Our call: Is Slimy_Sextet.exe safe?Suspicious
The file is unsigned and triggered a single low-trust heuristic detection, with similar samples previously flagged as suspicious due to ambiguous behaviour and lack of clear malicious intent.
- 1 of 74 antivirus engines flagged the file, including Cylance.Observed · Antivirus analysis
- The hash has been submitted 19 times from 17 sources.Derived · Saved report facts
068eddcdb7c48c1c41…1145cec471Recommended next actions
Before running
Do not run it until the source and publisher can be verified independently.
If you already ran it
Stop using it, scan the device, and watch for unexpected behavior or security alerts. Get a fresh copy from the developer's official site or an official app store.
Coverage & freshness
Complete means the check returned a usable result. It does not mean the file is safe.
Antivirus
Complete1 of 74 engines flagged the file.
Sandbox
Complete1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.
Network
Partial1 of 15 contacted hosts were cross-checked; coverage is incomplete.
YARA
Complete1 signature or behavior rule matched.
External intel
Complete3 of 3 independent reference sources completed.
Attack story
Runtime observations grouped by analysis stage. Arrows organize the stages; they do not claim chronology or causality.
Input file
The submitted object
- FileObserved
Slimy_Sextet.exe
068eddcdb7c48c1c41958c4f8bbb73295c9276c3a258f9ee0f0b331145cec471
01Uploaded file
Processes
Runtime execution
- ProcessObserved
Observed process
"C:\Users\<USER>\Desktop\file.exe"
02Isolated runtime analysis - ProcessObserved
Observed process
C:\Windows\system32\WerFault.exe -u -p 5608 -s 464
03Isolated runtime analysis - +1 more recorded observation in Analyst mode
Files
Created or changed
- Written fileObserved
Temp
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp
04Isolated runtime analysis - Written fileObserved
ed3494e9-9f3c-4571-9bc5-f87e6bf79a22
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp\ed3494e9-9f3c-4571-9bc5-f87e6bf79a22
05Isolated runtime analysis - +1 more recorded observation in Analyst mode
Network
Hosts contacted
- Contacted hostObserved
204.79.197.203
Contact observed during runtime.
06Isolated runtime analysis - Contacted hostObserved
a83f:8110:dce:da01:b533:7fc0:dce:da01
Contact observed during runtime.
07Isolated runtime analysis - +1 more recorded observation in Analyst mode
7 recorded facts from one runtime window. Every fact remains independently traceable in Analyst mode.
Why these facts are shown
Each statement identifies whether it was directly recorded or derived from saved scan facts.
- 01
1 of 74 antivirus engines flagged the file, including Cylance.
Verdict inputView chapterProvenanceObservedSourceAntivirus analysisObserved at - 02
The hash has been submitted 19 times from 17 sources.
ProvenanceDerivedSourceSaved report factsObserved at - 03
Scanned file: Slimy_Sextet.exe — 068eddcdb7c48c1c41958c4f8bbb73295c9276c3a258f9ee0f0b331145cec471
ProvenanceObservedSourceUploaded fileObserved at - 04
Observed process — "C:\Users\<USER>\Desktop\file.exe"
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at - 05
Observed process — C:\Windows\system32\WerFault.exe -u -p 5608 -s 464
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at - 06
File written: Temp — C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at - 07
File written: ed3494e9-9f3c-4571-9bc5-f87e6bf79a22 — C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp\ed3494e9-9f3c-4571-9bc5-f87e6bf79a22
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at - 08
Contacted host: 204.79.197.203 — Contact observed during runtime.
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at - 09
Contacted host: a83f:8110:dce:da01:b533:7fc0:dce:da01 — Contact observed during runtime.
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at
Intelligence
The saved assessment, checked against the scan evidence and recorded coverage.
The reasoning behind this verdict
This section explains the evidence supporting the verdict and keeps conflicting or missing signals visible.
This file is currently unsigned and lacks consensus among our antivirus network, with only one low-trust engine flagging it as unsafe. While sandbox analysis shows no overt malicious activity, the file's reliance on direct IP connections and its similarity to other suspicious samples warrant caution.
Our analysis shows that 1 of 74 engines flagged the file, but this detection comes from a low-trust source without corroboration from tier-1 engines. The file is unsigned, which prevents us from verifying its origin or publisher. Sandbox observations indicate ambient system activity but no confirmed offensive techniques. Given the history of similar files sharing this imphash being marked as suspicious, we cannot confirm this sample is safe. Users should exercise caution as the network activity remains unverified.
What We Detected
The file Slimy_Sextet.exe is an unsigned Win32 executable. Our antivirus network reports a single detection from a low-trust engine, while 13 tier-1 engines have reported it as clean. The file has been submitted 19 times by 17 different sources, indicating a medium level of prevalence.
Threat Behavior
Sandbox analysis observed 8 ambient techniques, including system information discovery and standard Windows Error Reporting (WER) activity. No offensive MITRE techniques were identified. The file initiated direct IP connections, which triggered a heuristic warning; however, these connections were not confirmed as malicious command-and-control traffic.
What To Do Now
Because the file is unsigned and shares characteristics with other suspicious samples, we recommend keeping your endpoint protection enabled. Do not execute this file if it was obtained from an untrusted or unexpected source. If you require this software for a specific task, verify its integrity through official channels.
Where this verdict could be wrong2 caveats
- The single detection by Cylance could represent a genuine threat that other engines have not yet identified, despite the lack of tier-1 consensus.
