Windows 10: What is Hacktool:win64/autokms?

i recently got this PC, I decided to run a quick scan and i found this suspicious program called "Hacktool:win64/autokms". And i searched this and found out this is a tool for pirating WINDOWS OS, i think the person i hired to build this PC installed this cracked OS please help. Cheers,- Aley[Original Title: Hacktool:win64/autokms]

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HackTool: Win32/AutoKMS

I have the same problem with the HackTool: Win32/AutoKMS

 

HackTool: Win32/AutoKMS

HI EvangelosDenaxas,

The malware (HackTool: Win32/AutoKM S) has now been removed from this PC. When I reinstalled Norton 360 Premier, I ran a full scan and when I examined the results, I found that the malware had been quarantined and that my PC did not have any other threats.
Two day later, I ran another full scan and no threats present on the PC. I reviewed Norton app's history and it revealed that "HackTool: Win32/AutoKMS" was removed.

 

AutoKMS hacktool keeps coming back

Please read everything here:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/portal/threat/encyclopedia/Entry.aspx?Name=HackTool:Win32/AutoKMS

"Hacktools are often installed intentionally. Deleting their installed components will remove them.."

If you have any kind of a cracked software on your computer - it doesn't even have to be installed -: delete it.

Suggestion to

a) run some additional scans: https://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-hacktool-win32-autokms/

b) read:
File Sharing (P2P), Keygens, Cracks, Keygens, Cracks, Warez, and Pirated Software are a Security Risk

c) read:
Best Practices for Safe Computing - Prevention of Malware Infection

Cheers,

Julia