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Is Xvldeos_Lia_Storm_IM4GES_220938.zip safe?

Verdict
Malicious

Six high-trust engines independently detect an obfuscated VBS trojan inside this newly observed ZIP, with ESET-NOD32 specifically naming the LausivLoader family.

The archive is flagged by 11 of 75 engines, including six high-trust products that converge on an obfuscated VBS trojan. ESET-NOD32 names LausivLoader, while Avast, Avira, DrWeb, F-Secure, and Fortinet provide corroborating VBS detections; avoid opening or extracting it.

Do not open or extract this archive

Quarantine or delete the archive without extracting it, and keep endpoint protection enabled. If any contained file was opened, run a full system scan and review recent script execution.

Read the full analysis
Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
11of 75 flagged
Flagged 11No detection 64
Digital specimenXvldeos_Lia_Storm_IM4GES_220938.zip0e5ec04bd77564bbb2…1dbb5fc99b21ab
Size365.9 KB
Code signingNot applicable
SandboxPartial coverage
First seenToday
Evidence2 priority signals
11 of 75 antivirus engines flagged the file, including Avast and AVG.

Recommended next actions

01

Before opening or extracting

Do not open or extract it. Delete this archive from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash.

02

If you already opened or extracted it

Close it. If it opened links, requested credentials, or triggered unexpected behavior, disconnect from the internet and run a full device scan.

Chapter 02

Intelligence

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

MT AI Engine · Verdict analysis

The reasoning behind this verdict

This section explains the evidence supporting the verdict and keeps conflicting or missing signals visible.

89%Confidence
Very high
Analyst conclusion

The archive is flagged by 11 of 75 engines, including six high-trust products that converge on an obfuscated VBS trojan. ESET-NOD32 names LausivLoader, while Avast, Avira, DrWeb, F-Secure, and Fortinet provide corroborating VBS detections; avoid opening or extracting it.

Where this verdict could be wrong3 caveats
  • Nine tier-1 engines reported no detection, including BitDefender and Kaspersky, and engines.tier1FamilyConsensus.strong=false.
  • externalIntel.yaraify.ruleCount=0, externalIntel.circl.hit=false, and externalIntel.malwareBazaar.hit=false; these absences may reflect intelligence coverage gaps.
  • similarHashes[0].verdict is 'safe,' although the relationship is only matchKind=filetype and the filename describes a different tool.

These are the assessment's weak points. If you believe one applies to your file, report the verdict and we'll re-review it.

Recommended action

Quarantine or delete the archive without extracting it, and keep endpoint protection enabled. If any contained file was opened, run a full system scan and review recent script execution.

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

    11 of 75 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Partial

    Runtime data is present, but no completed sandbox environment is recorded.

  • Network

    Not run

    No contacted-host reputation check is recorded.

    No timestamp recorded

  • YARA

    Complete

    Rule evaluation completed with no recorded matches.

  • External intel

    Complete

    3 of 3 independent reference sources completed.

Chapter 03

Behavior

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

Threat context

How downloaders work

This file is a delivery vehicle. On its own it can look small and harmless, but its job is to quietly pull down and install the REAL payload — often a stealer, ransomware, or bot — from a server the attacker controls.

Bottom line:Because the dangerous part arrives later, early scans can look cleaner than the threat really is.

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

This file is dangerous. Treat it as harmful and remove it.

  1. Recovery step 01

    Don't open or extract this archive. Delete this archive from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash.

  2. Recovery step 02

    If you already opened or extracted it, disconnect from the internet and start with a full antivirus scan or Microsoft Defender Offline scan. If compromise is suspected or the problem persists, use a reputable second-opinion scanner and follow incident-recovery or clean-reinstall guidance.

  3. Recovery step 03

    If you typed any passwords while it was open, change them from a device you trust.

  4. Recovery step 04

    Get a fresh copy from the original trusted source and verify its exact hash when possible.

Safety FAQ

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

8 evidence-based answers
Is Xvldeos_Lia_Storm_IM4GES_220938.zip a virus?
Evidence-based answer
Yes — Xvldeos_Lia_Storm_IM4GES_220938.zip is malicious. Do not open or extract it. Delete this archive from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 11 of 75 antivirus engines flag it (family: LausivLoader). It behaves as a downloader/dropper whose job is to pull additional malware onto the device. If you've already opened or extracted it, see the removal and recovery steps below.
What is Xvldeos_Lia_Storm_IM4GES_220938.zip?
Evidence-based answer
Xvldeos_Lia_Storm_IM4GES_220938.zip is a compressed archive (application/x-zip-compressed), about 366 KB. Our analysis identifies it as malicious (family: LausivLoader) — a downloader/dropper whose job is to pull additional malware onto the device. Because a file's name and icon can be faked, the safest way to identify it is by its cryptographic hash (below), not its filename.
How many antivirus engines detected Xvldeos_Lia_Storm_IM4GES_220938.zip?
Evidence-based answer
11 of 75 antivirus engines flagged Xvldeos_Lia_Storm_IM4GES_220938.zip, 11 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. The malicious verdict comes from the complete saved evidence, not from this antivirus count by itself.
What should I do if I already opened or extracted Xvldeos_Lia_Storm_IM4GES_220938.zip?
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 Xvldeos_Lia_Storm_IM4GES_220938.zip?
Evidence-based answer
To remove Xvldeos_Lia_Storm_IM4GES_220938.zip: 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 archive 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 kind of malware is Xvldeos_Lia_Storm_IM4GES_220938.zip?
Evidence-based answer
Xvldeos_Lia_Storm_IM4GES_220938.zip is classified as a downloader/dropper whose job is to pull additional malware onto the device. Engines attribute it to the LausivLoader family. Knowing the family matters because it tells you the likely impact — data theft, remote control, file encryption, or unwanted ads — and guides the cleanup.
What is the SHA-256 hash of Xvldeos_Lia_Storm_IM4GES_220938.zip?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of Xvldeos_Lia_Storm_IM4GES_220938.zip is 0e5ec04bd77564bbb22fc778f3112e74f99d9b52f1921c893d1dbb5fc99b21ab, and its MD5 is 4ca8ba98f4b04dac2756cfb0337cee96. 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 Xvldeos_Lia_Storm_IM4GES_220938.zip?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on September 14, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of Xvldeos_Lia_Storm_IM4GES_220938.zip 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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