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Verdict Malicious

Analyzed , 12 days ago

Is 6a1706dd.exe safe? No, we rate this exact file malicious.

Thirty-two of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flagged this new unsigned executable, with multiple major antivirus engines identifying GameHack, adware, or generic trojan…

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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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6a1706dd.exe: Malicious — MalwareTips file scan

The link always shows the latest result for this exact file (its SHA-256 fingerprint).

Antivirus results

32 of 71 flagged

  • Flagged 32
  • No detection 39
  • No result 4
File6a1706dd.exe1.4 MBSHA-256 968d56964f29…010c1e
  • Code signing Unsigned
  • Test run Completed
  • First seen 12d ago
32 of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flag it, including ESET and Bitdefender.

Chapter 02

Why we think so

6 points against it and 4 in its favour, checked against the scan evidence.

MT AI Engine · Verdict analysis

The reasoning behind this verdict

Analyst conclusion

The file has broad antivirus detection: 32 of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flagged it, including six major detections and 24 independent engine votes.

Where this verdict could be wrong3 caveats
  • The completed sandbox run returned clean and recorded no contacted domains, IPs, or URLs.
  • No packer or high-entropy code was identified, and no malicious file it created was recorded.
  • The GameHack family agreement is limited to two major antivirus engines rather than a strong major consensus.

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 not needed or not applicable. 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
  • 19sandbox rule tags
  • 3spawned processes
  • 0network contacts
  • 0filesystem & 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: Checked whether it was running on a test computer.

  • Note: Read the network settings of the test computer.

  • Note: Listed the programs running on the test computer.

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

  • Note: Looked through folders on the test computer (most installers do this).

  • 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.

  • Not confirmed: A sandbox rule tagged this run as recording keystrokes; no keylogging was confirmed.

  • Not confirmed: A sandbox rule tagged this run as contacting a server, but no contacted host 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 3: FileSeen in the test run

      6a1706dd.exe

      968d56964f29aba3a20626179815bb4c811a218a4aa766f7d6bedab131010c1e

      Uploaded file

  2. Processes

    What ran

    2
    1. Evidence 2 of 3: ProcessSeen in the test run

      6a1706dd.exe

      "C:\Users\user\Desktop\6a1706dd.exe" -install

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

      6a1706dd.exe

      "C:\Users\user\Desktop\6a1706dd.exe" /install

      Test run
    3. +1 more recorded observation

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

Chapter 04

Technical details

32 of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flag it; no publisher signature.

Sources checked

Every check behind this verdict

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

SourceStatusResultChecked
Antivirus enginesVirusTotal · 75 enginesCompleteRisk signal: 32 of 71 engines flagged it · 4 gave no result Details for antivirus engines
Sandbox runVirusTotal sandboxesCompleteCombined summary: clean verdict Details for sandbox run
Contacted hostsMalwareTips URL scannerNot neededThe sandbox recorded no contacted hosts to checkNo date recorded
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 32

  • Avast (major engine)Win64:MalwareX-gen [Misc]
  • AVG (major engine)Win64:MalwareX-gen [Misc]
  • Avira (major engine)TR/W64.Agent
  • BitDefender (major engine)Adware.GenericKD.61165561
  • Emsisoft (major engine)Adware.GenericKD.61165561 (B)
  • ESET-NOD32 (major engine)Win64/Riskware.GameHack.BU application
  • F-Secure (major engine)Trojan.TR/W64.Agent
  • Fortinet (major engine)Riskware/GameHack
24 more in the full engine list

File fingerprint

Last analyzed
Oct 13, 2026, 9:45 PM UTC
SHA-256
968d56964f29aba3a20626179815bb4c811a218a4aa766f7d6bedab131010c1e
SHA-1
c6651295ddeb8c7ae2c400e13002c8e6b81bddef
MD5
5124398227563fe08e0f091e0a57c9b3

About this file

6a1706dd.exe is a Win32 EXE file of 1.4 MB.

Type and size
Win32 EXE · 1.4 MB
Signer
UnsignedNo code signature.
First seen
Oct 13, 2026On VirusTotal.
Submitted by
1 sourceRarely seen: few people have submitted this exact file.
Packer
None detected
Entropy
6.56 of 8

First scanned

Chapter 05

Questions & answers

Short answers to the 8 questions people ask most about this file.

Is 6a1706dd.exe a virus?
6a1706dd.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. 32 of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flag it. If you've already run it, see the removal steps below.
What is 6a1706dd.exe?
6a1706dd.exe is a Windows program, about 1.4 MB. It carries no version information saying what it is or who made it. VirusTotal first saw it on Oct 13, 2026.
How many antivirus engines detected 6a1706dd.exe?
32 of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flag 6a1706dd.exe, including ESET and Bitdefender. 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.
What should I do if I already ran 6a1706dd.exe?
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 6a1706dd.exe?
To remove 6a1706dd.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 6a1706dd.exe?
Antivirus engines classify 6a1706dd.exe as unwanted software: adware or a bundled program that installs things you didn't ask for.
What is the SHA-256 hash of 6a1706dd.exe?
The SHA-256 fingerprint of 6a1706dd.exe is 968d56964f29aba3a20626179815bb4c811a218a4aa766f7d6bedab131010c1e, and its MD5 is 5124398227563fe08e0f091e0a57c9b3. 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 6a1706dd.exe?
This report reflects the scan on Oct 13, 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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