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Verdict Malicious

Analyzed , 9 days ago

Is GameBooterZero.zip safe? No, we rate this exact file malicious.

This ZIP of fake game-booster batch scripts is flagged by 20 of the 65 antivirus engines that checked it, with major vendors agreeing it carries a fork bomb that can freeze or…

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Strong evidence · Two or more major antivirus engines agree.

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GameBooterZero.zip: Malicious — MalwareTips file scan

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

Antivirus results

20 of 65 flagged

  • Flagged 20
  • No detection 45
  • No result 10
FileGameBooterZero.zip10.5 kBSHA-256 3252d2aed719…68ff86
  • Code signing Not applicable
  • Test run Not run
  • First seen 9d ago
20 of the 65 antivirus engines that checked it flag it, including Kaspersky and ESET.

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

Five major antivirus engines, including ESET, Kaspersky and TrendMicro, agree it contains a batch fork bomb. Our static analysis found 15 batch scripts posing as FPS boosters, one of which registers itself to start automatically.

Where this verdict could be wrong2 caveats
  • Several engines file the detection under an application or joke category rather than a trojan, so the scripts may be disruptive pranks rather than data-stealing malware.
  • No sandbox run is available, so the fork-bomb behaviour is inferred from engine labels, not observed.

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

7 sources checked · 5 complete · 1 not run · 1 not needed or not applicable. See every source

Chapter 03

What it did in our test

No completed test run is saved for this file.

Threat context

How trojans work

A trojan pretends to be something useful or harmless so that you run it. Once open, it does its real job in the background, 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.

Chapter 04

Technical details

20 of the 65 antivirus engines that checked it flag it.

Our file inspection

What the file contains

We opened the uploaded ZIP archive in an isolated sandbox and read its structure without running it.

CompleteZIP archive1 finding
  • MediumT1547.001 · Auto-startT1053.005 · Scheduled task

    The script registers itself or another program to start automatically (Run key, scheduled task, service or startup folder).

    Matched: autostart registration (in archive entry "ProcessOptimizing.bat")

  • LowT1059.003 · Runs commandsT1105 · Network file transfer

    The script downloads content and runs it in the open. Installer and setup one-liners do this too, so on its own it is only a weak signal.

    Matched: batch script; download + run (in archive entry "FPSBoost.bat")

Archive contents (zip)
Files
15
Programs
0
Scripts
15
Encrypted
0
  • AntiFPSDrop.bat673 B · script
  • Cpu_GpuBooster.bat2.0 MB · script
  • FPSBoost.bat1.1 KB · script
  • GameBar.bat111 B · script
  • GameOptimizer.bat578 B · script
  • ProcessOptimizing.bat932 B · script
  • RamOptimizer.bat413 B · script
  • StartUp Optimizer.bat1.2 KB · script
  • WifiOptimizer.bat734 B · script
  • WIFI.bat550 B · script
  • BootOptimizer.bat43 B · script
  • TotalOPtimizer.bat5 B · script
Network indicators in the file
dl.musicdel.irdl4.fara-download.ir

3 links found. Only domains are shown; paths and query strings are never published.

Checked on Oct 29, 2026 while the file was uploaded. MalwareTips deleted its copy afterwards; VirusTotal keeps the uploaded file.

Sources checked

Every check behind this verdict

7 sources checked · 5 complete · 1 not run · 1 not needed or not applicable. Complete means the check returned a usable result; it does not mean the file is safe.

SourceStatusResultChecked
Antivirus enginesVirusTotal · 75 enginesCompleteRisk signal: 20 of 65 engines flagged it · 10 gave no result Details for antivirus engines
Sandbox runVirusTotal sandboxesNot runNo sandbox run is recorded for this fileNo date recorded
Contacted hostsMalwareTips URL scannerNot neededNo sandbox run, so there were no contacted hosts to checkNo date recorded
Static analysisMalwareTips, without running the fileCompleteWorth noting: 1 medium-severity finding Details for static analysis
Signature rulesYARAify community rules + MalwareTips rulesCompleteNo rule matched
Malware sample databaseabuse.ch MalwareBazaarCompleteNot listed
Known-software referenceCIRCL hashlookupCompleteNo match

Engines that flagged it 20

  • BitDefender (major engine)Application.ForkBomb.2
  • Emsisoft (major engine)Application.ForkBomb.2 (B)
  • ESET-NOD32 (major engine)BAT/ForkBomb.A trojan
  • Fortinet (major engine)BAT/Forkbomb.B660!tr
  • GData (major engine)Application.ForkBomb.2
  • Kaspersky (major engine)HEUR:Trojan.BAT.ForkBomb.gen
  • Sophos (major engine)Troj/Bat-AEO
  • TrendMicro (major engine)Trojan.BAT.FORKBOMB.A
12 more in the full engine list

File fingerprint

Last analyzed
Oct 29, 2026, 6:53 AM UTC
SHA-256
3252d2aed719601e19351213113cffbd86762af363701df3e75d23289368ff86
SHA-1
dd4e57bc2ee76754be688f833f30b886daf557a5
MD5
c6e03558519159dd35ce41aca0446a99

About this file

GameBooterZero.zip is a ZIP file of 10.5 kB.

Type and size
ZIP · 10.5 kB
Signer
Not applicable
First seen
Oct 29, 2026On VirusTotal.
Submitted by
2 distinct sourcesRarely seen: few people have submitted this exact file.

First scanned

Chapter 05

Questions & answers

Short answers to the 8 questions people ask most about this file.

Is GameBooterZero.zip malware?
Yes. This copy of GameBooterZero.zip (SHA-256 3252d2ae…ff86) is malicious. Other files with the same name can be different, so check the hash. Don't open or extract it. Delete the archive and any files you extracted from it, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 20 of the 65 antivirus engines that checked it flag it, most as ForkBomb. Antivirus engines classify it as a trojan: malware disguised as something harmless so that you run it. If you've already opened or extracted it, see the steps below.
What is GameBooterZero.zip?
GameBooterZero.zip is a ZIP archive, about 10.5 kB. VirusTotal first saw it on Oct 29, 2026.
How many antivirus engines detected GameBooterZero.zip?
20 of the 65 antivirus engines that checked it flag GameBooterZero.zip, including Kaspersky and ESET. 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 opened or extracted GameBooterZero.zip — what should I do?
1) Delete the archive and any files you extracted from it, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 2) Run a full scan with your antivirus. 3) If it asked you to enable editing or macros, or a page it opened asked for a password or card details, change that password from another device and call your bank if you paid.
How do I remove GameBooterZero.zip?
Delete the archive and any files you extracted from it, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. If you ran anything that was inside it, run a full scan with your antivirus.
What kind of malware is GameBooterZero.zip?
Antivirus engines classify GameBooterZero.zip as a trojan: malware disguised as something harmless so that you run it. Engines attribute it to the ForkBomb family.
What is the SHA-256 hash of GameBooterZero.zip?
The SHA-256 fingerprint of GameBooterZero.zip is 3252d2aed719601e19351213113cffbd86762af363701df3e75d23289368ff86, and its MD5 is c6e03558519159dd35ce41aca0446a99. 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 GameBooterZero.zip?
This report reflects the scan on Oct 29, 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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