This file claims to be Adobe. The signer doesn't match.
- File name claims "Adobe" but has no Authenticode signer. Legitimate Adobe binaries are always signed.
- Engine consensus corroborates: 5/75 engines flagged this file.
Is Adobe_Premiere_Pro_v1_keygen_by_KeyGenBox.exe safe?
Unsigned executable claiming Adobe brand with one tier-1 detection and research-tool filename pattern.
5 of 75 engines flagged the file, including Microsoft tier-1. The binary is unsigned, impersonates Adobe, and is brand-new with no prior reputation. These signals outweigh the limited detections and absence of sandbox malice.
e7f852ab4eb67f97af…621081aef6eb73Recommended next actions
Before running
Do not run it. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash.
If you already ran it
Disconnect from the internet, start a full or offline antivirus scan, then secure important accounts from a clean device.
Intelligence
The saved assessment, checked against the scan evidence and recorded coverage.
The reasoning behind this verdict
This section explains the evidence supporting the verdict and keeps conflicting or missing signals visible.
5 of 75 engines flagged the file, including Microsoft tier-1. The binary is unsigned, impersonates Adobe, and is brand-new with no prior reputation. These signals outweigh the limited detections and absence of sandbox malice.
The file presents a clear brand-mismatch: it claims to be Adobe Premiere Pro yet carries no code signature. One tier-1 engine labels it Trojan:Win32/Wacatac.B!ml while two tier-2 engines add dropper-like behaviour. The filename contains 'keygen', a pattern strongly associated with cracking tools, and the sample is rare_new with zero prior submissions. No sandbox verdict or dropped malicious children exist, but the combination of impersonation, unsigned status, and tier-1 detection is decisive.
What We Detected
Unsigned 64-bit PE (3.4 MB) submitted for the first time today. Filename contains 'keygen_by_KeyGenBox' and claims Adobe branding. One tier-1 engine (Microsoft) reports Trojan:Win32/Wacatac.B!ml; two tier-2 engines note dropper-like behaviour. High-entropy sections present but no confirmed packer.
Threat Behavior
Static evidence shows process-creation and token-manipulation calls (T1134). No network activity, dropped children, or persistence indicators observed in the single sandbox run. Brand-mismatch score 85/100 confirms the file falsely presents itself as legitimate Adobe software.
What To Do Now
Do not execute. Keep endpoint protection enabled. If the file was downloaded from an untrusted source, delete it and scan the system with current signatures.
- Unsigned executable claiming Adobe brand
- rare_new submission with zero reputation
- Tier-1 detection (Microsoft Wacatac)
- Keygen / cracking-tool filename pattern
Treat as malicious and remove; do not trust or run software distributed as unsigned keygens.
Coverage & freshness
Complete means the check returned a usable result. It does not mean the file is safe.
Antivirus
Complete5 of 75 engines flagged the file.
Sandbox
Complete1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.
Network
Not runNo contacted-host reputation check is recorded.
No timestamp recordedYARA
CompleteRule evaluation completed with no recorded matches.
External intel
Complete3 of 3 independent reference sources completed.
Behavior
Plain-English impact first, then the observed runtime evidence.
Runtime flight recorder
Capture complete- 1isolated sandbox run
- 18MITRE ATT&CK techniques
- 2spawned processes
- 0network contacts
- 0filesystem & mutex artifacts
What this file does
Observed actions and their security significance
Moderate concern: Contained obfuscated or packed code that makes inspection harder.
Moderate concern: Runs hidden system commands (script or shell).
Moderate concern: Communicated over a common application protocol; malware can use this for command-and-control.
Moderate concern: Scans through your files and folders.
Moderate concern: Decoded or unpacked concealed content while running.
Moderate concern: Checked the environment for virtualisation or analysis tools.
Note: Reads your Windows user-account details.
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.
Threat context
How trojans work
A trojan disguises itself as something useful or harmless to trick you into running it. Once open, it does its real job in the background — anything from stealing data to opening a back door or downloading more malware.
Bottom line:The disguise is the whole trick, so a trustworthy-looking name or icon means nothing.
