KMSTools (1).exe threat report
ThreatInfo file report
KMSTools (1).exe
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
- 2022-05-15 23:11:38 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- c987215b6635eb581e04e1c4f332fd77
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.KMS.
First seen 2017-09-15 11:06:47 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-05-15 23:11:38 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: Ratiborus. Product metadata: KMS Tools Portable.
Signed by WZT. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
KMSTools (1).exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with KMS Tools Portable. The reported company name is Ratiborus. The current detection status is Hack.KMS, based on the latest analysis from 2022-05-15 23:11:38 (3 years ago).
If KMSTools (1).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: | KMS Tools Portable |
| Company Name: | Ratiborus |
| MD5: | c987215b6635eb581e04e1c4f332fd77 |
| Size: | 17 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-09-15 11:06:47 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-05-15 23:11:38 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Hack.KMS (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-05-15 23:11:38 (3 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 KMSTools (1).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%\downloads\windows 10 pro th2 v 1511 10586 1045 en-us x86 aug2017 pre-activated\extracted\atlas marine recyling foreclosure 787990887080047\win_10_pro_1511_english_x86_aug_2017\sources\$oem$\$1\users\public\desktop\aktivator!!!\kms tools portable 06_08_2016_ |
| %desktop%\aktivator!!!\kms tools portable 06_08_2016_ |
| %desktop%\backup drive g\aktivator!!!\kms tools portable 06_08_2016_ |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-1816737288-3900610961-1572857729-1002\$rxg46zv\kms tools portable 06_08_2016_ |
| %mydoc%\aktivator!!!\kms tools portable 06_08_2016_ |
| %desktop%\aktivator!!! |
| %profile%\aktivator!!! |
| %desktop%\crack\aktivator!!! |
| %desktop% |
| %profile%\downloads\windows10prors3\sources\$oem$\$1\users\public\desktop\aktivator!!! |
ThreatInfo has observed KMSTools (1).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:
| KMSTools.exe |
| kmstools.exe |
| KMSTools (1).exe |
This 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.
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Thailand with 36.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
| Windows 10 | 91.5% | |
| Windows 7 | 6.1% | |
| Windows 8.1 | 1.8% | |
| Windows XP | 0.6% |
The most common operating system signal for KMSTools (1).exe is Windows 10 with 91.5% 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
KMSTools (1).exe is identified as pe for 32 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.
| Subsystem: | Windows GUI |
| PE Type: | pe |
| OS Bitness: | 32 |
| Image Base: | 0x00400000 |
| Entry Address: | 0x00001000 |
PE Sections:
| Name | Size of data | MD5 |
| .code | 62976 | 0a51b67b96650722643bcf61c1446018 |
| .text | 458752 | 47a8f46ed966ef63ca7c5812f14bc55a |
| .rdata | 105472 | d1cb8e38140b57c1edaa71e4ea249f03 |
| .data | 17814528 | 461a4408ba54e7399319ff24af6c899e |
| .rsrc | 107520 | 27ed2200248f522da47756b344fd194c |
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.
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