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Verdict Malicious

Analyzed , 5 days ago

Is island fn updated.exe safe? No, we rate this exact file malicious.

This unsigned Fortnite-style cheat tool is flagged by 44 of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it, including 12 major antivirus engines, and carries a vulnerable GIGABYTE…

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Strong evidence · Two or more major antivirus engines agree.

Don't run this file

Delete this file and do not run it; if it was executed, run a full scan with your security software kept enabled and review installed drivers.

What to do now4 steps

This file is harmful. Don't run it, and remove it.

If you haven't run it

  1. Don't run this file. Delete it, then empty the Recycle Bin.

If you already ran it

  1. Disconnect the device from the internet, then run a full antivirus scan. Microsoft Defender Offline (Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options) also finds malware that hides while Windows runs.

  2. If you typed passwords on the device after running it, change them from another device you trust.

  3. If the scan keeps finding it, or the device still acts strangely, scan again with a second-opinion scanner from another company; if that doesn't fix it, back up your personal files and reinstall Windows.

If you already ran it, do these in order.

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island fn updated.exe: Malicious — MalwareTips file scan

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

Antivirus results

44 of 71 flagged

  • Flagged 44
  • No detection 27
  • No result 4
Fileisland fn updated.exe2.3 MBSHA-256 96fe00563e89…d5f576
  • Code signing Unsigned
  • Test run Completed
  • First seen 1mo ago
44 of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flag it, including Microsoft and ESET.

Chapter 02

Why we think so

5 points against it and 2 in its favour, checked against the scan evidence.

MT AI Engine · Verdict analysis

The reasoning behind this verdict

Analyst conclusion

44 of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flagged this unsigned executable, including BitDefender, ESET, Microsoft and DrWeb. Labels describe a game hack carrying a known vulnerable GIGABYTE driver, which can be used to gain kernel-level privileges. When run, it opened Discord and ad-gated link pages.

Where this verdict could be wrong2 caveats
  • Several labels point to a game cheat bundling a vulnerable driver rather than to a data-stealing trojan, and the sandbox runs recorded no injection, persistence or high-risk techniques.
  • Many of the detections are generic or machine-learning buckets that do not name a specific malware family.

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 · all complete. See every source

Chapter 03

What it did in our test

It ran in 4 isolated tests; no test environment rated what it did as risky.

Test run summary

Capture complete
  • 4isolated sandbox runs
  • 15sandbox rule tags
  • 6spawned processes
  • 27network contacts
  • 20filesystem & 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).

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

  • Note: Talked to servers over the internet during the test run.

  • Note: Loaded extra code modules while running.

  • Note: Checked which security software was installed on the test computer.

Sandbox labels we could not confirm (common in safe files too)

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

  • Not confirmed: A sandbox rule tagged this run as creating a service; no new service 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 trojans work

A trojan pretends to be something useful or harmless so that you run it. Once open, it does its real job in the background, from stealing data to opening a back door or downloading more malware.

Bottom line:The disguise is the whole trick, so a trustworthy-looking name or icon means nothing.

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 7: FileSeen in the test run

      island fn updated.exe

      96fe00563e8915d0c3cb6b4a7aa95bd313c447c2946f6dc3ce522f25edd5f576

      Uploaded file

  2. Processes

    What ran

    2
    1. Evidence 2 of 7: ProcessSeen in the test run

      island fn updated.exe

      "C:\Users\user\Desktop\island fn updated.exe"

      Test run
    2. Evidence 3 of 7: ProcessSeen in the test run

      cmd.exe

      C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe /c start https://discord.com/invite/648uBCsSJQ

      Test run
    3. +1 more recorded observation

  3. Files

    Created or changed

    2
    1. Evidence 4 of 7: Written fileSeen in the test run

      History

      C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\History

      Test run
    2. Evidence 5 of 7: Written fileSeen in the test run

      INetCache

      C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache

      Test run
    3. +1 more recorded observation

  4. Network

    Hosts contacted

    2
    1. Evidence 6 of 7: Contacted hostSeen in the test run

      discord.com

      Contacted during the test run.

      Test run
    2. Evidence 7 of 7: Contacted hostSeen in the test run

      loot-link.com

      Contacted during the test run.

