified installers that commonly arrive with unwanted payloads. Related Crack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-04-30 23:01:05 (3 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-04-30 23:01:05 (3 weeks ago).
Signed by WZTeam. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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 Crack category for related samples and common context.
File context
PIDKey Lite.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Crack.KMS, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-30 23:01:05 (3 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Crack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If PIDKey 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 Crack.KMS.
File Details
| MD5: | f40985ade718b517c1d9515044053280 |
| Size: | 5 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-04-30 23:01:05 (3 weeks ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-30 23:01:05 (3 weeks ago) |
| Status: | Crack.KMS (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-30 23:01:05 (3 weeks 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: | WZTeam |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on PIDKey Lite.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.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\alte downloads aphrodite bis 27052018\microsoft aktivierung 2017\pidkey lite v1.42 |
ThreatInfo has observed PIDKey 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 PIDKey Lite.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany 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:
The most common operating system signal for PIDKey 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
PIDKey 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
9bafaaf3edffdc10ce62ec6b5ac52a91
39dc02c277fa34734d182c9b522e211a
4c5c1631c841b83afa8bfb0b4e42d084
b1db5f9a6a4e870dc1dc8d168e110b26
fda5ce304a30a553506057db84faa076
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 Crack.KMS
This report identifies PIDKey Lite.exe by MD5 f40985ade718b517c1d9515044053280. It is part of the Crack 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.