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Verdict Malicious

Analyzed , 7 days ago

Is Glacier.exe safe? No, we rate this exact file malicious.

Six major antivirus engines flag this new Go executable, one naming the Vidar stealer, and when it ran it force-closed every major browser and contacted a gate-style handshake…

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Strong evidence · Two or more major antivirus engines agree.

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Delete the file without running it. If it was executed, treat saved browser passwords and sessions as compromised and reset them from a clean device.

What to do now4 steps

This file is harmful. Don't run it, and remove it.

If you haven't run it

  1. Don't run this file. Delete it, then empty the Recycle Bin.

If you already ran it

  1. Disconnect the device from the internet, then run a full antivirus scan. Microsoft Defender Offline (Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options) also finds malware that hides while Windows runs.

  2. From another device you trust, change the passwords of your important accounts (email and banking first) and turn on two-step verification.

  3. If the scan keeps finding it, or the device still acts strangely, scan again with a second-opinion scanner from another company; if that doesn't fix it, back up your personal files and reinstall Windows.

If you already ran it, do these in order.

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Glacier.exe: Malicious — MalwareTips file scan

The link always shows the latest result for this exact file (its SHA-256 fingerprint).

Antivirus results

12 of 70 flagged

  • Flagged 12
  • No detection 58
  • No result 5
FileGlacier.exe3.7 MBSHA-256 2c7c1c9bb78e…886f53
  • Code signing Unsigned
  • Test run Completed
  • First seen 8d ago
12 of the 70 antivirus engines that checked it flag it, including Microsoft and Kaspersky.

Chapter 02

Why we think so

5 points against it and 1 in its favour, checked against the scan evidence.

MT AI Engine · Verdict analysis

The reasoning behind this verdict

Analyst conclusion

12 of the 70 antivirus engines that checked it detect this file, including six major antivirus engines such as Kaspersky (password stealer) and Fortinet (Vidar). In the sandbox it killed Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera and Vivaldi and contacted a remote handshake gate after geolocating the machine. This matches infostealer behaviour.

Where this verdict could be wrong2 caveats
  • No sandbox run returned a malicious verdict, and no injection target or persistence was recorded.
  • Only Fortinet names Vidar specifically; the other major labels are generic or heuristic.

These are the assessment's weak points. If you believe one applies to your file, report the verdict and we'll re-review it.

6 sources checked · all complete. See every source

Chapter 03

What it did in our test

It ran in 3 isolated tests; no test environment rated what it did as risky.

Test run summary

Capture complete
  • 3isolated sandbox runs
  • 21sandbox rule tags
  • 7spawned processes
  • 4network contacts
  • 21filesystem & mutex artifacts

What the test run showed

What the file did on a test computer

Confirmed in the test run

  • Moderate concern: Contains packed or scrambled code that is harder to inspect (common in installers too).

  • Moderate concern: Ran commands or a script on the test computer.

  • Moderate concern: Used an unusual way to talk to a server.

  • Moderate concern: Downloaded a file during the test run.

  • Moderate concern: Checked whether it was running on a test computer.

  • Note: Read the network settings of the test computer.

  • Note: Listed the programs running on the test computer.

Sandbox labels we could not confirm (common in safe files too)

  • Not confirmed: A sandbox rule tagged this run as code injection, but no injected program was recorded.

  • Not confirmed: A sandbox rule tagged this run as weakening security settings; no setting change was recorded.

  • Not confirmed: A sandbox rule tagged this run as changing how Windows loads code; nothing confirms it.

This file was run on a test computer (a sandbox), not on yours. Labels we could not confirm are listed so you can see them, but they are not treated as evidence against the file.

Threat context

How password stealers work

A password stealer runs quietly in the background and copies your private data, such as saved passwords, browser cookies, autofill details and crypto wallets, then sends it to criminals. You usually won't notice anything.

Bottom line:Stolen logins are used to break into your accounts or sold in bulk, so change passwords from another device.

Recorded behavior

What happened in the test

Grouped by step. The order is not a timeline.

Seen in the test runWorked out from other results

  1. Input file

    The submitted object

    1
    1. Evidence 1 of 7: FileSeen in the test run

      Glacier.exe

      2c7c1c9bb78e33756c4b249707ce04fae762a5954ec52a561143d4a690886f53

      Uploaded file

  2. Processes

    What ran

    2
    1. Evidence 2 of 7: ProcessSeen in the test run

      Glacier.exe

      "C:\Users\<USER>\Desktop\Glacier.exe"

      Test run
    2. Evidence 3 of 7: ProcessSeen in the test run

      Glacier.exe

      "C:\Users\user\Desktop\Glacier.exe"

      Test run
    3. +1 more recorded observation

  3. Files

    Created or changed

    2
    1. Evidence 4 of 7: Written fileSeen in the test run

      akg_debug.txt

      C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Local\Temp\akg_debug.txt

      Test run
    2. Evidence 5 of 7: Written fileSeen in the test run

      akg_debug.txt

      C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Temp\akg_debug.txt

      Test run
    3. +1 more recorded observation

  4. Network

    Hosts contacted

    2
    1. Evidence 6 of 7: Contacted hostSeen in the test run

      kkeyyou.cc

      Contacted during the test run.

