Our call: Is cataclysm-tiles.exe safe?Safe
74 of 74 engines report clean; unsigned but no malicious indicators detected.
- 0 of 74 antivirus engines flagged the file.Observed · Antivirus analysis
- The hash has been submitted 42 times from 38 sources.Derived · Saved report facts
94f14503c807f99a5c…a7efa54954Recommended next actions
Before running
Run it only when it came from the developer's official site or another source you independently trust.
If you already ran it
Keep normal device protection enabled and stop if the file behaves unexpectedly.
Coverage & freshness
Complete means the check returned a usable result. It does not mean the file is safe.
Antivirus
Complete0 of 74 engines flagged the file.
Sandbox
Complete1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.
Network
Partial1 runtime contact was observed without a completed reputation cross-check.
YARA
Complete1 signature or behavior rule matched.
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
cataclysm-tiles.exe
94f14503c807f99a5cd2b9ebfcd389892589dbcaac95bbbbe81e62a7efa54954
01Uploaded file
Processes
Runtime execution
- ProcessObserved
Observed process
"C:\Users\<USER>\Desktop\file.exe"
02Isolated runtime analysis - ProcessObserved
Observed process
"C:\Users\user\Desktop\software.exe" -install
03Isolated runtime analysis - +1 more recorded observation in Analyst mode
Files
Created or changed
- Written fileObserved
Connect
\Device\ConDrv\Connect
04Isolated runtime analysis
Network
Hosts contacted
- Contacted hostObserved
162.159.36.2
Contact observed during runtime.
05Isolated runtime analysis
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
0 of 74 antivirus engines flagged the file.
Verdict inputView chapterProvenanceObservedSourceAntivirus analysisObserved at - 02
The hash has been submitted 42 times from 38 sources.
ProvenanceDerivedSourceSaved report factsObserved at - 03
Scanned file: cataclysm-tiles.exe — 94f14503c807f99a5cd2b9ebfcd389892589dbcaac95bbbbe81e62a7efa54954
ProvenanceObservedSourceUploaded fileObserved at - 04
Observed process — "C:\Users\<USER>\Desktop\file.exe"
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at - 05
Observed process — "C:\Users\user\Desktop\software.exe" -install
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at - 06
File written: Connect — \Device\ConDrv\Connect
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at - 07
Contacted host: 162.159.36.2 — Contact observed during runtime.
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.
Zero malicious detections across 74 engines, including 17 tier-1 engines that explicitly marked the file clean. Sandbox analysis found no malicious verdict and the single direct-IP contact triggered only a low-severity heuristic. Medium prevalence and no RAG matches support a clean classification.
The complete absence of malicious engine detections, including tier-1 engines, outweighs the unsigned status. Sandbox execution produced no malicious verdict and the only network activity was a single direct IP flagged by a low-severity heuristic that explicitly notes legitimate installers can behave the same way. Medium prevalence with no similar-hash matches or external-intel hits further supports a benign determination.
What We Detected
74 antivirus engines scanned the 42 MB Win32 executable; none returned a malicious or suspicious result. 17 tier-1 engines explicitly classified it as clean. The file is unsigned and contains no code-signing certificate.
Threat Behavior
One sandbox execution recorded four ambient MITRE techniques and a single direct-IP connection to 162.159.36.2. No domains, URLs, dropped children, or persistence mechanisms were observed. The low-severity heuristic that flagged the direct-IP contact notes that legitimate installers can exhibit the same pattern.
What To Do Now
Keep endpoint protection enabled. If the file originates from an official Cataclysm Tiles distribution channel, it can be executed; otherwise treat any unsigned large executable with normal caution.
Where this verdict could be wrong1 caveat
- Unsigned 42 MB executable with direct-IP contact could still be risky if the IP reputation is unknown; contactedHosts is null so no complete host-reputation result is available.
These are the assessment's weak points. If you believe one applies to your file, report the verdict and we'll re-review it.
- Zero malicious detections across 74 engines
- 17 tier-1 engines marked clean
- No sandbox malicious verdict
- Medium prevalence with consistent submissions
- File is unsigned
- Direct-IP contact observed (reputation unknown)
The sample shows no malicious indicators; it can be considered safe to run if obtained from a trusted source.
Behavior
Plain-English impact first, then the observed runtime evidence.
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.
- 162.159.36.2
- \Device\ConDrv\Connect
Detection & Forensics
Consensus, attribution, signatures, code structure, prevalence, and identity.
Detection sources at a glance
The available sources did not agree on a named threat category.
MalwareBazaar, YARAify, and CIRCL hashlookup completed and returned no entries for this hash.
Signatures and behavior heuristics
Low-severity pattern matches — worth noting but not on their own cause for alarm.
The sample contacted an external IP address directly and no application domain was recorded. Direct-IP traffic also occurs in legitimate installers and infrastructure, so this is supporting context only and requires corroboration from host reputation and other runtime evidence.
Evidence162.159.36.2
0 of 74 engines flagged this file
View all 74 engine results
Section entropy & packers
No high-entropy executable section or known packer signature was detected. Data and resource sections can still have high entropy without indicating packed code.
How widely this file has been seen
Moderate prevalence — neither rare nor common. No strong prior applies.
Fingerprint and provenance
- File name
- cataclysm-tiles.exe
- Format
- Win32 EXE
- Code signing
- No verified publisher
- Size
- 40.1 MB
- Last analyzed
- Jul 27, 2026, 7:22 PM UTC
94f14503c807f99a5cd2b9ebfcd389892589dbcaac95bbbbe81e62a7efa54954Safety & FAQ
Complete recovery guidance and answers for the next decision.
What to do now
This file appears low risk based on the evidence available now.
Run it only when it came from the developer's official site or another source you independently trust.
A clean result reduces known risk, but it cannot guarantee that every new or targeted threat has been detected.
Keep your antivirus and Windows updates switched on so you stay protected.