      Test run
    3. +1 more recorded observation

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

Chapter 04

Technical details

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

Sources checked

Every check behind this verdict

6 sources checked · all complete. Complete means the check returned a usable result; it does not mean the file is safe.

SourceStatusResultChecked
Antivirus enginesVirusTotal · 75 enginesCompleteRisk signal: 44 of 71 engines flagged it · 4 gave no result Details for antivirus engines
Sandbox runVirusTotal sandboxes · C2AE, CAPA, CAPE SandboxComplete4 runs: 1 clean, 3 without a verdict Details for sandbox run
Contacted hostsMalwareTips URL scannerComplete27 contacted hosts checked Details for contacted hosts
Signature rulesYARAify community rules + MalwareTips rulesCompleteNo rule matched
Malware sample databaseabuse.ch MalwareBazaarCompleteNot listed
Known-software referenceCIRCL hashlookupCompleteNo match

Engines that flagged it 44

  • Avast (major engine)Win64:MalwareX-gen [Cryp]
  • AVG (major engine)Win64:MalwareX-gen [Cryp]
  • Avira (major engine)TR/W64.MalwareX
  • BitDefender (major engine)Trojan.GenericKD.81513284
  • DrWeb (major engine)Tool.VulnDriver.6
  • Emsisoft (major engine)Trojan.GenericKD.81513284 (B)
  • ESET-NOD32 (major engine)Win64/GenKryptik.HDVZ trojan
  • F-Secure (major engine)Trojan.TR/W64.MalwareX
36 more in the full engine list

File fingerprint

Last analyzed
Oct 21, 2026, 3:13 AM UTC
SHA-256
96fe00563e8915d0c3cb6b4a7aa95bd313c447c2946f6dc3ce522f25edd5f576
SHA-1
f3f679f67e5869d5f515ba96a79dbca66d7c15b3
MD5
f05144f37b9896cefd824ce0a7fd7810

About this file

island fn updated.exe is a Win32 EXE file of 2.3 MB.

Type and size
Win32 EXE · 2.3 MB
Signer
UnsignedNo code signature.
First seen
Sep 21, 2026On VirusTotal.
Submitted by
100 distinct sources
Packer
None detected
Entropy
5.68 of 8

First scanned

Chapter 05

Questions & answers

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

Is island fn updated.exe a virus?
Yes. This copy of island fn updated.exe (SHA-256 96fe0056…f576) is malicious. Other files with the same name can be different, so check the hash. Don't run it. Delete it, then empty the Recycle Bin. 44 of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flag it. Antivirus engines classify it as a trojan: malware disguised as something harmless so that you run it. If you've already run it, see the steps below.
What is island fn updated.exe?
island fn updated.exe is a Windows program, about 2.3 MB. It carries no version information saying what it is or who made it. VirusTotal first saw it on Sep 21, 2026.
How many antivirus engines detected island fn updated.exe?
44 of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flag island fn updated.exe, including Microsoft and ESET. 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 island fn updated.exe?
Act quickly. 1) Disconnect the device from the internet. 2) Run a full scan with your antivirus and let it remove what it finds. 3) Change your important passwords from another device you trust, starting with email and banking, and turn on two-step verification. 4) If you bank or shop on this device, watch your accounts and tell your bank about payments you don't recognise. 5) If the scan keeps finding it, back up your personal files and reinstall Windows.
How do I remove island fn updated.exe?
To remove island fn updated.exe: 1) run a full scan with your antivirus and let it remove what it finds. 2) Delete it, then empty the Recycle Bin. 3) Check Settings > Apps, your browser extensions, startup apps (Task Manager > Startup apps) and scheduled tasks for anything you don't recognise. 4) Restart and scan again. If it keeps coming back, scan from Safe Mode with Networking, or back up your files and reinstall Windows.
What kind of malware is island fn updated.exe?
Antivirus engines classify island fn updated.exe as a trojan: malware disguised as something harmless so that you run it.
What is the SHA-256 hash of island fn updated.exe?
The SHA-256 fingerprint of island fn updated.exe is 96fe00563e8915d0c3cb6b4a7aa95bd313c447c2946f6dc3ce522f25edd5f576, and its MD5 is f05144f37b9896cefd824ce0a7fd7810. 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 island fn updated.exe?
This report reflects the scan on Oct 21, 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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