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Is JOAT(DEMOBUILD).exe safe?

Verdict
Malicious

Malicious file assessment

2 of 75 antivirus engines flagged the file, including Microsoft and Symantec.

Do not run this file

Do not run this file

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Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
2of 75 flagged
Flagged 2No detection 73
Digital specimenJOAT(DEMOBUILD).exe1eea7acbe25fa162f1…17db4ceace75af
Size2.8 MB
Code signingUnsigned
SandboxRuntime complete
First seenToday
Evidence2 priority signals
2 of 75 antivirus engines flagged the file, including Microsoft and Symantec.

Recommended next actions

01

Before running

Do not run it. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash.

02

If you already ran it

Disconnect from the internet, start a full or offline antivirus scan, then secure important accounts from a clean device.

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

4 of 5 complete

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

  • Antivirus

    Complete

    2 of 75 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Complete

    1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.

  • 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.

Runtime flight recorder

Capture complete
  • 1isolated sandbox run
  • 2MITRE ATT&CK techniques
  • 6spawned processes
  • 0network contacts
  • 1filesystem & mutex artifacts

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.

Recorded behavior

Attack story

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

ObservedDerived

4 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

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

  1. Recovery step 01

    Don't run this file. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash.

  2. Recovery step 02

    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.

  3. Recovery step 03

    If any of your files were locked or renamed, do NOT pay the ransom — payment rarely restores files. Recover them from a backup instead.

  4. Recovery step 04

    Get a fresh copy from the developer's official site or an official app store.

Safety FAQ

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

8 evidence-based answers
Is JOAT(DEMOBUILD).exe a virus?
Evidence-based answer
Yes — JOAT(DEMOBUILD).exe is malicious. Do not run it. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 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.
What is JOAT(DEMOBUILD).exe?
Evidence-based answer
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.
How many antivirus engines detected JOAT(DEMOBUILD).exe?
Evidence-based answer
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.
What should I do if I already ran JOAT(DEMOBUILD).exe?
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 JOAT(DEMOBUILD).exe?
Evidence-based answer
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 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.
What kind of malware is JOAT(DEMOBUILD).exe?
Evidence-based answer
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.
What is the SHA-256 hash of JOAT(DEMOBUILD).exe?
Evidence-based answer
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.
How up to date is this analysis of JOAT(DEMOBUILD).exe?
Evidence-based answer
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.
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