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Verdict Malicious

Analyzed , 12 days ago

Is portable (1).exe safe? No, we rate this exact file malicious.

MalwareTips staff checked this exact file and rated it Malicious.

Don't run this file

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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. If you typed passwords on the device after running it, change them from another device you trust.

  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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Checked by MalwareTips staff on Oct 22, 2026
Several malware-specific detection rules identify this file as the Remcos remote-access trojan with ransomware traits. Do not run it. If you already ran it, disconnect from the internet, run a full scan with an up-to-date antivirus, and change your passwords from a different, clean device.
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portable (1).exe: Malicious — MalwareTips file scan

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

Antivirus results

1 of 64 flagged

  • Flagged 1
  • No detection 63
  • No result 11
Fileportable (1).exe14.3 MBSHA-256 38b8486f62cf…a3ec5c
  • Code signing Unsigned
  • Test run Completed
  • First seen 19d ago
13 strong detection rules matched this file.

Chapter 02

Why we think so

1 point against it and 0 in its favour, checked against the scan evidence.

MalwareTips staff review

Staff assessment of this file

The decision below was made by staff for this exact SHA-256 hash.

Analyst conclusion

Staff decision: see the note at the top of the report.

Where this verdict could be wrong1 caveat
  • The staff decision applies to this exact SHA-256 hash; a different build requires a separate review.

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 our isolated test environment; no test environment rated what it did as risky.

Test run summary

Capture complete
  • 21sandbox rule tags
  • 7spawned processes
  • 1network contact
  • 34filesystem & 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: Checked whether it was running on a test computer.

  • Note: Read the user name of the test computer.

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

  • Note: Talked to servers over the internet during the test run.

  • Note: Read basic details of the test computer, such as its Windows version.

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 recording keystrokes; no keylogging was confirmed.

  • Not confirmed: Showed activity a sandbox rule links to file encryption; no ransomware behaviour was confirmed.

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

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.

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 6: FileSeen in the test run

      portable (1).exe

      38b8486f62cf81af29906910392b4acec1ffee0a134b2249e513591af7a3ec5c

      Uploaded file

  2. Processes

    What ran

    2
    1. Evidence 2 of 6: ProcessSeen in the test run

      portable.exe

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

      Test run
    2. Evidence 3 of 6: ProcessSeen in the test run

      msedgewebview2.exe

      "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeWebView\Application\122.0.2365.92\msedgewebview2.exe" --embedded-browser-webview=1 --webview-exe-name=portable.exe --webview-exe-version=8.27.0 --user-data-dir="C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Local\net.wearedevs.portable\EBWebView" --noerrdialogs --embedded-browser-webview-dpi-awareness=2 --edge-webview-custom-scheme --autoplay-policy=no-user-gesture-required --disable-features=msWebOOUI,msPdfOOUI,msSmartScreenProtection --enable-features=MojoIpcz --lang=en-US --accept-lang=en-US --mojo-named-platform-channel-pipe=6132.3404.87575631944793993

      Test run
    3. +1 more recorded observation

  3. Files

    Created or changed

    2
    1. Evidence 4 of 6: Written fileSeen in the test run

      throttle_store.dat

      C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Local\net.wearedevs.portable\EBWebView\Crashpad\throttle_store.dat

      Test run
    2. Evidence 5 of 6: Written fileSeen in the test run

      settings.dat

      C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Local\net.wearedevs.portable\EBWebView\Crashpad\settings.dat

      Test run
    3. +1 more recorded observation

  4. Network

    Hosts contacted

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

      150.171.29.11

      Contacted during the test run.

      Test run

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

Chapter 04

Technical details

1 of the 64 antivirus engines that checked it flags 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 enginesCompleteWorth noting: 1 of 64 engines flagged it · 11 gave no result Details for antivirus engines
Sandbox runVirusTotal sandboxesCompleteCombined summary: clean verdict Details for sandbox run
Contacted hostsMalwareTips URL scannerComplete1 contacted host checked Details for contacted hosts
Signature rulesYARAify community rules + MalwareTips rulesCompleteRisk signal: 33 community YARA rules (13 malware-specific) · 1 MalwareTips behaviour rule Details for signature rules
Malware sample databaseabuse.ch MalwareBazaarCompleteNot listed
Known-software referenceCIRCL hashlookupCompleteNo match

Engines that flagged it 1

  • Trapminemalicious.high.ml.score

File fingerprint

Last analyzed
Oct 13, 2026, 6:48 PM UTC
SHA-256
38b8486f62cf81af29906910392b4acec1ffee0a134b2249e513591af7a3ec5c
SHA-1
00c3c57426599c07049925ba8c8b7dc0895f4f94
MD5
2ac11662eb605aa63a88087f17a3ad9f

About this file

portable (1).exe is a Win32 EXE file of 14.3 MB.

Type and size
Win32 EXE · 14.3 MB
Signer
UnsignedNo code signature.
First seen
Oct 6, 2026On VirusTotal.
Submitted by
613 distinct sources
Packer
None detected
Entropy
6.32 of 8

First scanned Updated

Verdict history

  1. Malicious
  2. Suspiciousafter a re-check of the saved evidence
  3. Maliciousclassified by MalwareTips staff

Ratings change when antivirus engines, our checks or MalwareTips staff learn more about a file.

Chapter 05

Questions & answers

Short answers to the 7 questions people ask most about this file.

Is portable (1).exe a virus?
Yes. This copy of portable (1).exe (SHA-256 38b8486f…ec5c) 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. 1 of the 64 antivirus engines that checked it flags it. If you've already run it, see the steps below.
What is portable (1).exe?
portable (1).exe is a Windows program, about 14.3 MB. It carries no version information saying what it is or who made it. VirusTotal first saw it on Oct 6, 2026.
How many antivirus engines detected portable (1).exe?
1 of the 64 antivirus engines that checked it flags portable (1).exe (Trapmine). 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.
What should I do if I already ran portable (1).exe?
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 portable (1).exe?
To remove portable (1).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 is the SHA-256 hash of portable (1).exe?
The SHA-256 fingerprint of portable (1).exe is 38b8486f62cf81af29906910392b4acec1ffee0a134b2249e513591af7a3ec5c, and its MD5 is 2ac11662eb605aa63a88087f17a3ad9f. 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 portable (1).exe?
This report reflects the scan on Oct 13, 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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