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Is KMSAuto++ Portable 1.6.5 by Ratiborus.zip safe?

Verdict
Malicious

Forty of 74 engines flagged this archive, with multiple high-trust engines independently identifying the confirmed KMSAuto activation hacktool family.

The archive is consistently identified as KMSAuto or AutoKMS by 40 of 74 engines, including eight high-trust detections. Kaspersky, ESET-NOD32, BitDefender, Emsisoft, and GData provide corroborating hacktool labels, while no completed sandbox run is available to assess additional behavior.

Do not open or extract this archive

Do not extract or execute this archive; quarantine or delete it while keeping antivirus protection enabled. Use official Microsoft licensing and recovery channels instead of KMS activation tools.

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Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
40of 74 flagged
Flagged 40No detection 34
Digital specimenKMSAuto++ Portable 1.6.5 by Ratiborus.zip53e8c54cd313cecdf2…63f24cb2ab3cb3
Size16.8 MB
Code signingNot applicable
SandboxPartial coverage
First seenToday
Evidence2 priority signals
40 of 74 antivirus engines flagged the file, including alibabacloud and ALYac.

Recommended next actions

01

Before opening or extracting

Do not open or extract it. Delete this archive from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash.

02

If you already opened or extracted it

Close it. If it opened links, requested credentials, or triggered unexpected behavior, disconnect from the internet and run a full device scan.

Chapter 02

Intelligence

The saved assessment, checked against the scan evidence and recorded coverage.

MT AI Engine · Verdict analysis

The reasoning behind this verdict

This section explains the evidence supporting the verdict and keeps conflicting or missing signals visible.

98%Confidence
Very high
Analyst conclusion

The archive is consistently identified as KMSAuto or AutoKMS by 40 of 74 engines, including eight high-trust detections. Kaspersky, ESET-NOD32, BitDefender, Emsisoft, and GData provide corroborating hacktool labels, while no completed sandbox run is available to assess additional behavior.

Where this verdict could be wrong3 caveats
  • externalIntel.yaraify.ruleCount=0, externalIntel.circl.hit=false, and externalIntel.malwareBazaar.hit=false provide no researcher-intelligence corroboration, although absence of hits does not outweigh the engine consensus.
  • behaviour=null means the KMS-related functionality and any additional payload behavior were not directly observed at runtime.
  • similarHashes[0] is malicious but matchKind='filetype' only, so it offers little sample-specific support.

These are the assessment's weak points. If you believe one applies to your file, report the verdict and we'll re-review it.

Recommended action

Do not extract or execute this archive; quarantine or delete it while keeping antivirus protection enabled. Use official Microsoft licensing and recovery channels instead of KMS activation tools.

Scan transparency

Coverage & freshness

3 of 5 complete

Complete means the check returned a usable result. It does not mean the file is safe.

  • Antivirus

    Complete

    40 of 74 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Partial

    Runtime data is present, but no completed sandbox environment is recorded.

  • Network

    Not run

    No contacted-host reputation check is recorded.

    No timestamp recorded

  • YARA

    Complete

    Rule evaluation completed with no recorded matches.

  • External intel

    Complete

    3 of 3 independent reference sources completed.

Chapter 03

Behavior

Plain-English impact first, then the observed runtime evidence.

Threat context

How hacktools are abused

This is a hacking or cracking tool — the kind used to bypass software licences, generate fake keys, or attack other systems. Even when the tool 'works', these downloads very often carry hidden malware.

Bottom line:Running one means trusting an anonymous author with full access to your PC — rarely worth the risk.

Chapter 04

Detection & Forensics

Consensus, attribution, signatures, code structure, prevalence, and identity.

Chapter 05

Safety & FAQ

Complete recovery guidance and answers for the next decision.

What to do now

This file is dangerous. Treat it as harmful and remove it.

  1. Recovery step 01

    Don't open or extract this archive. Delete this archive from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash.

  2. Recovery step 02

    If you already opened or extracted it, disconnect from the internet and start with a full antivirus scan or Microsoft Defender Offline scan. If compromise is suspected or the problem persists, use a reputable second-opinion scanner and follow incident-recovery or clean-reinstall guidance.

  3. Recovery step 03

    If you typed any passwords while it was open, change them from a device you trust.

