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Threat LensFile scan report

Is Argon.jar safe?

Verdict
Suspicious

Suspicious file assessment

0 of 75 antivirus engines flagged the file.

Do not open or run it until verified

Do not open or run it until verified

Read the full analysis
Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
0of 75 flagged
Flagged 0No detection 75
Digital specimenArgon.jar0ba5c89b4873e2a24a…ee18d0bb3390fd
Size334.7 KB
Code signingNot applicable
SandboxRuntime complete
First seen6mo ago
Evidence2 priority signals
0 of 75 antivirus engines flagged the file.

Recommended next actions

01

Before opening or running

Do not open or run it until the source and publisher can be verified independently.

02

If you already opened or ran it

Stop using it, scan the device, and watch for unexpected behavior or security alerts. Get a fresh copy from the publisher's official site and verify its exact hash when possible.

Chapter 02

Intelligence

The saved assessment, checked against the scan evidence and recorded coverage.

No saved analyst narrative

This report keeps the verified scan facts available below without inventing an analysis that was not saved with the scan.

Scan transparency

Coverage & freshness

3 of 5 complete

Complete means the check returned a usable result. It does not mean the file is safe.

  • Antivirus

    Complete

    0 of 75 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Complete

    1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.

  • Network

    Partial

    1 runtime contact was observed without a completed reputation cross-check.

  • YARA

    Complete

    1 signature or behavior rule matched.

  • External intel

    Not run

    No independent reference checks are recorded.

    No timestamp recorded
Chapter 03

Behavior

Plain-English impact first, then the observed runtime evidence.

Runtime flight recorder

Capture complete
  • 1isolated sandbox run
  • 10MITRE ATT&CK techniques
  • 14spawned processes
  • 1network contacts
  • 13filesystem & mutex artifacts

What this file does

Observed actions and their security significance

  • High concern: Created or modified a system service, which can keep code running.

  • High concern: Attempted to impair or bypass security controls.

  • Moderate concern: Checks which security software you have installed.

  • Note: Collects details about your system.

  • Note: Connected to 1 server during sandbox analysis.

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.

Recorded behavior

Attack story

Runtime observations grouped by analysis stage. Arrows organize the stages; they do not claim chronology or causality.

ObservedDerived

6 recorded facts from one runtime window. Every fact remains independently traceable in Analyst mode.

Chapter 04

Detection & Forensics

Consensus, attribution, signatures, code structure, prevalence, and identity.

Chapter 05

Safety & 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.

  1. Recovery step 01

    Don't open or run it unless you're certain it came from a source you trust.

  2. Recovery step 02

    Check where you got it — an unexpected attachment or a random download link is a red flag.

  3. Recovery step 03

    If its origin cannot be confirmed, delete this Java file and use a fresh copy from a trusted source. Get a fresh copy from the publisher's official site and verify its exact hash when possible.

  4. Recovery step 04

    If you're still unsure, scan it again in a day or two — detections often catch up on newer files.

Safety FAQ

Direct answers grounded in the saved verdict and evidence in this report.

7 evidence-based answers
Is Argon.jar safe, or is it malware?
Evidence-based answer
Argon.jar is suspicious — treat it as unsafe until you're sure. No antivirus engine flagged it; the cautious verdict comes from other saved evidence such as identity, prevalence, signing, or runtime signals. Don't open or run it unless you fully trust where it came from. Get a fresh copy from the publisher's official site and verify its exact hash when possible.
What is Argon.jar?
Evidence-based answer
Argon.jar is a Java application or archive, about 335 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.
How many antivirus engines detected Argon.jar?
Evidence-based answer
None — 0 of 75 antivirus engines flagged Argon.jar. That's reassuring, though it is not proof that a file is safe, so we also weigh its behaviour, identity, and reputation.
I already downloaded and opened or ran Argon.jar — what should I do?
Evidence-based answer
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.
How do I remove Argon.jar?
Evidence-based answer
To remove Argon.jar: 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 Java 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.
What is the SHA-256 hash of Argon.jar?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of Argon.jar is 0ba5c89b4873e2a24a31d316a090cc98353ee1d04881695cafee18d0bb3390fd, and its MD5 is 8f57ba7e132968ec75473e6f0e7b71b3. 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.
How up to date is this analysis of Argon.jar?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on May 17, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of Argon.jar 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.
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