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Verdict Malicious

Analyzed , 1 month ago

Is project.exe safe? No, we rate this exact file malicious.

Eight major antivirus engines and 22 YARA rules flag this unsigned 64-bit PE as GenKryptik.

Strong evidence · Two or more major antivirus engines agree.

Don't run this file

Remove the file and scan the host with current signatures; monitor for any persistence mechanisms left behind.

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.

If you opened or installed it

Avoid banking and sign-ins on that device until it is clean. These free MalwareTips guides walk you through it.

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project.exe: Malicious — MalwareTips file scan

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Antivirus results

39 of 70 flagged

  • Flagged 39
  • No detection 31
  • No result 5
Fileproject.exe25.1 MBSHA-256 5d4ad3e19d7b…67cccd
  • Code signing Unsigned
  • Test run Completed
  • First seen 4mo ago
4 strong detection rules matched this file.

Chapter 02

Why we think so

4 points against it and 2 in its favour, checked against the scan evidence.

MT AI Engine · Verdict analysis

The reasoning behind this verdict

Analyst conclusion

39 of the 70 antivirus engines that checked it detect the file, including eight major detections converging on GenKryptik. The sample is unsigned, exhibits two offensive MITRE techniques, and matches 22 community YARA rules.

Where this verdict could be wrong2 caveats
  • No contacted-host reputation result was saved — host-reputation cross-check incomplete.
  • No dropped file is known to be malicious

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 · 5 complete · 1 not needed or not applicable. 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
  • 18sandbox rule tags
  • 3spawned processes
  • 0network contacts
  • 11filesystem & 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 basic details of the test computer, such as its Windows version.

  • Note: Looked through folders on the test computer (most installers do this).

  • Note: Loaded extra code modules while running.

Sandbox labels we could not confirm (common in safe files too)

  • Not confirmed: A sandbox rule tagged this run as recording keystrokes; no keylogging 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.

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.

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 5: FileSeen in the test run

      project.exe

      5d4ad3e19d7bd5da58e294dff1e4c5f47fa65bfb208581a96537e87db967cccd

      Uploaded file

  2. Processes

    What ran

    2
    1. Evidence 2 of 5: ProcessSeen in the test run

      cmd.exe

      cmd.exe /d /c exit 0

      Test run
    2. Evidence 3 of 5: ProcessSeen in the test run

      project.exe

      "C:\Users\user\Desktop\project.exe"

      Test run
    3. +1 more recorded observation

  3. Files

    Created or changed

    2
    1. Evidence 4 of 5: Written fileSeen in the test run

      obseswiee_preflight_00000A40.tmp

      C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Local\Temp\obseswiee_preflight_00000A40.tmp

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

      Volumeid.exe

      C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Local\Temp\obseswieeMem_0003977E_2624\Volumeid.exe

      Test run
    3. +1 more recorded observation

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

Chapter 04

Technical details

39 of the 70 antivirus engines that checked it flag it; no publisher signature.

Sources checked

Every check behind this verdict

6 sources checked · 5 complete · 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: 39 of 70 engines flagged it · 5 gave no result Details for antivirus engines
Sandbox runVirusTotal sandboxesCompleteRuntime behaviour was recorded Details for sandbox run
Contacted hostsMalwareTips URL scannerNot neededThe sandbox recorded no contacted hosts to checkNo date recorded
Signature rulesYARAify community rules + MalwareTips rulesCompleteRisk signal: 22 community YARA rules (4 malware-specific) Details for signature rules
Malware sample databaseabuse.ch MalwareBazaarCompleteNot listed
Known-software referenceCIRCL hashlookupCompleteNo match

Engines that flagged it 39

  • Avast (major engine)Win64:MalwareX-gen [Misc]
  • AVG (major engine)Win64:MalwareX-gen [Misc]
  • BitDefender (major engine)Gen:Variant.Yogi.18390
  • Emsisoft (major engine)Gen:Variant.Yogi.18390 (B)
  • ESET-NOD32 (major engine)Win64/GenKryptik.GKCV trojan
  • Fortinet (major engine)W64/GenKryptik.GKCV!tr
  • GData (major engine)Gen:Variant.Yogi.18390
  • Microsoft (major engine)Trojan:Win32/Wacatac.B!ml
31 more in the full engine list

File fingerprint

Last analyzed
Aug 30, 2026, 11:32 PM UTC
SHA-256
5d4ad3e19d7bd5da58e294dff1e4c5f47fa65bfb208581a96537e87db967cccd
SHA-1
a6cfba819ec10f845454eac303d64046d82d83d2
MD5
0fd0605f9162d6533f46de40058e74f5

About this file

project.exe is a Win32 EXE file of 25.1 MB.

Type and size
Win32 EXE · 25.1 MB
Signer
UnsignedNo code signature.
First seen
Jun 27, 2026On VirusTotal.
Submitted by
24 distinct sources
Packer
None detected
Entropy
7.60 of 8

First scanned

Chapter 05

Questions & answers

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

Is project.exe malware?
Yes. This copy of project.exe (SHA-256 5d4ad3e1…cccd) 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. 39 of the 70 antivirus engines that checked it flag it. Antivirus engines classify it as a trojan: malware disguised as something harmless so that you run it. If you've already run it, see the steps below.
What is project.exe?
project.exe is a Windows program, about 25.1 MB. It carries no version information saying what it is or who made it. VirusTotal first saw it on Jun 27, 2026.
How many antivirus engines detected project.exe?
39 of the 70 antivirus engines that checked it flag project.exe, including Microsoft 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 ran project.exe — what should I do?
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 project.exe?
To remove project.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 kind of malware is project.exe?
Antivirus engines classify project.exe as a trojan: malware disguised as something harmless so that you run it.
What is the SHA-256 hash of project.exe?
The SHA-256 fingerprint of project.exe is 5d4ad3e19d7bd5da58e294dff1e4c5f47fa65bfb208581a96537e87db967cccd, and its MD5 is 0fd0605f9162d6533f46de40058e74f5. 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 project.exe?
This report reflects the scan on Aug 30, 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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