Short bio
HackTool.KMSpico is Malwarebytes’ detection name for a Hacktool that allows the user to use Microsoft software illegally.
Type and source of infection
Hacktools are a special kind of riskware. Riskware, in general, is a detection for items that are not strictly malicious, but pose some sort of risk for the user in another way. Illegal use of software is unlawful under almost all circ*mstances and could have legal repercussions. It could also lead to unpatched and therefore vulnerable software.
Hacktools are often downloaded from sites of a shady nature.
Protection
Malwarebytes protects users from HackTool.KMSpico by using real-time protection.
Malwarebytes blocks HackTool.KMSpico
Remediation
Malwarebytes can detect and remove HackTool.KMS without further user interaction.
- Pleasedownload Malwarebytesto your desktop.
- Double-clickMBSetup.exeand follow the prompts to install the program.
- When yourMalwarebytes for Windowsinstallation completes, the program opens to the Welcome to Malwarebytes screen.
- Click on theGet startedbutton.
- ClickScanto start aThreat Scan.
- ClickQuarantineto remove the found threats.
- Reboot the system if prompted to complete the removal process.
Add an exclusion
Should users wish to keep this program and exclude it from being detected in future scans, they can add the program to the exclusions list. Here’s how to do it.
- Open Malwarebytes for Windows.
- Click theDetection History
- Click theAllow List
- To add an item to theAllow List, clickAdd.
- Select the exclusion typeAllow a file or folderand use theSelect a folderbutton to select the main folder for the software that you wish to keep.
- Repeat this for any secondary files or folder(s) that belong to the software.
If you want to allow the program to connect to the Internet, for example to fetch updates, also add an exclusion of the typeAllow an application to connect to the internetand use theBrowsebutton to select the file you wish to grant access.
