Is 3utools-9.06.006-installer.exe safe?

Yes — 3utools-9.06.006-installer.exe is malicious. Do not install it. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 12 of 75 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 installed it, see the removal and recovery steps below.

3utools-9.06.006-installer.exe is a software installer (application/x-msdownload), about 2 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.

12 of 75 antivirus engines flagged 3utools-9.06.006-installer.exe, 12 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.

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 3utools-9.06.006-installer.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.

3utools-9.06.006-installer.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 — 3utools-9.06.006-installer.exe carries a valid digital signature from SOFTONIC INTERNATIONAL SA, 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 3utools-9.06.006-installer.exe is 72d1a1020553defb17e87b311fab15c96076959bcce805669306cc67102787f3, and its MD5 is 4898819536428897b9ef6612c7bde7af. 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 June 9, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of 3utools-9.06.006-installer.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.