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Is v4.23.682.zip safe?

Verdict
Suspicious

Three of 75 engines flagged this newly observed ZIP, with ESET-NOD32 and Varist naming WinGo, but runtime and strong consensus evidence are absent.

ESET-NOD32 and Varist independently associate the archive with WinGo, while Google also detects it generically. However, only one tier-1 engine flagged it, most tier-1 products were silent, and no runtime analysis or complete contacted-host check is available, leaving materially mixed evidence.

Do not open or extract it until verified

Avoid opening or extracting the ZIP until its origin and contents are verified through an official source. Keep security protection enabled and use an isolated analysis environment if inspection is necessary.

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Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
3of 75 flagged
Flagged 3No detection 72
Digital specimenv4.23.682.zipb6794184f1d4db6f70…fc89d8230015b4
Size89.6 MB
Code signingNot applicable
SandboxPartial coverage
First seenToday
Evidence2 priority signals
3 of 75 antivirus engines flagged the file, including ESET-NOD32 and Google.

Recommended next actions

01

Before opening or extracting

Do not open or extract it until the source can be verified independently.

02

If you already opened or extracted it

Stop using it, scan the device, and watch for unexpected behavior or security alerts. Get a fresh copy from the original trusted source 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.

74%Confidence
High
Analyst conclusion

ESET-NOD32 and Varist independently associate the archive with WinGo, while Google also detects it generically. However, only one tier-1 engine flagged it, most tier-1 products were silent, and no runtime analysis or complete contacted-host check is available, leaving materially mixed evidence.

Where this verdict could be wrong3 caveats
  • 16 of 17 reporting tier-1 engines did not flag the archive, including BitDefender, Kaspersky, Avast, Avira, and Fortinet.
  • externalIntel.malwareBazaar.hit=false and externalIntel.yaraify.ruleCount=0 provide no independent corroboration, although absence of a hit does not establish benignness.
  • The similarHashes entries are file-type-only matches, so their prior outcomes are weak evidence about this exact archive.

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

Avoid opening or extracting the ZIP until its origin and contents are verified through an official source. Keep security protection enabled and use an isolated analysis environment if inspection is necessary.

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

    3 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.

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 extract 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 archive and use a fresh copy from a trusted source. Get a fresh copy from the original trusted source 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 v4.23.682.zip safe, or is it malware?
Evidence-based answer
v4.23.682.zip is suspicious — treat it as unsafe until you're sure. 3 of 75 antivirus engines flag it (family: WinGo); that detection signal contributes to the cautious verdict. Don't open or extract it unless you fully trust where it came from. Get a fresh copy from the original trusted source and verify its exact hash when possible.
What is v4.23.682.zip?
Evidence-based answer
v4.23.682.zip is a compressed archive (application/x-zip-compressed), about 89.6 MB. 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 v4.23.682.zip?
Evidence-based answer
3 of 75 antivirus engines flagged v4.23.682.zip, 3 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.
What should I do if I already opened or extracted v4.23.682.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 v4.23.682.zip?
Evidence-based answer
To remove v4.23.682.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 v4.23.682.zip?
Evidence-based answer
v4.23.682.zip is classified as a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. Engines attribute it to the WinGo 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 v4.23.682.zip?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of v4.23.682.zip is b6794184f1d4db6f70d3e6f0f95ad2b4ba803df39339f802acfc89d8230015b4, and its MD5 is ee280758629e5dc1a5c31e215856b811. 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 v4.23.682.zip?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on October 5, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of v4.23.682.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

Community

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