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Threat LensFile scan report

Is rzr-gt42.rar safe?

Verdict
Malicious

RAR archive contains a confirmed crack tool that injects processes and tampers with defenses.

22 of 76 engines flag the sample, three of them tier-1, agreeing on a crack/hacktool label. Sandbox execution shows process injection (T1055) and defense evasion (T1562.001) via rundll32 loading a dropped DLL.

Do not open or extract this archive

Delete the file and avoid any crack or keygen utilities; they are reliably flagged as hacktools and carry legal and security risks.

Read the full analysis
Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
22of 76 flagged
Flagged 22No detection 54
Digital specimenrzr-gt42.rar63b6b2591ac01de01e…c164470c336ef4
Size265.9 KB
Code signingNot applicable
SandboxRuntime complete
First seen18y ago
Evidence3 priority signals
1 high-confidence signature or behavior rule matched this file.

Recommended next actions

01

Before opening or extracting

Do not open or extract it. Delete this archive from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash.

02

If you already opened or extracted it

Close it. If it opened links, requested credentials, or triggered unexpected behavior, disconnect from the internet and run a full device scan.

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.

85%Confidence
Very high
Analyst conclusion

22 of 76 engines flag the sample, three of them tier-1, agreeing on a crack/hacktool label. Sandbox execution shows process injection (T1055) and defense evasion (T1562.001) via rundll32 loading a dropped DLL.

Where this verdict could be wrong1 caveat
  • contactedHosts=null — no complete host-reputation cross-check available

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

Delete the file and avoid any crack or keygen utilities; they are reliably flagged as hacktools and carry legal and security risks.

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

    22 of 76 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Complete

    1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.

  • Network

    Not run

    No contacted-host reputation check is recorded.

    No timestamp recorded

  • YARA

    Complete

    1 signature or behavior rule 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
  • 13MITRE ATT&CK techniques
  • 8spawned processes
  • 0network contacts
  • 25filesystem & mutex artifacts

What this file does

Observed actions and their security significance

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

  • High concern: Used an input-capture technique that can record credentials or keystrokes.

  • 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.

  • Moderate concern: Communicated over a common application protocol; malware can use this for command-and-control.

  • Moderate concern: Checked the environment for virtualisation or analysis tools.

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 hacktools are abused

This is a hacking or cracking tool — the kind used to bypass software licences, generate fake keys, or attack other systems. Even when the tool 'works', these downloads very often carry hidden malware.

Bottom line:Running one means trusting an anonymous author with full access to your PC — rarely worth the risk.

Recorded behavior

Attack story

Runtime observations grouped by analysis stage. Arrows organize the stages; they do not claim chronology or causality.

ObservedDerived

5 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 open or extract this archive. Delete this archive from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash.

  2. Recovery step 02

    If you already opened or extracted 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

    From a different, clean device, change the passwords on your important accounts (email and banking first) and turn on two-factor authentication.

  4. Recovery step 04

    Get a fresh copy from the original trusted source and verify its exact hash when possible.

Safety FAQ

Direct answers grounded in the saved verdict and evidence in this report.

8 evidence-based answers
Is rzr-gt42.rar malware?
Evidence-based answer
Yes — rzr-gt42.rar is malicious. Do not open or extract it. Delete this archive from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 22 of 76 antivirus engines flag it (family: crack). It behaves as a hacktool — dual-use offensive tooling that is dangerous regardless of intent. If you've already opened or extracted it, see the removal and recovery steps below.
What is rzr-gt42.rar?
Evidence-based answer
rzr-gt42.rar is a compressed archive, about 266 KB. Our analysis identifies it as malicious (family: crack) — a hacktool — dual-use offensive tooling that is dangerous regardless of intent. 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 rzr-gt42.rar?
Evidence-based answer
22 of 76 antivirus engines flagged rzr-gt42.rar, 22 of them as outright malicious. The raw count alone does not establish safety or danger; we also weigh which engines flagged it and corroborating behavior, identity, reputation, and rule evidence. The malicious verdict comes from the complete saved evidence, not from this antivirus count by itself.
I already downloaded and opened or extracted rzr-gt42.rar — 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 rzr-gt42.rar?
Evidence-based answer
To remove rzr-gt42.rar: 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 archive 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 rzr-gt42.rar?
Evidence-based answer
rzr-gt42.rar is classified as a hacktool — dual-use offensive tooling that is dangerous regardless of intent. Engines attribute it to the crack 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.
What is the SHA-256 hash of rzr-gt42.rar?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of rzr-gt42.rar is 63b6b2591ac01de01ea1b91af8070164cbda82bd103c8aa639c164470c336ef4, and its MD5 is 16762704badd0135e3cc758a518bbf27. 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 rzr-gt42.rar?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on August 31, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of rzr-gt42.rar 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.
Chapter 06

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