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Is Wave.zip safe?

Verdict
Malicious

ZIP archive containing PE that triggered seven tier-1 engines and executed process-injection plus data-destruction techniques.

Seven tier-1 engines flagged the sample as Win64:MalwareX-gen / TR/W64.Agent. Sandbox observed T1055 process injection, T1485 data destruction, and direct-IP traffic to two external hosts. No malicious dropped children or known-bad hosts were found, but the tier-1 consensus and offensive MITRE techniques outweigh those gaps.

Do not open or extract this archive

Quarantine and delete the archive; do not run any extracted executables. Maintain current antivirus definitions and avoid opening similar unsolicited archives.

Read the full analysis
Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
24of 75 flagged
Flagged 24No detection 51
Digital specimenWave.zipac57f609e56f734480…616be57cc092e5
Size26.9 MB
Code signingNot applicable
SandboxRuntime complete
First seen2mo ago
Evidence3 priority signals
1 high-confidence signature or behavior rule matched this file.

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.

82%Confidence
High
Analyst conclusion

Seven tier-1 engines flagged the sample as Win64:MalwareX-gen / TR/W64.Agent. Sandbox observed T1055 process injection, T1485 data destruction, and direct-IP traffic to two external hosts. No malicious dropped children or known-bad hosts were found, but the tier-1 consensus and offensive MITRE techniques outweigh those gaps.

Where this verdict could be wrong1 caveat
  • droppedChildren.hasMaliciousChild=false and contactedHosts.maliciousHosts.length=0 — no secondary malicious artifacts observed.

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

Quarantine and delete the archive; do not run any extracted executables. Maintain current antivirus definitions and avoid opening similar unsolicited archives.

Scan transparency

Coverage & freshness

4 of 5 complete

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

  • Antivirus

    Complete

    24 of 75 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Complete

    1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.

  • Network

    Partial

    1 of 5 contacted hosts were cross-checked; coverage is incomplete.

  • YARA

    Complete

    2 signature or behavior rules matched.

  • External intel

    Complete

    3 of 3 independent reference sources completed.

Chapter 03

Behavior

Plain-English impact first, then the observed runtime evidence.

Runtime flight recorder

Capture complete
  • 1isolated sandbox run
  • 22MITRE ATT&CK techniques
  • 10spawned processes
  • 5network contacts
  • 34filesystem & mutex artifacts

What this file does

Observed actions and their security significance

  • High concern: Injected code into another process, a technique that can conceal execution.

  • High concern: Changed an auto-start location that can make code run after sign-in or restart.

  • High concern: Attempted to impair or bypass security controls.

  • High concern: Manipulated how the operating system loads code, which can redirect execution.

  • Moderate concern: Contained obfuscated or packed code that makes inspection harder.

  • Moderate concern: Runs hidden system commands (script or shell).

  • Moderate concern: Communicated over a common application protocol; malware can use this for command-and-control.

These are observed capabilities from an isolated analysis. A technique does not prove malicious intent on its own, and the file never ran on your device.

Threat context

How trojans work

A trojan disguises itself as something useful or harmless to trick you into running it. Once open, it does its real job in the background — anything 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

Attack story

Runtime observations grouped by analysis stage. Arrows organize the stages; they do not claim chronology or causality.

ObservedDerived

7 recorded facts from one runtime window. Every fact remains independently traceable in Analyst mode.

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 Wave.zip a virus?
Evidence-based answer
Yes — Wave.zip is malicious. Do not open or extract it. Delete this archive from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 24 of 75 antivirus engines flag it (family: malwarex). It behaves as a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. If you've already opened or extracted it, see the removal and recovery steps below.
What is Wave.zip?
Evidence-based answer
Wave.zip is a compressed archive, about 26.9 MB. Our analysis identifies it as malicious (family: malwarex) — a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. 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 Wave.zip?
Evidence-based answer
24 of 75 antivirus engines flagged Wave.zip, 24 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 Wave.zip?
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 Wave.zip?
Evidence-based answer
To remove Wave.zip: 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 Wave.zip?
Evidence-based answer
Wave.zip is classified as a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. Engines attribute it to the malwarex 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 Wave.zip?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of Wave.zip is ac57f609e56f7344803951e35e37df8ecffba52291e9593bb1616be57cc092e5, and its MD5 is 3e70a7370246fe8b6b7b87f2ec18ec2d. 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 Wave.zip?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on August 13, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of Wave.zip 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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