      Test run
    2. Evidence 7 of 7: Contacted hostWorked out from other results

      ip-api.com

      Older reputation report (safe), not counted as current evidence.

      Contacted-host cross-check
    3. +1 more recorded observation

7 facts from the test run. See the full activity list.

Chapter 04

Technical details

12 of the 70 antivirus engines that checked it flag it; no publisher signature.

Sources checked

Every check behind this verdict

6 sources checked · all complete. Complete means the check returned a usable result; it does not mean the file is safe.

SourceStatusResultChecked
Antivirus enginesVirusTotal · 75 enginesCompleteRisk signal: 12 of 70 engines flagged it · 5 gave no result Details for antivirus engines
Sandbox runVirusTotal sandboxes · CAPE Sandbox, VirusTotal Jujubox, ZenboxComplete3 runs, no sandbox verdict recorded Details for sandbox run
Contacted hostsMalwareTips URL scannerComplete4 contacted hosts checked Details for contacted hosts
Signature rulesYARAify community rules + MalwareTips rulesComplete1 MalwareTips behaviour rule Details for signature rules
Malware sample databaseabuse.ch MalwareBazaarCompleteNot listed
Known-software referenceCIRCL hashlookupCompleteNo match

Engines that flagged it 12

  • Avira (major engine)TR/W64.Evo
  • ESET-NOD32 (major engine)WinGo/Kryptik.ABP trojan
  • Fortinet (major engine)W64/Vidar.YI!tr
  • Kaspersky (major engine)HEUR:Trojan-PSW.Win32.Agent.gen
  • Microsoft (major engine)Trojan:Win32/Wacatac.H!ml
  • Symantec (major engine)ML.Attribute.HighConfidence
  • BkavW32.Malware.DE02F714
  • CrowdStrikewin/malicious_confidence_60% (D)
4 more in the full engine list

File fingerprint

Last analyzed
Oct 18, 2026, 9:33 PM UTC
SHA-256
2c7c1c9bb78e33756c4b249707ce04fae762a5954ec52a561143d4a690886f53
SHA-1
663b5aded78fa889cb1f55e47d5c309974c5331b
MD5
738a294c2179be538a521a90a33699b7

About this file

Glacier.exe is a Win32 EXE file of 3.7 MB.

Type and size
Win32 EXE · 3.7 MB
Signer
UnsignedNo code signature.
First seen
Oct 18, 2026On VirusTotal.
Submitted by
10 distinct sources
Packer
None detected
Entropy
6.09 of 8

First scanned

Chapter 05

Questions & answers

Short answers to the 9 questions people ask most about this file.

Is Glacier.exe malware?
Yes. This copy of Glacier.exe (SHA-256 2c7c1c9b…6f53) is malicious. Other files with the same name can be different, so check the hash. Don't run it. Delete it, then empty the Recycle Bin. 12 of the 70 antivirus engines that checked it flag it, some as Vidar. Antivirus engines classify it as a password stealer, built to copy saved passwords, cookies and crypto wallets. If you've already run it, see the steps below.
What is Glacier.exe?
Glacier.exe is a Windows program, about 3.7 MB. It carries no version information saying what it is or who made it. VirusTotal first saw it on Oct 18, 2026.
How many antivirus engines detected Glacier.exe?
12 of the 70 antivirus engines that checked it flag Glacier.exe, including Microsoft and Kaspersky. We weigh which engines flagged it and what else the scan found, not just the count. The rating comes from all the evidence together, not from this count alone.
I already downloaded and ran Glacier.exe — what should I do?
Act quickly. 1) Disconnect the device from the internet. 2) Run a full scan with your antivirus and let it remove what it finds. 3) Change your important passwords from another device you trust, starting with email and banking, and turn on two-step verification. 4) If you bank or shop on this device, watch your accounts and tell your bank about payments you don't recognise. 5) If the scan keeps finding it, back up your personal files and reinstall Windows.
How do I remove Glacier.exe?
To remove Glacier.exe: 1) run a full scan with your antivirus and let it remove what it finds. 2) Delete it, then empty the Recycle Bin. 3) Check Settings > Apps, your browser extensions, startup apps (Task Manager > Startup apps) and scheduled tasks for anything you don't recognise. 4) Restart and scan again. If it keeps coming back, scan from Safe Mode with Networking, or back up your files and reinstall Windows.
What kind of malware is Glacier.exe?
Antivirus engines classify Glacier.exe as a password stealer, built to copy saved passwords, cookies and crypto wallets. Engines attribute it to the Vidar family.
Is Glacier.exe digitally signed?
No. Glacier.exe is not digitally signed. Many legitimate files aren't either, but it means nothing proves who published it.
What is the SHA-256 hash of Glacier.exe?
The SHA-256 fingerprint of Glacier.exe is 2c7c1c9bb78e33756c4b249707ce04fae762a5954ec52a561143d4a690886f53, and its MD5 is 738a294c2179be538a521a90a33699b7. Two files with the same SHA-256 are identical, so use it to check you have exactly this file, not just one with the same name.
How up to date is this analysis of Glacier.exe?
This report reflects the scan on Oct 18, 2026. A file's fingerprint never changes, but antivirus engines keep learning, so a rating can change later. To get a newer result, scan the file again: we refresh the antivirus results when the saved ones are out of date.
Chapter 06

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