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Verdict Safe

Analyzed , 8 days ago

Is MBSetup.exe safe? Yes, no threats found.

This Malwarebytes setup installer carries a valid Malwarebytes Inc signature, none of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flagged it, and it is widely submitted by over…

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Strong evidence · A verified publisher signature, and no engine flags it.

Run it as usual if it came from the official source

This installer can be used normally when obtained from the official Malwarebytes website; keep your antivirus protection enabled.

Good practice2 tips

We found nothing harmful in this file.

  1. Run it only if it came from the developer's own website or an official app store.

  2. Keep your antivirus and Windows updates switched on.

No scanner can promise a file is 100% safe.

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MBSetup.exe: Safe — MalwareTips file scan

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

Antivirus results

0 of 71 flagged

  • Flagged 0
  • No detection 71
  • No result 4
FileMBSetup.exe2.9 MBSHA-256 985d654dab8b…7b6c59
  • Code signing Malwarebytes Inc
  • Test run Completed
  • First seen 17d ago
One sandbox test run rated it malicious, but the other checks did not confirm it.

Chapter 02

Why we think so

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

MT AI Engine · Verdict analysis

The reasoning behind this verdict

Analyst conclusion

None of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flagged this installer, and it carries a verified signature from Malwarebytes Inc, a publisher on our trusted list. One sandbox run returned malicious while another returned clean, with no injection target recorded, which fits normal installer behaviour.

Where this verdict could be wrong2 caveats
  • One sandbox run returned a malicious verdict, but another run returned clean and no injection target or other hard runtime artefact was recorded.
  • A community annotation from an automated analysis feed gave a high threat score, but it names no family and no engine supports it.

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 partial. See every source

Chapter 03

What it did in our test

It ran in 6 isolated tests; 1 test environment rated what it did as risky.

Test run summary

Capture complete
  • 6isolated sandbox runs
  • 38sandbox rule tags
  • 1spawned processes
  • 6network contacts
  • 14filesystem & mutex artifacts

Chapter 04

Technical details

None of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flag it; signed by Malwarebytes Inc.

Sources checked

Every check behind this verdict

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

SourceStatusResultChecked
Antivirus enginesVirusTotal · 75 enginesCompletePositive signal: 0 of 71 engines flagged it · 4 gave no result Details for antivirus engines
Sandbox runVirusTotal sandboxes · CAPA, CAPE Sandbox, VirusTotal JujuboxCompleteWorth noting: 6 runs: 1 malicious, 1 clean, 4 without a verdict Details for sandbox run
Contacted hostsMalwareTips URL scannerPartial5 of 6 contacted hosts were cross-checked; coverage is incomplete Details for contacted hosts
Signature rulesYARAify community rules + MalwareTips rulesComplete1 MalwareTips behaviour rule Details for signature rules
Malware sample databaseabuse.ch MalwareBazaarCompleteNot listed
Known-software referenceCIRCL hashlookupCompleteNo match

File fingerprint

Last analyzed
Oct 18, 2026, 4:53 PM UTC
SHA-256
985d654dab8b1a919bf985a7235079a1097ec77565a807f0a1d6882eb97b6c59
SHA-1
f4af4db1d85d59d5e668979efd4a2ff3c81ce086
MD5
873d8814ae516ba57a812bde4c42adb8

About this file

MBSetup.exe says it is Malwarebytes Setup (Malwarebytes), 2.9 MB.

Claims to be
Malwarebytes Setup (Malwarebytes)From the file's own version information, written by whoever built it.
Original name
MBSetup.exeMatches the shared file name.
Type and size
Win32 EXE · 2.9 MB
Signer
Malwarebytes IncValid code signature.
First seen
Oct 8, 2026On VirusTotal.
Submitted by
1,778 distinct sources
Packer
None detected
Entropy
6.86 of 8

First scanned

Verdict history

  1. Suspicious
  2. Safeafter a new scan

Ratings change when antivirus engines, our checks or MalwareTips staff learn more about a file.

Chapter 05

Questions & answers

Short answers to the 7 questions people ask most about this file.

Is MBSetup.exe safe?
We found nothing harmful in MBSetup.exe. None of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flag it. It has a valid digital signature from Malwarebytes Inc. Run it only if it came from the developer's own website or an official app store.
What is MBSetup.exe?
MBSetup.exe is a Windows program, about 2.9 MB. Its version information says it is “Malwarebytes Setup” (Malwarebytes). The digital signature from Malwarebytes Inc checks out. VirusTotal first saw it on Oct 8, 2026.
How many antivirus engines detected MBSetup.exe?
None of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flag MBSetup.exe. That is a good sign, but not proof, so we also weigh who made it, how widely it is used and what it did in a test run.
Is MBSetup.exe digitally signed?
Yes. MBSetup.exe has a valid digital signature from Malwarebytes Inc, which shows the file hasn't been changed since that publisher signed it. Malware is sometimes signed with stolen certificates, so a signature alone isn't proof of safety.
What is the SHA-256 hash of MBSetup.exe?
The SHA-256 fingerprint of MBSetup.exe is 985d654dab8b1a919bf985a7235079a1097ec77565a807f0a1d6882eb97b6c59, and its MD5 is 873d8814ae516ba57a812bde4c42adb8. 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.
Is it safe to run MBSetup.exe?
We found nothing harmful in MBSetup.exe, and its digital signature checks out. The main caveat is where you got it: attackers sometimes spread malware under the name of real software, so get it from the official website. If your own antivirus warns about it, check the source before you ignore the warning.
How up to date is this analysis of MBSetup.exe?
This report reflects the scan on Oct 18, 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

Community

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