Our call: Is [tcheats.com]asdfHookHL_March_27.rar safe?Suspicious
Single tier-1 engine flags a 2012 RAR containing a password-protected game cheat executable.
- 1 of 75 antivirus engines flagged the file, including Fortinet.Observed · Antivirus analysis
- The hash has a long, established submission history across 258 sources.Derived · Submission history
- The hash has been submitted 268 times from 258 sources.Derived · Saved report facts
871d2e5f63716d6a45…f087110d5fRecommended next actions
Before opening or extracting
Do not open or extract it until the source can be verified independently.
If you already opened or extracted it
Stop using it, scan the device, and watch for unexpected behavior or security alerts. Get a fresh copy from the original trusted source and verify its exact hash when possible.
Coverage & freshness
Complete means the check returned a usable result. It does not mean the file is safe.
Antivirus
Complete1 of 75 engines flagged the file.
Sandbox
Complete1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.
Network
Not runNo contacted-host reputation check is recorded.
No timestamp recordedYARA
CompleteRule evaluation completed with no recorded matches.
External intel
Complete3 of 3 independent reference sources completed.
Attack story
Runtime observations grouped by analysis stage. Arrows organize the stages; they do not claim chronology or causality.
Input file
The submitted object
- FileObserved
[tcheats.com]asdfHookHL_March_27.rar
871d2e5f63716d6a451e3a0e782fa4e57c8bcf270a80dca41efb6ef087110d5f
01Uploaded file
Processes
Runtime execution
- ProcessObserved
Observed process
"C:\Windows\SysWOW64\unarchiver.exe" "C:\Users\user\Desktop\[tobys.dk]asdfHookHL_March_27_2.rar"
02Isolated runtime analysis - ProcessObserved
Observed process
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\7za.exe "C:\Windows\System32\7za.exe" x -pinfected -y -o"C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Temp\j2jgnq5h.uha" "C:\Users\user\Desktop\[tobys.dk]asdfHookHL_March_27_2.rar"
03Isolated runtime analysis - +1 more recorded observation in Analyst mode
Files
Created or changed
- Written fileObserved
j2jgnq5h.uha
C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Temp\j2jgnq5h.uha
04Isolated runtime analysis - Written fileObserved
asdfHookHL March 27
C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Temp\j2jgnq5h.uha\asdfHookHL March 27
05Isolated runtime analysis - +1 more recorded observation in Analyst mode
5 recorded facts from one runtime window. Every fact remains independently traceable in Analyst mode.
Why these facts are shown
Each statement identifies whether it was directly recorded or derived from saved scan facts.
- 01
1 of 75 antivirus engines flagged the file, including Fortinet.
Verdict inputView chapterProvenanceObservedSourceAntivirus analysisObserved at - 02
The hash has a long, established submission history across 258 sources.
ProvenanceDerivedSourceSubmission historyObserved at - 03
The hash has been submitted 268 times from 258 sources.
ProvenanceDerivedSourceSaved report factsObserved at - 04
Scanned file: [tcheats.com]asdfHookHL_March_27.rar — 871d2e5f63716d6a451e3a0e782fa4e57c8bcf270a80dca41efb6ef087110d5f
ProvenanceObservedSourceUploaded fileObserved at - 05
Observed process — "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\unarchiver.exe" "C:\Users\user\Desktop\[tobys.dk]asdfHookHL_March_27_2.rar"
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at - 06
Observed process — C:\Windows\SysWOW64\7za.exe "C:\Windows\System32\7za.exe" x -pinfected -y -o"C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Temp\j2jgnq5h.uha" "C:\Users\user\Desktop\[tobys.dk]asdfHookHL_March_27_2.rar"
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at - 07
File written: j2jgnq5h.uha — C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Temp\j2jgnq5h.uha
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at - 08
File written: asdfHookHL March 27 — C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Temp\j2jgnq5h.uha\asdfHookHL March 27
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at
Intelligence
The saved assessment, checked against the scan evidence and recorded coverage.
The reasoning behind this verdict
This section explains the evidence supporting the verdict and keeps conflicting or missing signals visible.
One of 75 engines (Fortinet) labels the archive W32/Zbot.FG. Sandbox extraction shows asdfHookHL.exe and cheat-related shortcuts; no malicious child verdict or external-intel hits. Mixed signals keep the file in suspicious territory.
The archive is old and widely submitted, yet carries a single tier-1 detection and sandbox behaviour consistent with game-cheat tooling. Offensive technique T1562.001 and password-protected extraction raise concern, but the absence of tier-1 consensus, malicious children, and external corroboration prevents a malicious verdict. The combination of signals lands between safe and malicious.
What We Detected
75 engines scanned the RAR; only Fortinet returned a malicious result (W32/Zbot.FG). Sandbox execution extracted asdfHookHL.exe plus cheat-related .url files using password 'infected'. One offensive MITRE technique (T1562.001) was logged.
