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Is game.exe safe?

Verdict
Malicious

Runtime analysis observed injection, service creation, and defense impairment, reinforced by 15 YARA rules, despite no detections among 75 antivirus engines.

A completed runtime analysis produced a malware finding and mapped activity to process injection, service creation, and defense impairment. Fifteen researcher YARA rules reinforce those concerns, although 0 of 75 antivirus engines detected the file and the observed network contacts had no cached threat findings.

Do not run this file

Quarantine the file and avoid executing it outside an isolated analysis environment. If it already ran, keep security software enabled, isolate the host, and investigate service, driver, and endpoint-protection changes.

Read the full analysis
Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
0of 75 flagged
Flagged 0No detection 75
Digital specimengame.exe487bd28f3d0b43ed98…586c7bc82a9474
Size1.5 MB
Code signingUnsigned
SandboxRuntime complete
First seen8y ago
Evidence3 priority signals
1 isolated runtime environment classified the observed behavior as malicious.

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.

73%Confidence
High
Analyst conclusion

A completed runtime analysis produced a malware finding and mapped activity to process injection, service creation, and defense impairment. Fifteen researcher YARA rules reinforce those concerns, although 0 of 75 antivirus engines detected the file and the observed network contacts had no cached threat findings.

Where this verdict could be wrong5 caveats
  • All 75 antivirus engines were non-detecting, including 17 tier-1 engines, which is substantial counter-evidence to the runtime result.
  • contactedHosts found no malicious or suspicious no complete contacted-host reputation result was available records for www.microsoft.com and res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft.
  • droppedChildren inspected 10 files without a malicious child, but every child remains unclassified rather than affirmatively benign.
  • externalIntel.circl.knownMalicious=null and MalwareBazaar returned no hit.
  • The sample is common and old, with 495348 submissions since 2018, reducing the likelihood of an obscure newly emerging threat.

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

Quarantine the file and avoid executing it outside an isolated analysis environment. If it already ran, keep security software enabled, isolate the host, and investigate service, driver, and endpoint-protection changes.

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

    0 of 75 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Complete

    1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.

  • Network

    Partial

    20 of 40 contacted hosts were cross-checked; coverage is incomplete.

  • YARA

    Complete

    6 signature or behavior rules 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
  • 28MITRE ATT&CK techniques
  • 15spawned processes
  • 40network contacts
  • 40filesystem & mutex artifacts

What this file does

Observed actions and their security significance

  • High concern: Created or modified a scheduled task, which can provide persistence.

  • High concern: Injected code into another process, a technique that can conceal execution.

  • High concern: Created or modified a system service, which can keep code running.

  • High concern: Changed an auto-start location that can make code run after sign-in or restart.

  • High concern: Attempted to impair or bypass security controls.

  • High concern: Manipulated how the operating system loads code, which can redirect execution.

  • Moderate concern: Contained obfuscated or packed code that makes inspection harder.

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

7 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 game.exe malware?
Evidence-based answer
Yes — game.exe is malicious. Do not run it. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 0 of 75 antivirus engines flag it. 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 game.exe?
Evidence-based answer
game.exe is a Windows executable program, about 1.5 MB. Our analysis identifies it as malicious — 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 game.exe?
Evidence-based answer
None — 0 of 75 antivirus engines flagged game.exe, but that does not make it safe: antivirus engines often miss new or targeted samples. The malicious verdict is supported by 1 isolated runtime environment that classified the observed behavior as malicious and by the wider saved evidence.
I already downloaded and ran game.exe — what should I do?
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 game.exe?
Evidence-based answer
To remove game.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 game.exe?
Evidence-based answer
game.exe is classified as a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. 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 game.exe?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of game.exe is 487bd28f3d0b43ed9827ba519d6d113c4f31059bd62b4492da586c7bc82a9474, and its MD5 is 9ebc7dd20fa66f5deabfd8873a4ed8c6. 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 game.exe?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on September 27, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of game.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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