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gAutoKMS.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Agent. 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
- Trojan.Agent
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-05-03 23:12:11 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- a351f99236a011d4027886215b843317
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Agent.
First seen 2017-05-21 10:03:38 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2022-05-03 23:12:11 (4 years ago).
Product metadata: AutoKMS.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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.
File context
gAutoKMS.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AutoKMS. The current detection status is Trojan.Agent, based on the latest analysis from 2022-05-03 23:12:11 (4 years ago).
If gAutoKMS.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 Trojan.Agent.
File Details
| Product Name: | AutoKMS |
| MD5: | a351f99236a011d4027886215b843317 |
| Size: | 435 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-21 10:03:38 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-05-03 23:12:11 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Agent (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-05-03 23:12:11 (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.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\windows |
| %temp%\rarsfx0\resources\autokms |
| %temp%\rarsfx2\resources\autokms |
| %temp%\rarsfx1\resources\autokms |
| %windir% |
| %sysdrive%\prg\office_\office 2010_\office2010x86tr\ez-activator32\ez-activator32.exe\resources |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\users\win10\appdata\local\temp\rarsfx0\resources |
| %temp%\rarsfx0\resources |
| %sysdrive%\ofis\15311552.rar\resources |
| %sysdrive%\ofis\office_2010_professional_plus_vl_-32_bit\ez-activator32.exe\resources |
ThreatInfo has observed gAutoKMS.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.
File Names:
2 observed namesThis hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen gAutoKMS.exe across 40 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Turkey with 43.5% 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 gAutoKMS.exe is Windows 7 with 79.9% 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
gAutoKMS.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.
614622e4762848a87131a09b6d207ef1
cf0e5bba2b06e14bb69adda7e9b5d6ad
832b3ae16685d72c45dde5184f8c68c9
9bc6e042e5b941ba6f85584256249ae1
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 Trojan.Agent
This report identifies gAutoKMS.exe by MD5 a351f99236a011d4027886215b843317. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.