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Verdict Malicious

Analyzed , 4 hours ago

Is SnapGene_8.2.2.dmg safe? No, we rate this exact file malicious.

A tiny disk image posing as SnapGene that several major antivirus engines identify as a macOS password-stealing trojan from the AMOS stealer family; do not open it.

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Strong evidence · Two or more major antivirus engines agree.

Don't install this file

Delete this disk image without opening it, and download the software only from its official developer. If it was already run, change your passwords from a clean device and scan the Mac.

What to do now4 steps

This file is harmful. Don't run it, and remove it.

If you haven't installed it

  1. Don't install this file. Move it to the Trash, then empty the Trash.

If you already installed it

  1. Disconnect the device from the internet, then run a full scan with your security software.

  2. From another device you trust, change the passwords of your important accounts (email and banking first) and turn on two-step verification.

  3. If the scan keeps finding it, or the device still acts strangely, scan again with a second-opinion scanner from another company; if that doesn't fix it, back up your personal files and reinstall macOS.

If you already ran it, do these in order.

If you opened or installed it

Avoid banking and sign-ins on that device until it is clean. These free MalwareTips guides walk you through it.

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SnapGene_8.2.2.dmg: Malicious — MalwareTips file scan

The link always shows the latest result for this exact file (its SHA-256 fingerprint).

Antivirus results

9 of 60 flagged

  • Flagged 9
  • No detection 51
  • No result 15
FileSnapGene_8.2.2.dmg649.4 kBSHA-256 cada17c9fdaf…de5c84
  • Code signing Not applicable
  • Test run Not run
  • First seen Today
9 of the 60 antivirus engines that checked it flag it, including Kaspersky and ESET.

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Why we think so

4 points against it and 0 in its favour, checked against the scan evidence.

MT AI Engine · Verdict analysis

The reasoning behind this verdict

Analyst conclusion

9 of the 60 antivirus engines that checked it flagged this macOS disk image, including Kaspersky (AMOS), Ikarus (MioLab stealer) and ESET (password stealer). It claims to be SnapGene 8.2.2 yet is only about 650 KB, far too small for the real app. It was first seen on Oct 27, 2026 from a single source, which fits a fake-installer lure.

Where this verdict could be wrong2 caveats
  • No sandbox run is available, so the stealing behaviour the engines describe was not observed when it ran.
  • Most of the 60 engines that analysed the file did not flag it, including BitDefender, Microsoft and Fortinet.

These are the assessment's weak points. If you believe one applies to your file, report the verdict and we'll re-review it.

7 sources checked · 5 complete · 1 not run · 1 not needed or not applicable. See every source

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What it did in our test

No completed test run is saved for this file.

Threat context

How password stealers work

A password stealer runs quietly in the background and copies your private data, such as saved passwords, browser cookies, autofill details and crypto wallets, then sends it to criminals. You usually won't notice anything.

Bottom line:Stolen logins are used to break into your accounts or sold in bulk, so change passwords from another device.

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Technical details

9 of the 60 antivirus engines that checked it flag it.

Our file inspection

No risky structure found

We opened the uploaded file in an isolated sandbox and read its structure without running it.

CompleteUnrecognised format

Checked on Oct 27, 2026 while the file was uploaded. MalwareTips deleted its copy afterwards; VirusTotal keeps the uploaded file.

Sources checked

Every check behind this verdict

7 sources checked · 5 complete · 1 not run · 1 not needed or not applicable. Complete means the check returned a usable result; it does not mean the file is safe.

SourceStatusResultChecked
Antivirus enginesVirusTotal · 75 enginesCompleteRisk signal: 9 of 60 engines flagged it · 15 gave no result Details for antivirus engines
Sandbox runVirusTotal sandboxesNot runNo sandbox run is recorded for this fileNo date recorded
Contacted hostsMalwareTips URL scannerNot neededNo sandbox run, so there were no contacted hosts to checkNo date recorded
Static analysisMalwareTips, without running the fileCompleteNothing risky in the file's structure Details for static analysis
Signature rulesYARAify community rules + MalwareTips rulesCompleteNo rule matched
Malware sample databaseabuse.ch MalwareBazaarCompleteNot listed
Known-software referenceCIRCL hashlookupCompleteNo match

