Our call: Is JOAT(DEMOBUILD).exe safe?Malicious
- 2 of 75 antivirus engines flagged the file, including Microsoft and Symantec.Observed · Antivirus analysis
- The hash has been submitted 3 times from 1 source.Derived · Saved report facts
1eea7acbe25fa162f1…4ceace75afBefore running
Do not run it. Delete the file from the device.
If you already ran it
Disconnect from the internet, start a full or offline antivirus scan, then secure important accounts from a clean device.
Coverage & freshness
Complete means the check returned a usable result. It does not mean the file is safe.
Antivirus
Complete2 of 75 engines flagged the file.
Sandbox
Complete1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.
Network
Not runNo contacted-host reputation check is recorded.
No timestamp recordedYARA
CompleteRule evaluation completed with no recorded matches.
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
JOAT(DEMOBUILD).exe
1eea7acbe25fa162f1dd4a1fef0575d53b1d273226280a54b917db4ceace75af
01Uploaded file
Processes
Runtime execution
- ProcessObserved
Observed process
C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe /c bcdedit /set testsigning on
02Isolated runtime analysis - ProcessObserved
Observed process
bcdedit /set testsigning on
03Isolated runtime analysis
Files
Created or changed
- Written fileObserved
Connect
\Device\ConDrv\\Connect
04Isolated runtime analysis
4 recorded facts from one runtime window. Every fact remains independently traceable in the evidence ledger below.
Why these facts are shown
Each statement identifies whether it was directly recorded or derived from saved scan facts.
- 01
2 of 75 antivirus engines flagged the file, including Microsoft and Symantec.
Verdict inputView chapterProvenanceObservedSourceAntivirus analysisObserved at - 02
The hash has been submitted 3 times from 1 source.
ProvenanceDerivedSourceSaved report factsObserved at - 03
Scanned file: JOAT(DEMOBUILD).exe — 1eea7acbe25fa162f1dd4a1fef0575d53b1d273226280a54b917db4ceace75af
ProvenanceObservedSourceUploaded fileObserved at - 04
Observed process — C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe /c bcdedit /set testsigning on
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at - 05
Observed process — bcdedit /set testsigning on
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at - 06
File written: Connect — \Device\ConDrv\\Connect
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at
Intelligence
The complete saved assessment, kept intact and grounded in the scan evidence.
No saved analyst narrative
This report keeps the verified scan facts available below without inventing an analysis that was not saved with the scan.
Behavior
Plain-English impact first, then the observed runtime evidence.
What this file does
Observed actions and their security significance
High concern: Attempted to remove recovery data such as backups or shadow copies.
High concern: Attempted to impair or bypass security controls.
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.
Threat context
How info-stealers work
An info-stealer runs quietly in the background and copies your private data — saved passwords, browser cookies, autofill details, and crypto wallets — then sends it to criminals. You usually won't notice anything is wrong.
Bottom line:Stolen logins are used to break into your accounts or sold in bulk on criminal markets.
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.
- \Device\ConDrv\\Connect
Detection & Forensics
Consensus, attribution, signatures, code structure, prevalence, and identity.
Detection sources at a glance
Category: infostealer
MalwareBazaar, YARAify, and CIRCL hashlookup completed and returned no entries for this hash.
YARA rules
No matchesThe rule pass completed without a saved public match.
2 of 75 engines flagged this file
View all 75 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
Barely seen in the wild and first surfaced recently. 2 antivirus detections make that low prevalence materially relevant, but rarity alone is not proof of malware.
Fingerprint and provenance
- File name
- JOAT(DEMOBUILD).exe
- Format
- Win32 EXE
- Code signing
- No verified publisher
- Size
- 2.8 MB
- Last analyzed
- Jun 9, 2026, 8:13 PM UTC
1eea7acbe25fa162f1dd4a1fef0575d53b1d273226280a54b917db4ceace75afSafety & 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.
Don't run this file. Delete it from your Downloads (or wherever you saved it), then empty the Recycle Bin.
If you already ran 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.
If any of your files were locked or renamed, do NOT pay the ransom — payment rarely restores files. Recover them from a backup instead.
Get a fresh copy from the developer's official site or an official app store.
Safety FAQ
- Yes — JOAT(DEMOBUILD).exe is malicious, so do not run it, and delete it. 2 of 75 antivirus engines flag it (family: Wacatac). It behaves as an information stealer/spyware, built to harvest passwords, cookies, and wallet data. If you've already run it, see the removal and recovery steps below.
- JOAT(DEMOBUILD).exe is a Windows executable program, about 2.8 MB. Our analysis identifies it as malicious (family: Wacatac) — an information stealer/spyware, built to harvest passwords, cookies, and wallet data. 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.
- 2 of 75 antivirus engines flagged JOAT(DEMOBUILD).exe, 2 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.
- 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 JOAT(DEMOBUILD).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 the original JOAT(DEMOBUILD).exe file and empty the Recycle Bin/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.
- JOAT(DEMOBUILD).exe is classified as an information stealer/spyware, built to harvest passwords, cookies, and wallet data. Engines attribute it to the Wacatac 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.
- The SHA-256 hash of JOAT(DEMOBUILD).exe is 1eea7acbe25fa162f1dd4a1fef0575d53b1d273226280a54b917db4ceace75af, and its MD5 is 14fbd49d28d6a639bc2141eb7a9f2d17. 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 June 9, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of JOAT(DEMOBUILD).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.