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Is MalachiTemp.zip safe?

Verdict
Suspicious

ZIP archive containing MSILHeracles binaries flagged by seven tier-1 engines as PUA/GameHack.

Seven tier-1 engines label the contents as unwanted or MSILHeracles variants; sandbox shows two offensive MITRE techniques but no malicious verdict. Medium prevalence and no malicious children keep the file in mixed-signals territory.

Do not open or extract it until verified

Treat as potentially unwanted software; keep endpoint protection enabled and avoid execution outside controlled environments.

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Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
29of 74 flagged
Flagged 29No detection 45
Digital specimenMalachiTemp.zipd7eeba0f36d51fffd3…32de620abe377b
Size15.1 MB
Code signingNot applicable
SandboxRuntime complete
First seen5mo ago
Evidence2 priority signals
29 of 74 antivirus engines flagged the file, including AhnLab-V3 and ALYac.

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.

65%Confidence
High
Analyst conclusion

Seven tier-1 engines label the contents as unwanted or MSILHeracles variants; sandbox shows two offensive MITRE techniques but no malicious verdict. Medium prevalence and no malicious children keep the file in mixed-signals territory.

Where this verdict could be wrong1 caveat
  • contactedHosts is null — no complete host-reputation result available for IP 162.159.36.2.

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 as potentially unwanted software; keep endpoint protection enabled and avoid execution outside controlled environments.

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

    29 of 74 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Complete

    1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.

  • Network

    Partial

    1 runtime contact was observed without a completed reputation cross-check.

  • YARA

    Complete

    1 signature or behavior rule 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
  • 8MITRE ATT&CK techniques
  • 15spawned processes
  • 1network contacts
  • 6filesystem & mutex artifacts

What this file does

Observed actions and their security significance

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

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

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

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

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

  • Note: Collects details about your system.

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

6 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 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 MalachiTemp.zip safe, or is it malware?
Evidence-based answer
MalachiTemp.zip is suspicious — treat it as unsafe until you're sure. 29 of 74 antivirus engines flag it (family: msilheracles); 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 MalachiTemp.zip?
Evidence-based answer
MalachiTemp.zip is a compressed archive, about 15.1 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 MalachiTemp.zip?
Evidence-based answer
29 of 74 antivirus engines flagged MalachiTemp.zip, 29 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 MalachiTemp.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 MalachiTemp.zip?
Evidence-based answer
To remove MalachiTemp.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 MalachiTemp.zip?
Evidence-based answer
MalachiTemp.zip is classified as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUA) — not always destructive, but it bundles ads, trackers, or unwanted changes you didn't ask for. Engines attribute it to the msilheracles 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 MalachiTemp.zip?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of MalachiTemp.zip is d7eeba0f36d51fffd3e96fdcddd44463b3ca1a190c476918a332de620abe377b, and its MD5 is 0fa51d2b88afeeb5dbf0eba5590090e1. 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 MalachiTemp.zip?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on September 4, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of MalachiTemp.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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