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Is a4a414.msi safe?

Verdict
Malicious

This legitimate remote administration tool is being repurposed by threat actors as a component in ransomware deployment campaigns, as evidenced by its presence in known malicious staging infrastructure.

While this file is a signed installer for legitimate software, it has been identified as a tool used by the GOLD SALEM threat group for ransomware operations. The observed behavior, including credential dumping and process injection, confirms its malicious application in this context.

Do not install this file

Remove this file immediately if it was not authorized by your organization. If

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Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
1of 74 flagged
Flagged 1No detection 73
Digital specimena4a414.msi85844ae7394f2cf907…985adf4f53320e
Size4.3 MB
Code signingFamatech Corp.
SandboxRuntime complete
First seen9y ago
Evidence3 priority signals
1 high-confidence signature or behavior rule matched this file.

Recommended next actions

01

Before installing

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

02

If you already installed it

Disconnect from the internet, start a full or offline antivirus scan, then secure important accounts from a clean device.

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.

95%Confidence
Very high
Analyst conclusion

While this file is a signed installer for legitimate software, it has been identified as a tool used by the GOLD SALEM threat group for ransomware operations. The observed behavior, including credential dumping and process injection, confirms its malicious application in this context.

Where this verdict could be wrong2 caveats
  • The file is a legitimate, signed installer for Radmin Server, which is widely used for valid remote administration purposes.
  • The majority of antivirus engines (73/74) did not flag the file as malicious, suggesting that the malicious activity is context-dependent rather than inherent to the binary itself.

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

Remove this file immediately if it was not authorized by your organization. If

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

    1 of 74 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Complete

    1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.

  • Network

    Partial

    7 of 16 contacted hosts were cross-checked; coverage is incomplete.

  • YARA

    Complete

    4 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
  • 26MITRE ATT&CK techniques
  • 15spawned processes
  • 17network contacts
  • 40filesystem & 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.

  • High concern: Used removable-media replication behaviour that can spread files between devices.

  • High concern: Created or modified a system service, which can keep code running.

  • High concern: Changed an auto-start location that can make code run after sign-in or restart.

  • High concern: Attempted to impair or bypass security controls.

  • High concern: Manipulated how the operating system loads code, which can redirect execution.

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

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

  2. Recovery step 02

    If you already installed 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

    Download a fresh installer from the developer's official site or an official app store.

Safety FAQ

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

9 evidence-based answers
Is a4a414.msi a virus?
Evidence-based answer
Yes — a4a414.msi is malicious. Do not install it. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 1 of 74 antivirus engines flag it (family: radmin). It behaves as a hacktool — dual-use offensive tooling that is dangerous regardless of intent. If you've already installed it, see the removal and recovery steps below.
What is a4a414.msi?
Evidence-based answer
a4a414.msi is a software installer, about 4.3 MB. Our analysis identifies it as malicious (family: radmin) — 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 a4a414.msi?
Evidence-based answer
1 of 74 antivirus engines flagged a4a414.msi, 1 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.
What should I do if I already installed a4a414.msi?
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 a4a414.msi?
Evidence-based answer
To remove a4a414.msi: 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 a4a414.msi?
Evidence-based answer
a4a414.msi is classified as a hacktool — dual-use offensive tooling that is dangerous regardless of intent. Engines attribute it to the radmin 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.
Is a4a414.msi digitally signed?
Evidence-based answer
Yes — a4a414.msi carries a valid digital signature from Famatech Corp., 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.
What is the SHA-256 hash of a4a414.msi?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of a4a414.msi is 85844ae7394f2cf907b6378b415e77f7e29069c7e791598cf0985adf4f53320e, and its MD5 is a59832798a697bfe456b14f10e6eccd4. 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 a4a414.msi?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on July 26, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of a4a414.msi 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.
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