Engines that flagged it 9

  • Avast (major engine)MacOS:Agent-BOK [Susp]
  • AVG (major engine)MacOS:Agent-BOK [Susp]
  • Avira (major engine)TR/OSX.Agent.BOK
  • ESET-NOD32 (major engine)OSX/PSW.Agent.KW trojan
  • F-Secure (major engine)Trojan.TR/OSX.Agent.BOK
  • Ikarus (major engine)Trojan-Spy.OSX.MioLabStealer
  • Kaspersky (major engine)HEUR:Trojan-PSW.OSX.Amos.bg
  • CynetMalicious (score: 99)
1 more in the full engine list

File fingerprint

Last analyzed
Oct 27, 2026, 1:51 AM UTC
SHA-256
cada17c9fdaf5aea39350cb8b9f74374c912f275d542a3f7e2c014c391de5c84
SHA-1
7dbc3d19cc32ada96af30f1672b7309fe11c3421
MD5
160dae32574db53ab621c5da9d5dabc8

About this file

SnapGene_8.2.2.dmg is a Macintosh Disk Image file of 649.4 kB.

Type and size
Macintosh Disk Image · 649.4 kB
Signer
Not applicable
First seen
Oct 27, 2026On VirusTotal.
Submitted by
1 sourceRarely seen: few people have submitted this exact file.

First scanned

Chapter 05

Questions & answers

Short answers to the 8 questions people ask most about this file.

Is SnapGene_8.2.2.dmg a virus?
Yes. This copy of SnapGene_8.2.2.dmg (SHA-256 cada17c9…5c84) is malicious. Other files with the same name can be different, so check the hash. Don't install it. Move it to the Trash, then empty the Trash. 9 of the 60 antivirus engines that checked it flag it, some as AMOS. Antivirus engines classify it as a password stealer, built to copy saved passwords, cookies and crypto wallets. If you've already installed it, see the steps below.
What is SnapGene_8.2.2.dmg?
SnapGene_8.2.2.dmg is a Mac installer, about 649.4 kB. VirusTotal first saw it on Oct 27, 2026.
How many antivirus engines detected SnapGene_8.2.2.dmg?
9 of the 60 antivirus engines that checked it flag SnapGene_8.2.2.dmg, including Kaspersky and ESET. We weigh which engines flagged it and what else the scan found, not just the count. The rating comes from all the evidence together, not from this count alone.
What should I do if I already installed SnapGene_8.2.2.dmg?
Act quickly. 1) Disconnect the device from the internet. 2) Run a full scan with your antivirus and let it remove what it finds. 3) Change your important passwords from another device you trust, starting with email and banking, and turn on two-step verification. 4) If you bank or shop on this device, watch your accounts and tell your bank about payments you don't recognise. 5) If the scan keeps finding it, back up your personal files and reinstall macOS.
How do I remove SnapGene_8.2.2.dmg?
To remove SnapGene_8.2.2.dmg: 1) quit it, move it to the Trash and empty the Trash. 2) Check System Settings > General > Login Items for anything you don't recognise. 3) Run a full scan with your security software.
What kind of malware is SnapGene_8.2.2.dmg?
Antivirus engines classify SnapGene_8.2.2.dmg as a password stealer, built to copy saved passwords, cookies and crypto wallets. Engines attribute it to the AMOS family.
What is the SHA-256 hash of SnapGene_8.2.2.dmg?
The SHA-256 fingerprint of SnapGene_8.2.2.dmg is cada17c9fdaf5aea39350cb8b9f74374c912f275d542a3f7e2c014c391de5c84, and its MD5 is 160dae32574db53ab621c5da9d5dabc8. Two files with the same SHA-256 are identical, so use it to check you have exactly this file, not just one with the same name.
How up to date is this analysis of SnapGene_8.2.2.dmg?
This report reflects the scan on Oct 27, 2026. A file's fingerprint never changes, but antivirus engines keep learning, so a rating can change later. To get a newer result, scan the file again: we refresh the antivirus results when the saved ones are out of date.
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