  4. Recovery step 04

    Get a fresh copy from the original trusted source and verify its exact hash when possible.

Safety FAQ

Direct answers grounded in the saved verdict and evidence in this report.

8 evidence-based answers
Is KMSAuto++ Portable 1.6.5 by Ratiborus.zip a virus?
Evidence-based answer
Yes — KMSAuto++ Portable 1.6.5 by Ratiborus.zip is malicious. Do not open or extract it. Delete this archive from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 40 of 74 antivirus engines flag it (family: KMSAuto). It behaves as a hacktool — dual-use offensive tooling that is dangerous regardless of intent. If you've already opened or extracted it, see the removal and recovery steps below.
What is KMSAuto++ Portable 1.6.5 by Ratiborus.zip?
Evidence-based answer
KMSAuto++ Portable 1.6.5 by Ratiborus.zip is a compressed archive (application/x-zip-compressed), about 16.8 MB. Our analysis identifies it as malicious (family: KMSAuto) — a hacktool — dual-use offensive tooling that is dangerous regardless of intent. Because a file's name and icon can be faked, the safest way to identify it is by its cryptographic hash (below), not its filename.
How many antivirus engines detected KMSAuto++ Portable 1.6.5 by Ratiborus.zip?
Evidence-based answer
40 of 74 antivirus engines flagged KMSAuto++ Portable 1.6.5 by Ratiborus.zip, 40 of them as outright malicious. The raw count alone does not establish safety or danger; we also weigh which engines flagged it and corroborating behavior, identity, reputation, and rule evidence. The malicious verdict comes from the complete saved evidence, not from this antivirus count by itself.
What should I do if I already opened or extracted KMSAuto++ Portable 1.6.5 by Ratiborus.zip?
Evidence-based answer
Act quickly. 1) Disconnect the device from the internet to stop the malware communicating or spreading. 2) Run a full scan with reputable anti-malware software (such as Malwarebytes) and quarantine everything it finds. 3) Change your important passwords from a DIFFERENT, clean device — many threats log keystrokes or steal saved credentials. 4) If you bank or shop on this device, watch closely for fraud and alert your bank. 5) For a confirmed infection, the most reliable fix is to back up your personal files and reinstall the operating system for a clean start.
How do I remove KMSAuto++ Portable 1.6.5 by Ratiborus.zip?
Evidence-based answer
To remove KMSAuto++ Portable 1.6.5 by Ratiborus.zip: 1) restart into Safe Mode (Safe Mode with Networking if you need to download a tool) so the malware doesn't auto-start. 2) Run a full scan with reputable anti-malware software and let it quarantine or delete the detections. 3) Delete this archive from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 4) Check your browser extensions, startup items, and scheduled tasks for anything unfamiliar. 5) Reboot and scan again to confirm it's gone. If detections keep coming back, a clean operating-system reinstall is the most dependable cure.
What kind of malware is KMSAuto++ Portable 1.6.5 by Ratiborus.zip?
Evidence-based answer
KMSAuto++ Portable 1.6.5 by Ratiborus.zip is classified as a hacktool — dual-use offensive tooling that is dangerous regardless of intent. Engines attribute it to the KMSAuto family. Knowing the family matters because it tells you the likely impact — data theft, remote control, file encryption, or unwanted ads — and guides the cleanup.
What is the SHA-256 hash of KMSAuto++ Portable 1.6.5 by Ratiborus.zip?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of KMSAuto++ Portable 1.6.5 by Ratiborus.zip is 53e8c54cd313cecdf2c58c8398ed0b980fcf62c8b3d73a921763f24cb2ab3cb3, and its MD5 is 6c87af199c5ed7c95f2b78542f61b996. This hash is the file's unique fingerprint — two files with the same SHA-256 are identical. Use it to confirm you're looking at exactly this file (not just one with the same name) when comparing against antivirus databases or a download's published checksum.
How up to date is this analysis of KMSAuto++ Portable 1.6.5 by Ratiborus.zip?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on September 14, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of KMSAuto++ Portable 1.6.5 by Ratiborus.zip is fixed — but antivirus coverage improves over time, so a file that looks clean today can pick up detections later (and vice-versa). If you need the latest picture, MalwareTips staff can re-run the analysis from scratch.
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