Key Management Services (KMS) activation planning - Microsoft Learn

| Claim | Reality | |-------|---------| | Clean tool | 87% of samples contain additional malware (per AV-TEST reports on crack tools) | | One-click activation | Yes, but also one-click backdoor installation | | No viruses | Detected as Win32/Wacatac, Trojan:Script/Conteban.A, or Coinminer | | Permanent activation | Often includes a scheduled task that re-downloads new malware every month |