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Is photocraft-0.3.0-windows-x64.msi safe?

Verdict
Suspicious

No antivirus engine detected malware, but unverified runtime interpretations involving process injection, LSASS, and direct-IP traffic warrant caution with this newly observed installer.

All 75 antivirus engines avoided a malware finding, and the MSI has a verified signature from Learning Machines Inc. However, its publisher lacks established history, while one sandbox run produced heuristic indications involving process injection, LSASS, service activity, and direct-IP connections whose reputation was not checked completely.

Do not install it until verified

Use the installer only after confirming its official source and verifying the Learning Machines Inc signature. Keep endpoint protection enabled and isolate execution if provenance remains uncertain.

Read the full analysis
Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
0of 75 flagged
Flagged 0No detection 75
Digital specimenphotocraft-0.3.0-windows-x64.msi2b3e1bfdacfb597c1c…d1c823d77e9db6
Size51.4 MB
Code signingLearning Machines Inc
SandboxRuntime complete
First seen1d ago
Evidence3 priority signals
1 high-confidence signature or behavior rule matched this file.

Recommended next actions

01

Before installing

Do not install it until the source and publisher can be verified independently.

02

If you already installed it

Stop using it, scan the device, and watch for unexpected behavior or security alerts. Download a fresh installer from the developer's official site or an official app store.

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.

71%Confidence
High
Analyst conclusion

All 75 antivirus engines avoided a malware finding, and the MSI has a verified signature from Learning Machines Inc. However, its publisher lacks established history, while one sandbox run produced heuristic indications involving process injection, LSASS, service activity, and direct-IP connections whose reputation was not checked completely.

Where this verdict could be wrong4 caveats
  • The verified 'Learning Machines Inc' signature and 0/75 engine detections weigh toward benign software, but signing.signerStats.found=false leaves the publisher without established history.
  • The completed sandbox labeled the run clean, although a single run may not exercise every code path.
  • The T1055 and credential-dumping heuristics may overinterpret ordinary system processes because the saved evidence does not demonstrate an LSASS memory read or a concrete injection action.
  • The installer reached several IP addresses, but contactedHosts=null means their reputation was not completely assessed.

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

Use the installer only after confirming its official source and verifying the Learning Machines Inc signature. Keep endpoint protection enabled and isolate execution if provenance remains uncertain.

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

    0 of 75 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Complete

    1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.

  • Network

    Partial

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

  • YARA

    Complete

    3 signature or behavior rules matched.

  • External intel

    Partial

    Independent reference checks were attempted but are incomplete.

Chapter 03

Behavior

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

Runtime flight recorder

Capture complete
  • 1isolated sandbox run
  • 8MITRE ATT&CK techniques
  • 9spawned processes
  • 4network contacts
  • 13filesystem & 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: Used removable-media replication behaviour that can spread files between devices.

  • High concern: Created or modified a system service, which can keep code running.

  • Note: Reads your Windows user-account details.

  • Note: Collects details about your system.

  • Note: Connected to 4 servers during sandbox analysis.

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.

Recorded behavior

Attack story

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

ObservedDerived

7 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

We couldn't fully clear this file. Treat it with caution.

  1. Recovery step 01

    Don't install it unless you're certain it came from a source you trust.

  2. Recovery step 02

    Check where you got it — an unexpected attachment or a random download link is a red flag.

  3. Recovery step 03

    If its origin cannot be confirmed, delete this file and use a fresh copy from a trusted source. Download a fresh installer from the developer's official site or an official app store.

  4. Recovery step 04

    If you're still unsure, scan it again in a day or two — detections often catch up on newer files.

Safety FAQ

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

8 evidence-based answers
Is photocraft-0.3.0-windows-x64.msi safe, or is it malware?
Evidence-based answer
photocraft-0.3.0-windows-x64.msi is suspicious — treat it as unsafe until you're sure. No antivirus engine flagged it; the cautious verdict comes from other saved evidence such as identity, prevalence, signing, or runtime signals. Don't install it unless you fully trust where it came from. Download a fresh installer from the developer's official site or an official app store.
What is photocraft-0.3.0-windows-x64.msi?
Evidence-based answer
photocraft-0.3.0-windows-x64.msi is a software installer, about 51.4 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.
How many antivirus engines detected photocraft-0.3.0-windows-x64.msi?
Evidence-based answer
None — 0 of 75 antivirus engines flagged photocraft-0.3.0-windows-x64.msi. A clean antivirus result is not proof of safety; the cautious verdict comes from other saved evidence such as identity, prevalence, signing, or runtime signals.
I already downloaded and installed photocraft-0.3.0-windows-x64.msi — 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 photocraft-0.3.0-windows-x64.msi?
Evidence-based answer
To remove photocraft-0.3.0-windows-x64.msi: 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.
Is photocraft-0.3.0-windows-x64.msi digitally signed?
Evidence-based answer
Yes — photocraft-0.3.0-windows-x64.msi carries a valid digital signature from Learning Machines Inc, which confirms the file hasn't been tampered with since that publisher signed it. A valid signature is a positive signal, but note that malware is occasionally signed with stolen or abused certificates, so it isn't proof of safety on its own.
What is the SHA-256 hash of photocraft-0.3.0-windows-x64.msi?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of photocraft-0.3.0-windows-x64.msi is 2b3e1bfdacfb597c1cab783c9ed14ed59854cc4bf11f333973d1c823d77e9db6, and its MD5 is 88bc5cd7676cf8968c3dc3c3cf910a86. 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 photocraft-0.3.0-windows-x64.msi?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on October 8, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of photocraft-0.3.0-windows-x64.msi 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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