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Is BlueStacksInstaller.exe safe?

Verdict
Malicious

Unsigned installer flagged by six tier-1 engines as MSILZilla-family trojan with matching imphash history.

Six tier-6 engines (BitDefender, Emsisoft, GData, Ikarus, Microsoft, Symantec) label the file MSILZilla or Wacatac variants. Similar imphash samples previously returned malicious verdicts. The file is unsigned and contacted an external IP with no domain recorded.

Do not run this file

Treat as malicious; avoid execution and remove the file.

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Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
22of 76 flagged
Flagged 22No detection 54
Digital specimenBlueStacksInstaller.exe3231279e78e005d59f…71beb32232bb01
Size503.5 KB
Code signingUnsigned
SandboxRuntime complete
First seen9mo ago
Evidence2 priority signals
22 of 76 antivirus engines flagged the file, including ALYac and APEX.

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.

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.

78%Confidence
High
Analyst conclusion

Six tier-6 engines (BitDefender, Emsisoft, GData, Ikarus, Microsoft, Symantec) label the file MSILZilla or Wacatac variants. Similar imphash samples previously returned malicious verdicts. The file is unsigned and contacted an external IP with no domain recorded.

Where this verdict could be wrong1 caveat
  • contactedHosts is null — no complete host-reputation cross-check available for 162.159.36.2

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

Treat as malicious; avoid execution and remove the file.

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

    22 of 76 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Complete

    1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.

  • Network

    Partial

    1 runtime contact was observed without a completed reputation cross-check.

  • YARA

    Complete

    1 signature or behavior rule 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
  • 13MITRE ATT&CK techniques
  • 5spawned processes
  • 1network contacts
  • 17filesystem & mutex artifacts

What this file does

Observed actions and their security significance

  • 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: Decoded or unpacked concealed content while running.

  • Moderate concern: Checked the environment for virtualisation or analysis tools.

  • Note: Reads your Windows user-account details.

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

  • Note: Collects details about your system.

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 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 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 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 BlueStacksInstaller.exe a virus?
Evidence-based answer
Yes — BlueStacksInstaller.exe is malicious. Do not run it. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 22 of 76 antivirus engines flag it (family: msilzilla). It behaves as a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. If you've already run it, see the removal and recovery steps below.
What is BlueStacksInstaller.exe?
Evidence-based answer
BlueStacksInstaller.exe is a Windows executable program, about 504 KB. Our analysis identifies it as malicious (family: msilzilla) — 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 BlueStacksInstaller.exe?
Evidence-based answer
22 of 76 antivirus engines flagged BlueStacksInstaller.exe, 22 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 BlueStacksInstaller.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 BlueStacksInstaller.exe?
Evidence-based answer
To remove BlueStacksInstaller.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 BlueStacksInstaller.exe?
Evidence-based answer
BlueStacksInstaller.exe is classified as a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. Engines attribute it to the msilzilla 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 BlueStacksInstaller.exe?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of BlueStacksInstaller.exe is 3231279e78e005d59fa65fee67cbe57a23892299af209b690071beb32232bb01, and its MD5 is 72a04853ec60623bd133de8126872338. 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 BlueStacksInstaller.exe?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on August 14, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of BlueStacksInstaller.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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