Suspicious
Unsigned macOS installer package with clean engine results but direct-IP network activity flagged by heuristic.
2a1b617e24e9af8322…adc19345dbThe reasoning behind this verdict
The MT AI Engine weighs every signal from this scan — antivirus detections, sandbox behaviour, code signing, prevalence and historical matches — to reach a single, evidence-based verdict.
All 61 reporting engines returned undetected with 17 tier-1 engines explicitly clean. The file is unsigned and carries no signer history. Sandbox execution showed only ambient techniques and no malicious verdict, yet the DirectIpC2 heuristic fired due to exclusive IP-based connections. Medium prevalence and installer naming reduce risk, but the unsigned nature and network pattern keep the file in mixed-signals territory.
Each signal cites a concrete token from the evidence the arbiter saw — engine name, MITRE technique, signer string, or an exact count.
engines.tier1ReportedClean=17 with tier1Malicious=0
triggeredHeuristics[0].rule=MalwareTips.Synth.DirectIpC2 (16 direct IPs, zero domains)
signing.signed=false
prevalence.classification=medium (16 submitters)
filenameAnalysis.hasInstallerHint=true
- Zero malicious detections across 61 engines
- 17 tier-1 engines returned clean
- No malicious sandbox verdict or dropped children
- Unsigned package
- Direct-IP network contacts without DNS
- Medium prevalence (16 submitters)
Treat as untrusted until the source is verified; the clean engine consensus is reassuring but the unsigned status and network pattern warrant caution.
What this file does
What it attempted when executed in an isolated sandbox
High concern: Talks to a remote server to take commands or send out your data.
Moderate concern: Runs hidden system commands (script or shell).
Translated from the file's technical behaviour during analysis. It never ran on your device.
What to do now
We couldn't fully clear this file. Treat it with caution.
Don't run it unless you're certain it came from a source you trust.
Check where you got it — an email attachment or a random download link is a red flag.
If you're unsure, delete it. You can always re-download a clean copy from the official source.
If you're still unsure, scan it again in a day or two — detections often catch up on newer files.
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.
- 8.8.4.4
- 8.8.8.8
- 104.76.210.15
- 255.255.255.255
- 104.18.38.233
- 172.64.149.23
- 23.43.87.76
- 162.159.142.9
- 23.2.22.49
- 23.222.244.213
- http://ocsp.comodoca.com/MFcwVaADAgEAME4wTDBKMAkGBSsOAwIaBQAEFOsl2JD%2BJyD0HX1qwV7vds9iz6t4BBR1cacZSBm8nZ3qQUfflMRId5nTeQIRAJjBcnaqg2kI3NxbTvi9QXQ%3D
- http://ocsp.comodoca.com/MFcwVaADAgEAME4wTDBKMAkGBSsOAwIaBQAEFOsl2JD+JyD0HX1qwV7vds9iz6t4BBR1cacZSBm8nZ3qQUfflMRId5nTeQIRAJjBcnaqg2kI3NxbTvi9QXQ=
- /Library/InstallerSandboxes/.PKInstallSandboxManager/F7B07D0E-8AE0-4AB6-A56F-BB480142A1C0.activeSandbox/Root/tmp/geode-install/resources/.BC.T_ASyQOg
- /Library/InstallerSandboxes/.PKInstallSandboxManager/F7B07D0E-8AE0-4AB6-A56F-BB480142A1C0.activeSandbox/Root/tmp/geode-install/resources/.BC.T_w3cGh9
- /Library/InstallerSandboxes/.PKInstallSandboxManager/F7B07D0E-8AE0-4AB6-A56F-BB480142A1C0.activeSandbox/Root/tmp/geode-install/resources/.BC.T_0V3iBu
- /Library/InstallerSandboxes/.PKInstallSandboxManager/F7B07D0E-8AE0-4AB6-A56F-BB480142A1C0.activeSandbox/Root/tmp/geode-install/resources/.BC.T_tFLs0B
- /Library/InstallerSandboxes/.PKInstallSandboxManager/F7B07D0E-8AE0-4AB6-A56F-BB480142A1C0.activeSandbox/Root/tmp/geode-install/.BC.T_Cjbvy0
- /Users/admin/Library/Photos/Libraries/Syndication.photoslibrary/scopes/syndication/originals/3
- /private/var/root/Library/Caches/com.apple.managedappdistributiond/fsCachedData
- /Users/admin/Library/Photos/Libraries/Syndication.photoslibrary/scopes/syndication/originals/4
- /Users/admin/Library/Containers/com.apple.photolibraryd/Data/tmp/.LINKS/05ECBC0B-9AC7-4F58-88F2-1233E8D86413
- /Users/admin/Library/Containers/com.apple.photolibraryd/Data/tmp/TemporaryItems/NSIRD_photolibraryd_NfMWzL
Files this sample writes at runtime
This file drops 10 children at runtime. None are currently flagged malicious in our cache.
