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Is Ableton Keygen v2 safe?

Verdict
Malicious

This file is confirmed confirmed malware — abuse.ch researchers uploaded this exact sample to MalwareBazaar as known malware. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. Scan your system.

This file is confirmed confirmed malware — abuse.ch researchers uploaded this exact sample to MalwareBazaar as known malware. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. Scan your system.

Do not open this file

Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. Run a full-system antivirus scan.

Read the full analysis
Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
29of 75 flagged
Flagged 29No detection 46
Digital specimenAbleton Keygen v273bd475adcfe2d5ebf…f2c683a5a4de80
Size1.8 MB
Code signingUnsigned
SandboxRuntime complete
First seen2y ago
Evidence3 priority signals
The hash appears in a researcher-curated malware database.

Recommended next actions

01

Before opening

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

02

If you already opened 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.

Malware intelligence match

Why this file is confirmed malware

The conclusion below is grounded in the recorded hash match and scan evidence.

99%Confidence
Very high
Analyst conclusion

This file is confirmed confirmed malware — abuse.ch researchers uploaded this exact sample to MalwareBazaar as known malware. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. Scan your system.

Where this verdict could be wrong1 caveat
  • If this hash is a polymorphic-collision with a legitimate build, the MB label would be misleading — but MB curation makes this extremely rare.

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 this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. Run a full-system antivirus scan.

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

    29 of 75 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Complete

    1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.

  • Network

    Partial

    20 runtime contacts were observed without a completed reputation cross-check.

  • 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
  • 18MITRE ATT&CK techniques
  • 15spawned processes
  • 20network contacts
  • 7filesystem & 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: 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: Scans through your files and folders.

  • Moderate concern: Decoded or unpacked concealed content while running.

  • 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 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 open this file. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash.

  2. Recovery step 02

    If you already opened 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 original trusted source and verify its exact hash when possible.

Safety FAQ

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

9 evidence-based answers
Is Ableton Keygen v2 a virus?
Evidence-based answer
Yes — Ableton Keygen v2 is malicious. Do not open it. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 29 of 75 antivirus engines flag it (family: confirmed malware). It behaves as a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. It's also a confirmed malware sample catalogued by the abuse.ch threat-intelligence community. If you've already opened it, see the removal and recovery steps below.
What is Ableton Keygen v2?
Evidence-based answer
Ableton Keygen v2 is a file, about 1.8 MB. Our analysis identifies it as malicious (family: confirmed malware) — 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 Ableton Keygen v2?
Evidence-based answer
29 of 75 antivirus engines flagged Ableton Keygen v2, 29 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 is supported by an exact-hash match in a researcher malware catalogue and the wider saved evidence.
What should I do if I already opened Ableton Keygen v2?
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 Ableton Keygen v2?
Evidence-based answer
To remove Ableton Keygen v2: 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 Ableton Keygen v2?
Evidence-based answer
Ableton Keygen v2 is classified as a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. Engines attribute it to the confirmed malware 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.
Has Ableton Keygen v2 been seen before?
Evidence-based answer
Yes — this exact file is a known, catalogued malware sample in the abuse.ch MalwareBazaar threat-intelligence feed, first seen on June 11, 2025. A confirmed listing there is strong, independent evidence that the file is malicious.
What is the SHA-256 hash of Ableton Keygen v2?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of Ableton Keygen v2 is 73bd475adcfe2d5ebf625c22a3c45f401575b43eeb76062af4f2c683a5a4de80, and its MD5 is 4718d96c67ba0d780d1d71dab0533542. 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 Ableton Keygen v2?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on August 19, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of Ableton Keygen v2 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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