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Is ransom_file.zip safe?

Verdict
Suspicious

Only 2 of 75 engines detected the archive, but possible process injection and defense-evasion activity warrant caution despite absent high-trust corroboration.

Zillya identified XWorm and Webroot issued a generic Trojan detection, but all 17 reporting tier-1 engines were undetected. A sandbox recorded process injection, service execution, and security-control impairment mappings, yet returned no malicious verdict; keep protection enabled and avoid opening the archive unless its origin is verified.

Do not open or extract it until verified

Keep security protection enabled and quarantine the archive unless it came from a verified source and its contents are expected. If required for work, inspect it only in an isolated analysis environment.

Read the full analysis
Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
2of 75 flagged
Flagged 2No detection 73
Digital specimenransom_file.zipd92fee7766d4e44391…6170094f276b89
Size28.7 MB
Code signingNot applicable
SandboxRuntime complete
First seen28d ago
Evidence3 priority signals
1 high-confidence signature or behavior rule matched this file.

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.

71%Confidence
High
Analyst conclusion

Zillya identified XWorm and Webroot issued a generic Trojan detection, but all 17 reporting tier-1 engines were undetected. A sandbox recorded process injection, service execution, and security-control impairment mappings, yet returned no malicious verdict; keep protection enabled and avoid opening the archive unless its origin is verified.

Where this verdict could be wrong4 caveats
  • All 17 reporting tier-1 engines were undetected, which weighs against the isolated XWorm label.
  • The sole completed sandbox returned a clean verdict despite recording three offensive MITRE mappings.
  • The 10 inspected children had no malicious verdict, but all remained unclassified rather than affirmatively clean.
  • No independent MalwareBazaar or YARAify hit corroborates Zillya's XWorm identification.

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

Keep security protection enabled and quarantine the archive unless it came from a verified source and its contents are expected. If required for work, inspect it only in an isolated analysis environment.

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

    2 of 75 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Complete

    1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.

  • Network

    Partial

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

  • 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
  • 13MITRE ATT&CK techniques
  • 15spawned processes
  • 4network contacts
  • 40filesystem & 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.

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

  • Moderate concern: Removed execution artefacts or logs, which can conceal activity.

  • 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.

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

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

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.

7 evidence-based answers
Is ransom_file.zip safe, or is it malware?
Evidence-based answer
ransom_file.zip is suspicious — treat it as unsafe until you're sure. 2 of 75 antivirus engines flag it; 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 ransom_file.zip?
Evidence-based answer
ransom_file.zip is a compressed archive, about 28.7 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 ransom_file.zip?
Evidence-based answer
2 of 75 antivirus engines flagged ransom_file.zip, 2 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 extracted ransom_file.zip — 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 ransom_file.zip?
Evidence-based answer
To remove ransom_file.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 is the SHA-256 hash of ransom_file.zip?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of ransom_file.zip is d92fee7766d4e443918ed84ea06db9a0def70fef521510a3216170094f276b89, and its MD5 is 6ba5d531a28d4cde62975438aa5e73ae. 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 ransom_file.zip?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on October 5, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of ransom_file.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.
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