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Is BonziRW.exe safe?

Verdict
Suspicious

A tier-1 Alcaul detection, possible T1055 process injection, packing, and absent signing outweigh the limited engine agreement and non-malicious sandbox verdict.

Three of 75 engines flagged this executable, with Ikarus identifying Alcaul, while runtime evidence mapped activity to possible process injection. The file is unsigned and likely packed, but most tier-1 engines remained silent, the sandbox did not issue a malware finding, and the inspected domains had no cached threat verdicts.

Do not run it until verified

Quarantine the file and avoid executing it unless its origin and integrity can be independently verified. Keep security protection enabled and investigate only in an isolated environment.

Read the full analysis
Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
3of 75 flagged
Flagged 3No detection 72
Digital specimenBonziRW.exe6430b2813bed5e250f…7d5dbee64001c2
Size1.1 MB
Code signingUnsigned
SandboxRuntime complete
First seen5mo ago
Evidence3 priority signals
2 high-confidence signature or behavior rules matched this file.

Recommended next actions

01

Before running

Do not run it until the source and publisher can be verified independently.

02

If you already ran it

Stop using it, scan the device, and watch for unexpected behavior or security alerts. Get a fresh copy from the developer's official site or an official app store.

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.

78%Confidence
High
Analyst conclusion

Three of 75 engines flagged this executable, with Ikarus identifying Alcaul, while runtime evidence mapped activity to possible process injection. The file is unsigned and likely packed, but most tier-1 engines remained silent, the sandbox did not issue a malware finding, and the inspected domains had no cached threat verdicts.

Where this verdict could be wrong4 caveats
  • Only 3/75 engines detected the sample, and 16 of 17 tier-1 engines did not flag it.
  • behaviour.hasMaliciousSandboxVerdict=false, no dropped file hashes were recorded, and persistenceIndicators is empty.
  • contactedHosts inspected all five observed domains and found 0 maliciousHosts and 0 suspiciousHosts, although the observed IP lacks documented coverage.
  • The Alcaul family name comes from one tier-1 engine, so family attribution is not independently confirmed.

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 unless its origin and integrity can be independently verified. Keep security protection enabled and investigate only in an isolated environment.

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

    3 of 75 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Complete

    1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.

  • Network

    Partial

    5 of 6 contacted hosts were cross-checked; coverage is incomplete.

  • YARA

    Complete

    2 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
  • 15MITRE ATT&CK techniques
  • 5spawned processes
  • 6network contacts
  • 18filesystem & 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.

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

  • Moderate concern: Runs hidden system commands (script or shell).

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

  • Moderate concern: Scans through your files and folders.

  • 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.

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

We couldn't fully clear this file. Treat it with caution.

  1. Recovery step 01

    Don't run it unless you're certain it came from a source you trust.

  2. Recovery step 02

    Check where you got it — an unexpected attachment or a random download link is a red flag.

  3. Recovery step 03

    If its origin cannot be confirmed, delete this file and use a fresh copy from a trusted source. Get a fresh copy from the developer's official site or an official app store.

  4. Recovery step 04

    If you're still unsure, scan it again in a day or two — detections often catch up on newer files.

Safety FAQ

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

8 evidence-based answers
Is BonziRW.exe safe, or is it malware?
Evidence-based answer
BonziRW.exe is suspicious — treat it as unsafe until you're sure. 3 of 75 antivirus engines flag it (family: Alcaul); that detection signal contributes to the cautious verdict. Don't run it unless you fully trust where it came from. Get a fresh copy from the developer's official site or an official app store.
What is BonziRW.exe?
Evidence-based answer
BonziRW.exe is a Windows executable program, about 1.1 MB. We identify a file by its cryptographic hash rather than its name, because the same filename can be reused by completely different files — the hash below is the reliable fingerprint.
How many antivirus engines detected BonziRW.exe?
Evidence-based answer
3 of 75 antivirus engines flagged BonziRW.exe, 3 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.
I already downloaded and ran BonziRW.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 BonziRW.exe?
Evidence-based answer
To remove BonziRW.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 BonziRW.exe?
Evidence-based answer
BonziRW.exe is classified as a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. Engines attribute it to the Alcaul 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 BonziRW.exe?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of BonziRW.exe is 6430b2813bed5e250f193a12c84573613330253cddd4438b787d5dbee64001c2, and its MD5 is 901272e68f60471d91a3868514c12dfc. 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 BonziRW.exe?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on October 1, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of BonziRW.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.
Chapter 06

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