Malicious
17 engines flag this signed OfferCore bundler with process-injection behaviour and a malicious signer history.
4274d4ae1d7074e3a0…014df67328The reasoning behind this verdict
The MT AI Engine weighs every signal from this scan — antivirus detections, sandbox behaviour, code signing, prevalence and historical matches — to reach a single, evidence-based verdict.
The engine consensus on OfferCore/Bundler is consistent across tier-1 vendors and matches the popularThreatLabel. The signer has no clean history and similar files signed by the same entity were previously marked malicious. Behavioural signals include T1055 injection and direct-IP contact without DNS, both atypical for legitimate software. While sandbox and host-cache results are clean, the combination of engine family consensus, signer reputation, and offensive techniques outweighs those benign indicators.
Each signal cites a concrete token from the evidence the arbiter saw — engine name, MITRE technique, signer string, or an exact count.
engines.tier1Malicious=3 with topDetections from BitDefender, Emsisoft, ESET-NOD32, GData, Microsoft all naming OfferCore/Bundler variants
signing.signer='Infivora' with signerStats.maliciousRate=1 and similarHashes[0].verdict=malicious (matchKind=signer)
behaviour.offensiveTechniques=['T1055'] and triggeredHeuristics[0].rule='MalwareTips.Synth.ProcessInjection' (high severity)
similarHashes shows 3 malicious verdicts with reasonCode ai:malware_family_offercore for OfferCore family
- No malicious sandbox verdict
- No malicious dropped children
- Medium prevalence with multiple submitters
- Signed by Infivora with 100% malicious historical rate
- T1055 process injection observed
- Direct-IP C2 without DNS resolution
- Consistent OfferCore family detections across tier-1 engines
Treat as malicious OfferCore bundler; avoid execution and remove if present.
What this file does
What it attempted when executed in an isolated sandbox
High concern: Hides inside another running program to evade antivirus.
High concern: Talks to a remote server to take commands or send out your data.
Moderate concern: Obfuscates or packs its code to avoid detection.
Moderate concern: Deletes traces of itself to cover its tracks.
Note: Collects details about your system.
Note: Loads extra code modules while running.
Translated from the file's technical behaviour during analysis. It never ran on your device.
Threat context
How bundlers & adware work
This is a bundler — a real-looking installer that hides extra software inside. When you run it, it quietly installs things you never asked for: ad injectors, browser toolbars, fake 'PC cleaner' apps, or even more bundlers. The people behind it get paid for every unwanted app they sneak on.
Bottom line:It's not usually built to destroy files, but it slows your PC, floods it with ads, and can be a real pain to fully remove.
What to do now
This file is dangerous. Treat it as harmful and remove it.
Don't open or run this file. Delete it from your Downloads (or wherever you saved it), then empty the Recycle Bin.
If you already opened it, disconnect from the internet and run a full scan with your antivirus — Windows Security, built into Windows, is sufficient.
If you typed any passwords while it was open, change them from a device you trust.
In future, only download software from the official website or an official app store.
offercore corroborated by 2 sources
- VT (74 engines)offercore
- MT AI Engineoffercore
What this file did when executed
This file was detonated in 1 sandbox and its runtime behaviour was observed.
Adversary techniques mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
- 13.226.242.27
- 18.238.136.92
- 35.82.241.224
- 23.51.25.206
- 107.167.125.189
- 107.167.96.44
- 104.18.24.17
- 18.238.176.76
- 13.226.251.104
- 18.238.136.5
- http://statusd.digitalcertvalidation.com/MFEwTzBNMEswSTAJBgUrDgMCGgUABBRNolijWxrE%2B4oss3hMFE8Heagz1AQU9VYiH9m%2Fa1kkUrDhas3A4Vdn6egCEAaV2Cvjf8%2BY2vZ6CGdVSuk%3D
- https://d2cxzkcwhivupa.cloudfront.net/o
- https://d2cxzkcwhivupa.cloudfront.net/zbd
- https://d2cxzkcwhivupa.cloudfront.net/f/RAV_Triple_NCB/images/DOTPS-855/EN.png
- https://d2cxzkcwhivupa.cloudfront.net/f/WebAdvisor/images/NEW/EN.png
- https://d2cxzkcwhivupa.cloudfront.net/f/OperaGX/images/DOTPS-1867/LightBG/EN.png
- C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Local\Temp\is-M2035N28YA.tmp\SPLATTER SCHOOL_Z2m-sZ8.tmp
- C:\$Extend\$Quota:$Q:$INDEX_ALLOCATION
- C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Temp\is-JGO5PXR9G5.tmp
- C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Temp\is-JGO5PXR9G5.tmp\SPLATTER SCHOOL_Z2m-sZ8.tmp
Files this sample writes at runtime
This file drops 1 child at runtime. None are currently flagged malicious in our cache.
