GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
kms.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.AutoKMS. 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.AutoKMS
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-04-11 23:00:46 (2 months ago)
- File hash
- 052456a9545e36436961b09ea05cb234
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.AutoKMS, 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 2026-04-11 23:00:46 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-04-11 23:00:46 (2 months ago).
Company metadata: mephistooo2 - TNCTR.com. Product metadata: Sanal KMS Sunucu v5.
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
kms.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Sanal KMS Sunucu v5. The reported company name is mephistooo2 - TNCTR.com. The current detection status is Hack.AutoKMS, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-11 23:00:46 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If kms.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.AutoKMS.
File Details
| Product Name: | Sanal KMS Sunucu v5 |
| Company Name: | mephistooo2 - TNCTR.com |
| MD5: | 052456a9545e36436961b09ea05cb234 |
| Size: | 185 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-04-11 23:00:46 (2 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-11 23:00:46 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | Hack.AutoKMS (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-11 23:00:46 (2 months 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%\تفعيل ويندوز و اوفيس\v5.4\windivert |
ThreatInfo has observed kms.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 kms.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 Egypt 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 kms.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
kms.exe is identified as pe for 64-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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
1c33dd6fbfbff7218634d9740757e771
1c74a77bc03b5e4c3d6eadb2ec497ab3
5a98d4c5ef5662805109fb7a05d46f24
0054ae8a0f801f4e3ac6b16e0bb3b8d6
ede3f93aeb3396db24288d614c1eb8b5
14872a3ceb4fda129add9bf6684e4940
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.AutoKMS
This report identifies kms.exe by MD5 052456a9545e36436961b09ea05cb234. 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.