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Is VEX-CRACKED (1).rar safe?

Verdict
Malicious

Forty of 75 engines flagged this newly observed cracked archive, including 10 tier-1 detections and repeated TrojanDownloader or TEDY-family labels.

This RAR archive has exceptionally strong antivirus evidence against it: 40 of 75 engines detect it, including 10 tier-1 engines. Several identify a Trojan downloader, while TrendMicro products name TEDY; do not extract or run its contents.

Do not open or extract this archive

Do not extract or run this archive; quarantine or delete it while keeping security protection enabled. If any contained file was executed, isolate the system and perform a full scan and credential review.

Read the full analysis
Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
40of 75 flagged
Flagged 40No detection 35
Digital specimenVEX-CRACKED (1).rar9b0b72b213eb0433ef…de684f0de35901
Size1.2 MB
Code signingNot applicable
SandboxPartial coverage
First seenToday
Evidence2 priority signals
40 of 75 antivirus engines flagged the file, including AhnLab-V3 and ALYac.

Recommended next actions

01

Before opening or extracting

Do not open or extract it. Delete this archive from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash.

02

If you already opened or extracted it

Close it. If it opened links, requested credentials, or triggered unexpected behavior, disconnect from the internet and run a full device scan.

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.

98%Confidence
Very high
Analyst conclusion

This RAR archive has exceptionally strong antivirus evidence against it: 40 of 75 engines detect it, including 10 tier-1 engines. Several identify a Trojan downloader, while TrendMicro products name TEDY; do not extract or run its contents.

Where this verdict could be wrong3 caveats
  • engines.tier1FamilyConsensus.strong=false; only two tier-1 engines agree on 'patched', limiting confidence in a precise family assignment.
  • externalIntel.yaraify.ruleCount=0, externalIntel.circl.hit=false, and externalIntel.malwareBazaar.hit=false, although absence of those matches does not outweigh the engine detections.
  • No sandbox run completed, so downloader behavior is inferred from detection labels rather than directly observed execution.

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

Do not extract or run this archive; quarantine or delete it while keeping security protection enabled. If any contained file was executed, isolate the system and perform a full scan and credential review.

Scan transparency

Coverage & freshness

3 of 5 complete

Complete means the check returned a usable result. It does not mean the file is safe.

  • Antivirus

    Complete

    40 of 75 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Partial

    Runtime data is present, but no completed sandbox environment is recorded.

  • 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.

Threat context

How downloaders work

This file is a delivery vehicle. On its own it can look small and harmless, but its job is to quietly pull down and install the REAL payload — often a stealer, ransomware, or bot — from a server the attacker controls.

Bottom line:Because the dangerous part arrives later, early scans can look cleaner than the threat really is.

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

This file is dangerous. Treat it as harmful and remove it.

  1. Recovery step 01

    Don't open or extract this archive. Delete this archive from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash.

  2. Recovery step 02

    If you already opened or extracted it, disconnect from the internet and start with a full antivirus scan or Microsoft Defender Offline scan. If compromise is suspected or the problem persists, use a reputable second-opinion scanner and follow incident-recovery or clean-reinstall guidance.

  3. Recovery step 03

    If you typed any passwords while it was open, change them from a device you trust.

  4. Recovery step 04

    Get a fresh copy from the original trusted source and verify its exact hash when possible.

Safety FAQ

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

8 evidence-based answers
Is VEX-CRACKED (1).rar a virus?
Evidence-based answer
Yes — VEX-CRACKED (1).rar is malicious. Do not open or extract it. Delete this archive from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 40 of 75 antivirus engines flag it (family: TEDY). It behaves as a downloader/dropper whose job is to pull additional malware onto the device. If you've already opened or extracted it, see the removal and recovery steps below.
What is VEX-CRACKED (1).rar?
Evidence-based answer
VEX-CRACKED (1).rar is a compressed archive (application/x-compressed), about 1.2 MB. Our analysis identifies it as malicious (family: TEDY) — a downloader/dropper whose job is to pull additional malware onto the device. Because a file's name and icon can be faked, the safest way to identify it is by its cryptographic hash (below), not its filename.
How many antivirus engines detected VEX-CRACKED (1).rar?
Evidence-based answer
40 of 75 antivirus engines flagged VEX-CRACKED (1).rar, 40 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. The malicious verdict comes from the complete saved evidence, not from this antivirus count by itself.
What should I do if I already opened or extracted VEX-CRACKED (1).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 VEX-CRACKED (1).rar?
Evidence-based answer
To remove VEX-CRACKED (1).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 VEX-CRACKED (1).rar?
Evidence-based answer
VEX-CRACKED (1).rar is classified as a downloader/dropper whose job is to pull additional malware onto the device. Engines attribute it to the TEDY 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 VEX-CRACKED (1).rar?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of VEX-CRACKED (1).rar is 9b0b72b213eb0433ef9f74cb37c7475d7d1791753dc4d46de9de684f0de35901, and its MD5 is f2ce286308f98a1e24e91f019097ec8d. 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 VEX-CRACKED (1).rar?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on October 1, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of VEX-CRACKED (1).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.
Chapter 06

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