- dc8c86bf2ce73f88cf48…ecf0f3Never scannednever seen before
YARA & heuristic rule matches
A researcher-curated or high-severity heuristic rule matched this sample. These rules target specific malware families and are near-definitive.
MITRE T1055 (Process Injection) observed — CreateRemoteThread / APC / reflective-DLL injection. The payload is being smuggled into a legitimate process to bypass AV hooks.
Evidence"C:\Users\<USER>\Desktop\SPLATTER SCHOOL_Z2m-sZ8.exe"Sample contacted 20 external IP address(es) and zero domains. Benign software virtually always uses DNS; no-DNS direct-IP C2 is a strong malware indicator because it bypasses reputation systems and dodges domain-based blocklists.
Evidence13.226.242.27 · 18.238.136.92 · 35.82.241.224
17 detections across 74 engines
Section entropy & packers
Section-level entropy and packer detection from the PE header. Nothing suspicious here — entropy is within the normal range for unpacked code.
How widely this file has been seen
Moderate prevalence — neither rare nor common. No strong prior applies.
Forensic fingerprint
- File name
- Grand Theft Auto 6_bj7-Uw5.exe
- Size
- 15.42 MB
- MIME type
- (unknown)
- Detected type
- Win32 EXE
- SHA-256
- 4274d4ae1d7074e3a089ed6845fcc7d950762c30e77de50a90aaa3014df67328
- MD5
- e5ffe3fa9b4ab3e2f8f22749916a573a
- SHA-1
- 4d25da8c26d8b86cff81a210e86512b593e4d879
- PE imphash
- 88016fcdef7f227c62171d0afad9aae4
- First seen (VT)
- 7/18/2026, 8:18:38 AM
- Last analysis (VT)
- 7/18/2026, 8:18:38 AM
- First scan (MalwareTips)
- 7/18/2026, 2:04:52 PM
- Last scan (MalwareTips)
- 7/18/2026, 2:04:52 PM
- Code signer
- Infivoraverified
Safety FAQ
Common questions about Grand Theft Auto 6_bj7-Uw5.exe, answered from the scan data above.
- Yes — Grand Theft Auto 6_bj7-Uw5.exe is malicious, so do not run it, and delete it. 17 of 74 antivirus engines flag it (family: offercore). It behaves as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUA) — not always destructive, but it bundles ads, trackers, or unwanted changes you didn't ask for. If you've already run it, see the removal and recovery steps below.
- Grand Theft Auto 6_bj7-Uw5.exe is a Windows executable program, about 15.4 MB. Our analysis identifies it as malicious (family: offercore) — adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUA) — not always destructive, but it bundles ads, trackers, or unwanted changes you didn't ask for. 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.
- 17 of 74 antivirus engines flagged Grand Theft Auto 6_bj7-Uw5.exe, 17 of them as outright malicious. A detection rate at this level is a reliable signal that the file is dangerous.
- 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.
- To remove Grand Theft Auto 6_bj7-Uw5.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 the original Grand Theft Auto 6_bj7-Uw5.exe file and empty the Recycle Bin/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.
- Grand Theft Auto 6_bj7-Uw5.exe is classified as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUA) — not always destructive, but it bundles ads, trackers, or unwanted changes you didn't ask for. Engines attribute it to the offercore 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.
- Yes — Grand Theft Auto 6_bj7-Uw5.exe carries a valid digital signature from Infivora, 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.
- The SHA-256 hash of Grand Theft Auto 6_bj7-Uw5.exe is 4274d4ae1d7074e3a089ed6845fcc7d950762c30e77de50a90aaa3014df67328, and its MD5 is e5ffe3fa9b4ab3e2f8f22749916a573a. 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.
- This report reflects the scan run on July 18, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of Grand Theft Auto 6_bj7-Uw5.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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