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PIDKey_x64.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
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
- 2021-08-18 20:21:36 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- 1183a9b81afefdf515ed737ca397a455
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.KMS, part of the Hack threat category.
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.
First seen 2021-08-18 20:21:36 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-08-18 20:21:36 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: MSfree Inc. (Ratiborus and friends). Product metadata: PIDKey.
Signed by WZT. 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 Hack category for related samples and common context.
File context
PIDKey_x64.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PIDKey. The reported company name is MSfree Inc. (Ratiborus and friends). The current detection status is Hack.KMS, based on the latest analysis from 2021-08-18 20:21:36 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If PIDKey_x64.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.
File Details
| Product Name: | PIDKey |
| Company Name: | MSfree Inc. (Ratiborus and friends) |
| MD5: | 1183a9b81afefdf515ed737ca397a455 |
| Size: | 4 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-08-18 20:21:36 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-08-18 20:21:36 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Hack.KMS (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-08-18 20:21:36 (4 years 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: | WZT |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on PIDKey_x64.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:
| %desktop%\ratnik.08.11\pidkey v2.1.2.1013 |
ThreatInfo has observed PIDKey_x64.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.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for PIDKey_x64.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_x64.exe is identified as pe for 64-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.
0a8b5cfb20b1984e991133e2c7ff0c58
c6c44b697db893ec67ce0a471b0416ea
0a576590112c80575d39adef43b7afcb
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 PIDKey_x64.exe by MD5 1183a9b81afefdf515ed737ca397a455. 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.