HackTool.Win32.KMSAuto.ep malicious file

The HackTool.Win32.KMSAuto.ep is considered dangerous by lots of security experts. When this infection is active, you may notice unwanted processes in Task Manager list. In this case, it is adviced to scan your computer with GridinSoft Anti-Malware.

What HackTool.Win32.KMSAuto.ep virus can do?

• SetUnhandledExceptionFilter detected (possible anti-debug)
• Yara rule detections observed from a process memory dump/dropped files/CAPE
• Possible date expiration check, exits too soon after checking local time
• Anomalous file deletion behavior detected (10+)
• Dynamic (imported) function loading detected
• Performs HTTP requests potentially not found in PCAP.
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• CAPE extracted potentially suspicious content
• Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Russian
• The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing
• Authenticode signature is invalid
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Created a process from a suspicious location
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Harvests cookies for information gathering
• Anomalous binary characteristics

How to determine HackTool.Win32.KMSAuto.ep?

File Info:
name: 2CA7E840ECEF7D05D7DB.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/1d56e1f4487c4c00efb5767face2cd6751d7677735a94ab0b071c77f16325055crc32: 03B6927Emd5: 2ca7e840ecef7d05d7db4d1dead24d6fsha1: baff7ba7033034202c1dc56e4eb82a2098e90e03sha256: 1d56e1f4487c4c00efb5767face2cd6751d7677735a94ab0b071c77f16325055sha512: 52c5ceba64575d073476fef0f0d4c3c28412a0c512ab056585e819583a29a214e99c8bac0219f6567db4599ed85bead894b3b8ec77e6fd4af1d244bca38be524ssdeep: 196608:DKusCHlZevr2ERVKu3Yo9x7RwnYcpEdc/VijdwrilArVaNBa8oE2M8BYAl:ma2Ervyc/VlrilArVaNBa8o3NYitype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T1A9C633353591A033C376267A2849C6B4903DF50566ABDE9571CF2E0CBFE12DF68B40AEsha3_384: cc57b5a04fd11b25686a088c730b8948a396dc69032825273613daaef503ccfc3f001c940949a05f731851fda42e4dc5ep_bytes: 558bec83c4f0b888534200e824f2fdfftimestamp: 1992-06-19 22:22:17
Version Info:
Comments: CompanyName: Microsoft Office                                            FileDescription: Microsoft Office 6.4.5.0 Installation                       FileVersion: 6.4.5.0             LegalCopyright: Microsoft Office                                                                                    Translation: 0x0409 0x04e4

HackTool.Win32.KMSAuto.ep also known as:

How to remove HackTool.Win32.KMSAuto.ep?

• Download and install GridinSoft Anti-Malware.
• Open GridinSoft Anti-Malware and perform a “Standard scan“.
• “Move to quarantine” all items.
• Open “Tools” tab – Press “Reset Browser Settings“.
• Select proper browser and options – Click “Reset”.
• Restart your computer.