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Verdict Malicious

Analyzed , 1 month ago

Is CheatEngine77 (1).exe safe? No, we rate this exact file malicious.

OfferCore unwanted program bundle signed by a malicious signer and matching known-bad import-table fingerprint.

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Strong evidence · Two or more major antivirus engines agree.

Don't run it: it is unwanted software

If you already ran it, uninstall it and anything that came with it.

What to do now4 steps

This is unwanted software (adware or a bundled program), not an infection. Remove it and undo any changes it made.

If you haven't installed it

  1. Don't run this file. Delete it, then empty the Recycle Bin.

If you already ran it

  1. Uninstall it and any program you don't recognise that arrived at the same time (Settings > Apps on Windows).

  2. Remove browser extensions you didn't add, and reset your browser's home page, new-tab page and search engine if they changed.

  3. Run a scan with your antivirus to catch anything bundled with it.

If you opened or installed it

Unwanted software is not a full infection, but it should go. These free MalwareTips guides show how to remove it.

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Why we think so

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CheatEngine77 (1).exe: Malicious — MalwareTips file scan

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Antivirus results

27 of 71 flagged

  • Flagged 27
  • No detection 44
  • No result 4
FileCheatEngine77 (1).exe6.9 MBSHA-256 7ba0af7427ec…d82095
  • Code signing Plooto Inc
  • Test run Completed
  • First seen 1mo ago
27 of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flag it, including Microsoft and ESET.

Chapter 02

Why we think so

3 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

27 of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flag this file, including 7 major antivirus engines converging on the OfferCore family. The signer Plooto Inc has a 100% malicious history and the import-table fingerprint matches multiple prior OfferCore samples.

Where this verdict could be wrong1 caveat
  • 13 contacted hosts were cross-checked with 0 malicious hosts — no known-bad infrastructure observed in cache cross-check.

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 partial. 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
  • 11sandbox rule tags
  • 5spawned processes
  • 33network contacts
  • 20filesystem & 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: Hid files or windows on the test computer.

  • Note: Read the user name of the test computer.

  • Note: Deleted files or logs during the test run (installers often clean up after themselves).

  • Note: Talked to servers over the internet during the test run.

  • Note: Read basic details of the test computer, such as its Windows version.

  • 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 code injection, but no injected program 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 bundlers and adware work

This is a bundler: a real-looking installer that hides extra software inside. When you run it, it installs things you never asked for, such as ad injectors, browser toolbars or fake 'PC cleaner' apps. The people behind it get paid for every app it installs.

Bottom line:It is not usually built to destroy files, but it slows the PC, floods it with ads and can be hard to remove completely.

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 7: FileSeen in the test run

      CheatEngine77 (1).exe

      7ba0af7427ec61400440f6f16251fa1e96db62c9152dc0b04c9fe5e181d82095

      Uploaded file

  2. Processes

    What ran

    2
    1. Evidence 2 of 7: ProcessSeen in the test run

      program.exe

      "C:\Users\<USER>\Desktop\program.exe"

      Test run
    2. Evidence 3 of 7: ProcessSeen in the test run

      program.tmp

      "C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Local\Temp\is-3797BKAGYE.tmp\program.tmp" /SL5="$28015A,5592098,893952,C:\Users\<USER>\Desktop\program.exe"

      Test run
    3. +1 more recorded observation

  3. Files

    Created or changed

    2
    1. Evidence 4 of 7: Written fileSeen in the test run

      program.tmp

      C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Local\Temp\is-3797BKAGYE.tmp\program.tmp

      Test run
    2. Evidence 5 of 7: Written fileSeen in the test run

      $Quota:$Q:$INDEX_ALLOCATION

      C:\$Extend\$Quota:$Q:$INDEX_ALLOCATION

      Test run
    3. +1 more recorded observation

  4. Network

    Hosts contacted

    2
    1. Evidence 6 of 7: Contacted hostSeen in the test run

      3.161.239.219

      Contacted during the test run.

      Test run
    2. Evidence 7 of 7: Contacted hostSeen in the test run

      3.161.239.7

      Contacted during the test run.

      Test run
    3. +1 more recorded observation

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

Chapter 04

Technical details

27 of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flag it; signed by Plooto Inc.

Sources checked

Every check behind this verdict

6 sources checked · 5 complete · 1 partial. Complete means the check returned a usable result; it does not mean the file is safe.

