Most security software, including Windows Defender, will identify KMSAuto as a "potentially unwanted program" (PUP) or malware because it is an illegal activation tool.

: Most antivirus programs, including Windows Defender , will flag KMSAuto as a threat. This is often a "false positive" due to its nature as a cracking tool, but it may also contain real malware depending on the source.

first, as it is the industry standard for these types of "KMS" activators. verify the digital signature of a file to ensure it hasn't been tampered with?