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mini-KMS_Activator_v1.053_ENG_c3358e33_c166232c.ex threat report

Detected as Hack.AutoKMS File reputation report
MD5 17af9ee08e6f11635f95176aa27b5fd4
Latest seen 2021-01-10 15:54:53 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 17:06:26 (8 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher FreeSoft

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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
2021-01-10 15:54:53 (5 years ago)
File hash
17af9ee08e6f11635f95176aa27b5fd4
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.AutoKMS.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 17:06:26 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-10 15:54:53 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: FreeSoft. Product metadata: mini-KMS Activator v1.053 ENG.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

Observed locations

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

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

mini-KMS_Activator_v1.053_ENG_c3358e33_c166232c.ex is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with mini-KMS Activator v1.053 ENG. The reported company name is FreeSoft. The current detection status is Hack.AutoKMS, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-10 15:54:53 (5 years ago).

If mini-KMS_Activator_v1.053_ENG_c3358e33_c166232c.ex 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.

Product Name: mini-KMS Activator v1.053 ENG
Company Name: FreeSoft
MD5: 17af9ee08e6f11635f95176aa27b5fd4
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-05-21 17:06:26 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-10 15:54:53 (5 years ago)
Status: Hack.AutoKMS (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-10 15:54:53 (5 years ago)
mini-KMS_Activator_v1.053_ENG_c3358e33_c166232c.ex 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.

%desktop%\pen\microsoft office 2010 professional plus [pl] [x32 @amp; x64] [aktywacja] - melkor\microsoft office 2010 professional plus x32
%commonstartmenu%\programs
%desktop%\programy\office 2010
%programfiles%\microsoft office
%profile%\pictures\microsoft office 2010 professional plus [pl] [x32 @amp; x64] [aktywacja] - melkor\microsoft office 2010 professional plus x64
%profile%\pictures\microsoft office 2010 professional plus [pl] [x32 @amp; x64] [aktywacja] - melkor\microsoft office 2010 professional plus x32
%desktop%\download\ok\software\microsoft office 2010 pro plus x86 v.14.0.4760.1000 - gr\activator
%desktop%\programy
%desktop%\microsoft office 2010 professional plus
%desktop%\nowy folder\microsoft office 2010\microsoft office 2010 professional plus x32

ThreatInfo has observed mini-KMS_Activator_v1.053_ENG_c3358e33_c166232c.ex 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.

Aktywator.exe mini-kms_activator_v1.053_eng.exe MS Office 2010 Profesional - Aktywator.exe Aktywator dla offica 2010.exe mini-KMS_Activator_v1.053_ENG_c3358e33.exe mini-KMS_Activator_v1.053_ENG_c166232c.exe mini-KMS_Activator_v1.053_ENG_c6e2753a.exe mini-KMS_Activator_v1.053_ENG_cb8db649.exe mini-KMS_Activator_v1.053_ENG_c3358e33_c166232c.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.

Windows 7 59.0%
Windows 10 26.5%
Windows 8.1 9.6%
Windows XP 3.6%
Windows 8 1.2%

The most common operating system signal for mini-KMS_Activator_v1.053_ENG_c3358e33_c166232c.ex is Windows 7 with 59.0% 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.

mini-KMS_Activator_v1.053_ENG_c3358e33_c166232c.ex 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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00298210
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 1073664

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

UPX0 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Packer marker Uncommon name
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
UPX1 1043968 bytes · 97.2% of section data
Packer marker Uncommon name
MD5 df06e5cfd14e35f7bc73a5ffd1586568
.rsrc 29696 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 52c9bb4f1653e0ecacec90a5cea187bd

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 mini-KMS_Activator_v1.053_ENG_c3358e33_c166232c.ex by MD5 17af9ee08e6f11635f95176aa27b5fd4. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 17af9ee08e6f11635f95176aa27b5fd4.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.