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Is LiquidLauncher_0.5.0_x64_en-US.msi safe?

Verdict
Malicious

Malicious file assessment

6 high-confidence signature or behavior rules matched this file.

Do not install this file

Do not install this file

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Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
0of 74 flagged
Flagged 0No detection 74
Digital specimenLiquidLauncher_0.5.0_x64_en-US.msiac86ca5150d64af0b5…3c019e920733c1
Size9.2 MB
Code signingUnsigned
SandboxRuntime complete
First seen1y ago
Evidence3 priority signals
6 high-confidence signature or behavior rules matched this file.

Recommended next actions

01

Before installing

Do not install it. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash.

02

If you already installed it

Disconnect from the internet, start a full or offline antivirus scan, then secure important accounts from a clean device.

Chapter 02

Intelligence

The saved assessment, checked against the scan evidence and recorded coverage.

No saved analyst narrative

This report keeps the verified scan facts available below without inventing an analysis that was not saved with the scan.

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

    0 of 74 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Complete

    1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.

  • Network

    Partial

    2 of 4 contacted hosts were cross-checked; coverage is incomplete.

  • YARA

    Complete

    8 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
  • 13MITRE ATT&CK techniques
  • 14spawned processes
  • 4network contacts
  • 38filesystem & 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: Used removable-media replication behaviour that can spread files between devices.

  • High concern: Created or modified a system service, which can keep code running.

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

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

  • Moderate concern: Scans through your files and folders.

  • Moderate concern: Communicates over the network in a non-standard way.

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 info-stealers work

An info-stealer runs quietly in the background and copies your private data — saved passwords, browser cookies, autofill details, and crypto wallets — then sends it to criminals. You usually won't notice anything is wrong.

Bottom line:Stolen logins are used to break into your accounts or sold in bulk on criminal markets.

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 install this file. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash.

  2. Recovery step 02

    If you already installed 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

    From a different, clean device, change the passwords on your important accounts (email and banking first) and turn on two-factor authentication.

  4. Recovery step 04

    Download a fresh installer from the developer's official site or an official app store.

Safety FAQ

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

8 evidence-based answers
Is LiquidLauncher_0.5.0_x64_en-US.msi malware?
Evidence-based answer
Yes — LiquidLauncher_0.5.0_x64_en-US.msi is malicious. Do not install it. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 0 of 74 antivirus engines flag it (family: rustystealer). It behaves as an information stealer/spyware, built to harvest passwords, cookies, and wallet data. If you've already installed it, see the removal and recovery steps below.
What is LiquidLauncher_0.5.0_x64_en-US.msi?
Evidence-based answer
LiquidLauncher_0.5.0_x64_en-US.msi is a software installer, about 9.2 MB. Our analysis identifies it as malicious (family: rustystealer) — an information stealer/spyware, built to harvest passwords, cookies, and wallet data. 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 LiquidLauncher_0.5.0_x64_en-US.msi?
Evidence-based answer
None — 0 of 74 antivirus engines flagged LiquidLauncher_0.5.0_x64_en-US.msi. That's reassuring, though it is not proof that a file is safe, so we also weigh its behaviour, identity, and reputation.
I already downloaded and installed LiquidLauncher_0.5.0_x64_en-US.msi — what should I do?
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 LiquidLauncher_0.5.0_x64_en-US.msi?
Evidence-based answer
To remove LiquidLauncher_0.5.0_x64_en-US.msi: 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 file 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 LiquidLauncher_0.5.0_x64_en-US.msi?
Evidence-based answer
LiquidLauncher_0.5.0_x64_en-US.msi is classified as an information stealer/spyware, built to harvest passwords, cookies, and wallet data. Engines attribute it to the rustystealer 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 LiquidLauncher_0.5.0_x64_en-US.msi?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of LiquidLauncher_0.5.0_x64_en-US.msi is ac86ca5150d64af0b55e22f65adac3cfd13aac88868085fcea3c019e920733c1, and its MD5 is 10afd2525f22a135856a24161501160d. 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 LiquidLauncher_0.5.0_x64_en-US.msi?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on July 3, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of LiquidLauncher_0.5.0_x64_en-US.msi 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.
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