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Is [tcheats.com]asdfHookHL_March_27.rar safe?

Verdict
Suspicious

Single tier-1 engine flags a 2012 RAR containing a password-protected game cheat executable.

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.

Do not open or extract it until verified

Treat the archive as untrusted; avoid running the extracted executable and monitor any systems that have already done so.

Read the full analysis
Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
1of 75 flagged
Flagged 1No detection 74
Digital specimen[tcheats.com]asdfHookHL_March_27.rar871d2e5f63716d6a45…fb6ef087110d5f
Size264.1 KB
Code signingNot applicable
SandboxRuntime complete
First seen14y ago
Evidence3 priority signals
1 of 75 antivirus engines flagged the file, including Fortinet.

Recommended next actions

01

Before opening or extracting

Do not open or extract it until the source can be verified independently.

02

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.

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.

65%Confidence
High
Analyst conclusion

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.

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.

Recommended action

Treat the archive as untrusted; avoid running the extracted executable and monitor any systems that have already done so.

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 75 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Complete

    1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.

  • Network

    Not run

    No contacted-host reputation check is recorded.

    No timestamp recorded

  • YARA

    Complete

    Rule evaluation completed with no recorded matches.

  • 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
  • 7MITRE ATT&CK techniques
  • 3spawned processes
  • 0network contacts
  • 9filesystem & mutex artifacts

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.

Recorded behavior

Attack story

Runtime observations grouped by analysis stage. Arrows organize the stages; they do not claim chronology or causality.

ObservedDerived

5 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

We couldn't fully clear this file. Treat it with caution.

  1. Recovery step 01

    Don't open or extract it unless you're certain it came from a source you trust.

  2. Recovery step 02

    Check where you got it — an unexpected attachment or a random download link is a red flag.

  3. Recovery step 03

    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.

  4. Recovery step 04

    If you're still unsure, scan it again in a day or two — detections often catch up on newer files.

Safety FAQ

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

8 evidence-based answers
Is [tcheats.com]asdfHookHL_March_27.rar safe, or is it malware?
Evidence-based answer
[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.
What is [tcheats.com]asdfHookHL_March_27.rar?
Evidence-based answer
[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.
How many antivirus engines detected [tcheats.com]asdfHookHL_March_27.rar?
Evidence-based answer
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.
What should I do if I already opened or extracted [tcheats.com]asdfHookHL_March_27.rar?
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 [tcheats.com]asdfHookHL_March_27.rar?
Evidence-based answer
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.
What kind of malware is [tcheats.com]asdfHookHL_March_27.rar?
Evidence-based answer
[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.
What is the SHA-256 hash of [tcheats.com]asdfHookHL_March_27.rar?
Evidence-based answer
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.
How up to date is this analysis of [tcheats.com]asdfHookHL_March_27.rar?
Evidence-based answer
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.
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