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Is fakepay-client-1.21.11.jar safe?

Verdict
Suspicious

Single tier-1 detection plus sandbox process-injection signals on a recently submitted JAR.

One high-trust engine flagged the sample as HEUR:Trojan.Java.Generic while 15 tier-1 engines stayed silent. Sandbox logs show process injection, persistence, and defense-evasion techniques, yet no family consensus or malicious child files were found.

Do not open or run it until verified

Treat the file as untrusted; do not run it until additional independent analysis confirms safety.

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Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
1of 75 flagged
Flagged 1No detection 74
Digital specimenfakepay-client-1.21.11.jarb4cd0a06bd68ad81aa…e8e8975d638b8b
Size385.2 KB
Code signingNot applicable
SandboxRuntime complete
First seen7d ago
Evidence3 priority signals
1 high-confidence signature or behavior rule matched this file.

Recommended next actions

01

Before opening or running

Do not open or run it until the source and publisher can be verified independently.

02

If you already opened or ran it

Stop using it, scan the device, and watch for unexpected behavior or security alerts. Get a fresh copy from the publisher's official site and verify its exact hash when possible.

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.

65%Confidence
High
Analyst conclusion

One high-trust engine flagged the sample as HEUR:Trojan.Java.Generic while 15 tier-1 engines stayed silent. Sandbox logs show process injection, persistence, and defense-evasion techniques, yet no family consensus or malicious child files were found.

Where this verdict could be wrong1 caveat
  • Only one tier-1 engine flagged; 15 tier-1 engines reported clean; no family consensus across engines.

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

Treat the file as untrusted; do not run it until additional independent analysis confirms safety.

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

    1 of 75 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Complete

    1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.

  • Network

    Not run

    No contacted-host reputation check is recorded.

    No timestamp recorded

  • YARA

    Complete

    1 signature or behavior rule matched.

  • External intel

    Partial

    Independent reference checks were attempted but are incomplete.

Chapter 03

Behavior

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

Runtime flight recorder

Capture complete
  • 1isolated sandbox run
  • 16MITRE ATT&CK techniques
  • 15spawned processes
  • 0network contacts
  • 15filesystem & 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: Created or modified a system service, which can keep code running.

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

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

  • Moderate concern: Transferred a file over the network; malware can use this to fetch additional payloads.

  • Moderate concern: Checked the environment for virtualisation or analysis tools.

  • Moderate concern: Checks which security software you have installed.

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.

Recorded behavior

Attack story

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

ObservedDerived

5 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

We couldn't fully clear this file. Treat it with caution.

  1. Recovery step 01

    Don't open or run it unless you're certain it came from a source you trust.

  2. Recovery step 02

    Check where you got it — an unexpected attachment or a random download link is a red flag.

  3. Recovery step 03

    If its origin cannot be confirmed, delete this Java file and use a fresh copy from a trusted source. Get a fresh copy from the publisher's official site and verify its exact hash when possible.

  4. Recovery step 04

    If you're still unsure, scan it again in a day or two — detections often catch up on newer files.

Safety FAQ

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

8 evidence-based answers
Is fakepay-client-1.21.11.jar safe, or is it malware?
Evidence-based answer
fakepay-client-1.21.11.jar is suspicious — treat it as unsafe until you're sure. 1 of 75 antivirus engines flag it; that detection signal contributes to the cautious verdict. Don't open or run it unless you fully trust where it came from. Get a fresh copy from the publisher's official site and verify its exact hash when possible.
What is fakepay-client-1.21.11.jar?
Evidence-based answer
fakepay-client-1.21.11.jar is a Java application or archive, about 385 KB. We identify a file by its cryptographic hash rather than its name, because the same filename can be reused by completely different files — the hash below is the reliable fingerprint.
How many antivirus engines detected fakepay-client-1.21.11.jar?
Evidence-based answer
1 of 75 antivirus engines flagged fakepay-client-1.21.11.jar, 1 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.
I already downloaded and opened or ran fakepay-client-1.21.11.jar — 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 fakepay-client-1.21.11.jar?
Evidence-based answer
To remove fakepay-client-1.21.11.jar: 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 Java 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 fakepay-client-1.21.11.jar?
Evidence-based answer
fakepay-client-1.21.11.jar is classified as a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. 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 fakepay-client-1.21.11.jar?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of fakepay-client-1.21.11.jar is b4cd0a06bd68ad81aa325bc82d494e12dec879d80f3311a8dfe8e8975d638b8b, and its MD5 is 8c89dc43ee094dab75033f3c08f6cfbe. 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 fakepay-client-1.21.11.jar?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on August 6, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of fakepay-client-1.21.11.jar 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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