Threat Behavior
The extracted executable and shortcuts suggest game-hack distribution. No malicious dropped children or sandbox verdict were recorded, and no external intelligence sources flagged the sample.
What To Do Now
Do not execute the extracted files. Keep endpoint protection enabled. If the archive is not required, delete it; otherwise submit the inner executable for deeper analysis.
Where this verdict could be wrong3 caveats
- Single tier-1 detection without family consensus could be a heuristic false positive on a long-lived game-cheat archive.
- No sandbox malicious verdict and no malicious child files observed despite extraction of asdfHookHL.exe.
- No external-intel hits (CIRCL, MalwareBazaar, YARAify) despite 5109-day history.
These are the assessment's weak points. If you believe one applies to your file, report the verdict and we'll re-review it.
- No tier-1 family consensus
- No malicious child files
- No external-intel corroboration
- Long history with no recent malicious activity
- Single tier-1 malicious detection
- Password-protected extraction of executable
- Offensive technique T1562.001 observed
- Cheat/hack filename references
Treat the archive as untrusted; avoid running the extracted executable and monitor any systems that have already done so.
Behavior
Plain-English impact first, then the observed runtime evidence.
What this file does
Observed actions and their security significance
High concern: Used an input-capture technique that can record credentials or keystrokes.
High concern: Attempted to impair or bypass security controls.
High concern: Manipulated how the operating system loads code, which can redirect execution.
Moderate concern: Communicated over a common application protocol; malware can use this for command-and-control.
Moderate concern: Checked the environment for virtualisation or analysis tools.
Note: Collects details about your system.
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.
What this file did when executed
This file was detonated in 1 sandbox and its runtime behaviour was observed.
Adversary techniques mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
- C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Temp\j2jgnq5h.uha
- C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Temp\j2jgnq5h.uha\asdfHookHL March 27
- C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Temp\j2jgnq5h.uha\asdfHookHL March 27\How to Use - HL.txt
- C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Temp\j2jgnq5h.uha\asdfHookHL March 27\More free cheats and hacks!.url
- C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Temp\j2jgnq5h.uha\asdfHookHL March 27\Tobys Counter-Strike hacks!.url
Files this sample writes at runtime
This file drops 1 child at runtime. None are currently flagged malicious in our cache.
- 16ad42dac0b90ec3bd29…e812ccNever scannednever seen before
Detection & Forensics
Consensus, attribution, signatures, code structure, prevalence, and identity.
Detection sources at a glance
Category: generic-trojan
MalwareBazaar, YARAify, and CIRCL hashlookup completed and returned no entries for this hash.
YARA rules
No matchesThe rule pass completed without a saved public match.
1 of 75 engines flagged this file
View all 75 engine results
PE structure
Not applicablePE structure analysis applies to Windows executable formats, not this file type.
How widely this file has been seen
Widely seen in the wild for a long time. High prior this is legitimate; isolated detections on common-old files are usually false positives.
Fingerprint and provenance
- File name
- [tcheats.com]asdfHookHL_March_27.rar
- Format
- RAR
- Code signing
- Not applicable to this file type
- Size
- 264.1 KB
- Last analyzed
- Jul 25, 2026, 11:34 AM UTC
871d2e5f63716d6a451e3a0e782fa4e57c8bcf270a80dca41efb6ef087110d5fSafety & 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.
Don't open or extract it unless you're certain it came from a source you trust.
Check where you got it — an unexpected attachment or a random download link is a red flag.
If its origin cannot be confirmed, delete this archive and use a fresh copy from a trusted source. Get a fresh copy from the original trusted source and verify its exact hash when possible.
If you're still unsure, scan it again in a day or two — detections often catch up on newer files.
Safety FAQ
- [tcheats.com]asdfHookHL_March_27.rar is suspicious — treat it as unsafe until you're sure. 1 of 75 antivirus engines flag it (family: zbot); that detection signal contributes to the cautious verdict. Don't open or extract it unless you fully trust where it came from. Get a fresh copy from the original trusted source and verify its exact hash when possible.
- [tcheats.com]asdfHookHL_March_27.rar is a compressed archive, about 264 KB. 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.
- 1 of 75 antivirus engines flagged [tcheats.com]asdfHookHL_March_27.rar, 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.
- 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 [tcheats.com]asdfHookHL_March_27.rar: 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 archive 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.
- [tcheats.com]asdfHookHL_March_27.rar is classified as a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. Engines attribute it to the zbot 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.
- The SHA-256 hash of [tcheats.com]asdfHookHL_March_27.rar is 871d2e5f63716d6a451e3a0e782fa4e57c8bcf270a80dca41efb6ef087110d5f, and its MD5 is 35568388e0dae2afb41a3278466a86aa. 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 July 25, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of [tcheats.com]asdfHookHL_March_27.rar 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.