- The lack of domain-based network traffic and reliance on direct IP connections could be an attempt to evade detection, even if the current sandbox run did not trigger offensive alerts.
These are the assessment's weak points. If you believe one applies to your file, report the verdict and we'll re-review it.
- 0 offensive MITRE techniques
- 13 tier-1 engines reported clean
- no malicious children dropped
- unsigned executable
- low-trust engine detection
- direct IP network connections
- similar hashes previously marked suspicious
Exercise caution and keep endpoint protection enabled. Verify the source of the file before execution.
Behavior
Plain-English impact first, then the observed runtime evidence.
What this file does
Observed actions and their security significance
High concern: Manipulated how the operating system loads code, which can redirect execution.
Moderate concern: Communicated over a common application protocol; malware can use this for command-and-control.
Moderate concern: Checked the environment for virtualisation or analysis tools.
Moderate concern: Checks which security software you have installed.
Note: Listed running processes; both legitimate software and malware may do this.
Note: Collects details about your system.
Note: Loads extra code modules while running.
These are observed capabilities from an isolated analysis. A technique does not prove malicious intent on its own, and the file never ran on your device.
What this file did when executed
This file was detonated in 1 sandbox and its runtime behaviour was observed.
Adversary techniques mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
- 204.79.197.203
- a83f:8110:dce:da01:b533:7fc0:dce:da01
- 20.99.186.246
- 192.168.0.13
- 151.101.22.172
- 20.99.133.109
- 23.216.81.152
- 23.216.147.61
- 184.25.191.235
- 192.168.0.232
- http://download.windowsupdate.com/d/msdownload/update/others/2015/05/17930914_a3b333eff1f0428f5a2c87724c542504821cdbd8.cab
- C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp
- C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp\ed3494e9-9f3c-4571-9bc5-f87e6bf79a22
- C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\ReportQueue
- C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp\950816fa-1a69-4aec-8896-65948fe06162
- C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\ReportArchive
- C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp\WER2C65.tmp
- C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp\WER31B5.tmp
- C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp\WER3291.tmp
- C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp\WER2C65.tmp.dmp
- C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp\WER31B5.tmp.WERInternalMetadata.xml
- Local\WERReportingForProcess5608
- Global\AmiProviderMutex_InventoryApplicationFile
- Global\152014a0-b88c-49be-b5bf-30684210b380
- \Sessions\1\BaseNamedObjects\Local\WERReportingForProcess7944
- \Sessions\1\BaseNamedObjects\Global\AmiProviderMutex_InventoryApplicationFile
Files this sample writes at runtime
This file drops 2 children at runtime. None are currently flagged malicious in our cache.
- 80e69af4efcdbbc85612…ddc4a3Never scannednever seen before
- 4ee1b53b30b99665e489…248637Never scannednever seen before
Detection & Forensics
Consensus, attribution, signatures, code structure, prevalence, and identity.
Detection sources at a glance
The available sources did not agree on a named threat category.
MalwareBazaar, YARAify, and CIRCL hashlookup completed and returned no entries for this hash.
Signatures and behavior heuristics
Behavioral heuristics matched patterns associated with malware. Corroborating evidence determines how much weight they carry.
The sample contacted an external IP address directly and no application domain was recorded. Direct-IP traffic also occurs in legitimate installers and infrastructure, so this is supporting context only and requires corroboration from host reputation and other runtime evidence.
Evidence204.79.197.203 · a83f:8110:dce:da01:b533:7fc0:dce:da01 · 20.99.186.246
1 of 74 engines flagged this file
View all 74 engine results
Section entropy & packers
No high-entropy executable section or known packer signature was detected. Data and resource sections can still have high entropy without indicating packed code.
How widely this file has been seen
Moderate prevalence — neither rare nor common. No strong prior applies.
Fingerprint and provenance
- File name
- Slimy_Sextet.exe
- Format
- Win32 EXE
- Code signing
- No verified publisher
- Size
- 294.0 KB
- Last analyzed
- Jul 26, 2026, 2:22 AM UTC
068eddcdb7c48c1c41958c4f8bbb73295c9276c3a258f9ee0f0b331145cec471Safety & FAQ
Complete recovery guidance and answers for the next decision.
What to do now
We couldn't fully clear this file. Treat it with caution.
Don't run it unless you're certain it came from a source you trust.
Check where you got it — an unexpected attachment or a random download link is a red flag.
If its origin cannot be confirmed, delete this file and use a fresh copy from a trusted source. Get a fresh copy from the developer's official site or an official app store.
If you're still unsure, scan it again in a day or two — detections often catch up on newer files.
Safety FAQ
- Slimy_Sextet.exe is suspicious — treat it as unsafe until you're sure. 1 of 74 antivirus engines flag it; that detection signal contributes to the cautious verdict. Don't run it unless you fully trust where it came from. Get a fresh copy from the developer's official site or an official app store.
- Slimy_Sextet.exe is a Windows executable program, about 294 KB. We identify a file by its cryptographic hash rather than its name, because the same filename can be reused by completely different files — the hash below is the reliable fingerprint.
- 1 of 74 antivirus engines flagged Slimy_Sextet.exe, 1 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.
- 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.
- To remove Slimy_Sextet.exe: 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 file 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.
- The SHA-256 hash of Slimy_Sextet.exe is 068eddcdb7c48c1c41958c4f8bbb73295c9276c3a258f9ee0f0b331145cec471, and its MD5 is 443afb004473bf51bc986a64a0887391. 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.
- This report reflects the scan run on July 26, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of Slimy_Sextet.exe 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.