- e3b0c44298fc1c149afb…52b855Never scannednever seen before
- 99ecb12312c04a13de39…ccfbe1Never scannednever seen before
- 08c75af3256416bb1dba…27fc92Never scannednever seen before
- 668d363db30caadddb62…c3e21fNever scannednever seen before
- e2ed884c5006d5af3a36…febe58Never scannednever seen before
- f05ee3fd5618a08d9d3e…233ea1Never scannednever seen before
- 2b5f8aa452bfbb0019be…549ce0Never scannednever seen before
- d954997e493ffff3637f…1d7a15Never scannednever seen before
- 55b331cd39292b0d25a3…11ace8Never scannednever seen before
- 6a1d1e76994096096072…f7a060Never scannednever seen before
YARA & heuristic rule matches
One or more medium-severity heuristic rules matched. Not definitive, but the patterns match known malware behaviour.
Sample contacted 16 external IP address(es) and zero domains. Benign software virtually always uses DNS; no-DNS direct-IP C2 is a strong malware indicator because it bypasses reputation systems and dodges domain-based blocklists.
Evidence8.8.4.4 · 8.8.8.8 · 104.76.210.15
0 detections across 74 engines
How widely this file has been seen
Moderate prevalence — neither rare nor common. No strong prior applies.
Forensic fingerprint
- File name
- geode-installer-v5.8.2-mac (5).pkg
- Size
- 22.81 MB
- MIME type
- (unknown)
- Detected type
- unknown
- SHA-256
- 2a1b617e24e9af83223ea5c1772ac9476560b599bb7bf44f838267adc19345db
- MD5
- 46f1c2eed2f8422f3209f17ba2226678
- SHA-1
- 7d37b8b74d81d081652a1ce03d33c12f8487cf45
- First seen (VT)
- 7/12/2026, 12:25:03 PM
- Last analysis (VT)
- 7/12/2026, 12:25:03 PM
- First scan (MalwareTips)
- 7/20/2026, 3:34:07 PM
- Last scan (MalwareTips)
- 7/20/2026, 3:34:07 PM
Safety FAQ
Common questions about geode-installer-v5.8.2-mac (5).pkg, answered from the scan data above.
- geode-installer-v5.8.2-mac (5).pkg is suspicious — treat it as unsafe until you're sure. 0 of 74 antivirus engines flag it, which isn't a strong consensus but is enough to be cautious. Don't run it unless you fully trust where it came from, and prefer downloading the software fresh from its official site.
- geode-installer-v5.8.2-mac (5).pkg is a software installer, about 22.8 MB. 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.
- None — all 74 antivirus engines we queried report geode-installer-v5.8.2-mac (5).pkg as clean. That's reassuring, though brand-new malware can briefly evade detection before vendors add signatures, so we also weigh the file's behaviour and reputation.
- 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 geode-installer-v5.8.2-mac (5).pkg: 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 geode-installer-v5.8.2-mac (5).pkg 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.
- The SHA-256 hash of geode-installer-v5.8.2-mac (5).pkg is 2a1b617e24e9af83223ea5c1772ac9476560b599bb7bf44f838267adc19345db, and its MD5 is 46f1c2eed2f8422f3209f17ba2226678. 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 July 20, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of geode-installer-v5.8.2-mac (5).pkg 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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