Attack story
Runtime observations grouped by analysis stage. Arrows organize the stages; they do not claim chronology or causality.
Input file
The submitted object
- FileObserved
Adobe_Premiere_Pro_v1_keygen_by_KeyGenBox.exe
e7f852ab4eb67f97af9394ddb83e25787cbdcfd9b9f1fc126f621081aef6eb73
01Uploaded file
Processes
Runtime execution
- ProcessObserved
Observed process
"C:\Users\<USER>\Desktop\Adobe_Premiere_Pro_v1_keygen_by_KeyGenBox.exe"
02Isolated runtime analysis - ProcessObserved
Observed process
"C:\Users\user\Desktop\Adobe_Premiere_Pro_v1_keygen_by_KeyGenBox.exe"
03Isolated runtime analysis - +1 more recorded observation in Analyst mode
3 recorded facts from one runtime window. Every fact remains independently traceable in Analyst mode.
What this file did when executed
This file was detonated in 1 sandbox and its runtime behaviour was observed.
Adversary techniques mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Detection & Forensics
Consensus, attribution, signatures, code structure, prevalence, and identity.
Evidence integrity
Chain of custody for the facts preserved in this report.
- 0rule hits recorded
- 5 / 75engines flagged
- 1sources in submission history
Why these facts are shown
Each statement identifies whether it was directly recorded or derived from saved scan facts.
- 01
The file claims to be Adobe, but its publisher identity does not match.
Verdict inputView chapterProvenanceDerivedSourceFile identity comparisonObserved at - 02
5 of 75 antivirus engines flagged the file, including APEX and CrowdStrike.
Verdict inputView chapterProvenanceObservedSourceAntivirus analysisObserved at - 03
The hash has been submitted 1 time from 1 source.
ProvenanceDerivedSourceSaved report factsObserved at - 04
Scanned file: Adobe_Premiere_Pro_v1_keygen_by_KeyGenBox.exe — e7f852ab4eb67f97af9394ddb83e25787cbdcfd9b9f1fc126f621081aef6eb73
ProvenanceObservedSourceUploaded fileObserved at - 05
Observed process — "C:\Users\<USER>\Desktop\Adobe_Premiere_Pro_v1_keygen_by_KeyGenBox.exe"
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at - 06
Observed process — "C:\Users\user\Desktop\Adobe_Premiere_Pro_v1_keygen_by_KeyGenBox.exe"
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at
Detection sources at a glance
Category: generic-trojan
MalwareBazaar, YARAify, and CIRCL hashlookup completed and returned no entries for this hash.
YARA rules
No matchesThe rule pass completed without a saved public match.
5 of 75 engines flagged this file
View all 75 engine results
Section entropy & packers
No high-entropy executable section or known packer signature was detected. Data and resource sections can still have high entropy without indicating packed code.
How widely this file has been seen
Barely seen in the wild and first surfaced recently. 5 antivirus detections make that low prevalence materially relevant, but rarity alone is not proof of malware.
Fingerprint and provenance
- File name
- Adobe_Premiere_Pro_v1_keygen_by_KeyGenBox.exe
- Format
- Win32 EXE
- Code signing
- No verified publisher
- Size
- 3.3 MB
- Last analyzed
- Aug 28, 2026, 2:48 PM UTC
e7f852ab4eb67f97af9394ddb83e25787cbdcfd9b9f1fc126f621081aef6eb73Safety & FAQ
Complete recovery guidance and answers for the next decision.
What to do now
This file is dangerous. Treat it as harmful and remove it.
- Recovery step 01
Don't run this file. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash.
- Recovery step 02
If you already ran it, disconnect from the internet and start with a full antivirus scan or Microsoft Defender Offline scan. If compromise is suspected or the problem persists, use a reputable second-opinion scanner and follow incident-recovery or clean-reinstall guidance.
- Recovery step 03
If you typed any passwords while it was open, change them from a device you trust.
- Recovery step 04
Get a fresh copy from the developer's official site or an official app store.
Safety FAQ
Direct answers grounded in the saved verdict and evidence in this report.
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