SourceStatusResultChecked
Antivirus enginesVirusTotal · 75 enginesCompleteRisk signal: 27 of 71 engines flagged it · 4 gave no result Details for antivirus engines
Sandbox runVirusTotal sandboxesCompleteRuntime behaviour was recorded Details for sandbox run
Contacted hostsMalwareTips URL scannerPartial13 of 33 contacted hosts were cross-checked; coverage is incomplete Details for contacted hosts
Signature rulesYARAify community rules + MalwareTips rulesComplete1 MalwareTips behaviour rule Details for signature rules
Malware sample databaseabuse.ch MalwareBazaarCompleteNot listed
Known-software referenceCIRCL hashlookupCompleteNo match

Engines that flagged it 27

  • BitDefender (major engine)Gen:Variant.Application.Bundler.OfferCore.4
  • DrWeb (major engine)Trojan.InstallCore.4116
  • Emsisoft (major engine)Gen:Variant.Application.Bundler.OfferCore.4 (B)
  • ESET-NOD32 (major engine)Win32/OfferCore.B potentially unwanted application
  • GData (major engine)Gen:Variant.Application.Bundler.OfferCore.4
  • Ikarus (major engine)PUA.INNO.CheatEngine
  • Microsoft (major engine)PUADlManager:Win32/OfferCore
  • Sophos (major engine)OfferCore (PUA)
19 more in the full engine list

File fingerprint

Last analyzed
Aug 31, 2026, 11:02 AM UTC
SHA-256
7ba0af7427ec61400440f6f16251fa1e96db62c9152dc0b04c9fe5e181d82095
SHA-1
8b5386ec00654a244db9d2053d6e545e3ba8d38d
MD5
18870fc64fc2bc30dc1813dd4e94af3e

About this file

CheatEngine77 (1).exe is a Win32 EXE file of 6.9 MB.

Type and size
Win32 EXE · 6.9 MB
Signer
Plooto IncValid code signature.
First seen
Aug 30, 2026On VirusTotal.
Submitted by
101 distinct sources
Packer
None detected
Entropy
8.00 of 8

First scanned

Chapter 05

Questions & answers

Short answers to the 9 questions people ask most about this file.

Is CheatEngine77 (1).exe malware?
CheatEngine77 (1).exe is not a virus, but it is unwanted software (adware or a bundled program). Don't run it. Delete it, then empty the Recycle Bin. 27 of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flag it, some as offercore. If you've already run it, see the removal steps below.
What is CheatEngine77 (1).exe?
CheatEngine77 (1).exe is a Windows program, about 6.9 MB. It carries no version information saying what it is or who made it. VirusTotal first saw it on Aug 30, 2026.
How many antivirus engines detected CheatEngine77 (1).exe?
27 of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flag CheatEngine77 (1).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 CheatEngine77 (1).exe — what should I do?
1) Uninstall it, and any program you don't recognise that arrived at the same time, from Settings > Apps (or Control Panel > Programs). 2) Remove browser extensions you didn't add and reset your browser's home page, new-tab page and search engine if they changed. 3) Run a scan with your antivirus to catch anything bundled with it. It is unwanted software rather than an infection, so you don't need to disconnect the device, change passwords or reinstall anything unless the scan finds real malware.
How do I remove CheatEngine77 (1).exe?
To remove CheatEngine77 (1).exe: 1) uninstall it from Settings > Apps (or Control Panel > Programs), together with anything installed alongside it. 2) Remove unfamiliar browser extensions and reset browser settings it changed. 3) Delete it, then empty the Recycle Bin. 4) Run a scan with your antivirus and remove what it finds.
What kind of program is CheatEngine77 (1).exe?
Antivirus engines classify CheatEngine77 (1).exe as unwanted software: adware or a bundled program that installs things you didn't ask for. Engines attribute it to the offercore family.
Is CheatEngine77 (1).exe digitally signed?
Yes. CheatEngine77 (1).exe has a valid digital signature from Plooto Inc, which shows the file hasn't been changed since that publisher signed it. Malware is sometimes signed with stolen certificates, so a signature alone isn't proof of safety.
What is the SHA-256 hash of CheatEngine77 (1).exe?
The SHA-256 fingerprint of CheatEngine77 (1).exe is 7ba0af7427ec61400440f6f16251fa1e96db62c9152dc0b04c9fe5e181d82095, and its MD5 is 18870fc64fc2bc30dc1813dd4e94af3e. 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 CheatEngine77 (1).exe?
This report reflects the scan on Aug 31, 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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