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Is cytranet-dal.dl.sourceforge.net safe?

Verdict
Malicious

Malicious file assessment

1 high-confidence signature or behavior rule matched this file.

Do not open this file

Do not open this file

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Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
26of 74 flagged
Flagged 26No detection 48
Digital specimencytranet-dal.dl.sourceforge.net1f9f8a8f136e6e5c07…5addf1a38fa0e7
Size89.0 KB
Code signingUnsigned
SandboxRuntime complete
First seen5y ago
Evidence3 priority signals
1 high-confidence signature or behavior rule matched this file.

Recommended next actions

01

Before opening

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

02

If you already opened 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.

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

    26 of 74 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Complete

    1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.

  • Network

    Partial

    14 runtime contacts were observed without a completed reputation cross-check.

  • YARA

    Complete

    2 signature or behavior rules matched.

  • 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
  • 9MITRE ATT&CK techniques
  • 2spawned processes
  • 14network contacts
  • 12filesystem & mutex artifacts

What this file does

Observed actions and their security significance

  • High concern: Injected code into another process, a technique that can conceal execution.

  • High concern: Manipulated how the operating system loads code, which can redirect execution.

  • High concern: Loaded code directly into memory instead of from a normal file.

  • Moderate concern: Communicated over a common application protocol; malware can use this for command-and-control.

  • Moderate concern: Scans through your files and folders.

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

  • Note: Listed running processes; both legitimate software and malware may do this.

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 trojans work

A trojan disguises itself as something useful or harmless to trick you into running it. Once open, it does its real job in the background — anything from stealing data to opening a back door or downloading more malware.

Bottom line:The disguise is the whole trick, so a trustworthy-looking name or icon means nothing.

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

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

  1. Recovery step 01

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

  2. Recovery step 02

    If you already opened 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 cytranet-dal.dl.sourceforge.net malware?
Evidence-based answer
Yes — cytranet-dal.dl.sourceforge.net is malicious. Do not open it. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 26 of 74 antivirus engines flag it (family: Pomal). It behaves as a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. If you've already opened it, see the removal and recovery steps below.
What is cytranet-dal.dl.sourceforge.net?
Evidence-based answer
cytranet-dal.dl.sourceforge.net is a file, about 89 KB. Our analysis identifies it as malicious (family: Pomal) — a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. 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 cytranet-dal.dl.sourceforge.net?
Evidence-based answer
26 of 74 antivirus engines flagged cytranet-dal.dl.sourceforge.net, 26 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.
I already downloaded and opened cytranet-dal.dl.sourceforge.net — 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 cytranet-dal.dl.sourceforge.net?
Evidence-based answer
To remove cytranet-dal.dl.sourceforge.net: 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 cytranet-dal.dl.sourceforge.net?
Evidence-based answer
cytranet-dal.dl.sourceforge.net is classified as a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. Engines attribute it to the Pomal 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 cytranet-dal.dl.sourceforge.net?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of cytranet-dal.dl.sourceforge.net is 1f9f8a8f136e6e5c076ab5787b254fa549884b19782542ec435addf1a38fa0e7, and its MD5 is 4d8889efff3483defc5c4f4bb3f4c6b2. 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 cytranet-dal.dl.sourceforge.net?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on June 29, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of cytranet-dal.dl.sourceforge.net 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.
Chapter 06

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