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Verdict Malicious

Analyzed , 8 days ago

Is encryptonclick-2.4.16.0-installer.exe safe? No, we rate this exact file malicious.

This installer, signed by Softonic, is flagged by 13 of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it, with ESET, Microsoft, Fortinet and Ikarus agreeing on the OfferCore…

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Strong evidence · Two or more major antivirus engines agree.

Don't install it: it is unwanted software

Delete this installer and download the program directly from its official developer site. If it was already run, remove any unexpected programs or browser extensions and run a full scan with your protection enabled.

What to do now4 steps

This is unwanted software (adware or a bundled program), not an infection. Remove it and undo any changes it made.

If you haven't installed it

  1. Don't install this file. Delete it, then empty the Recycle Bin.

If you already installed it

  1. Uninstall it and any program you don't recognise that arrived at the same time (Settings > Apps on Windows).

  2. Remove browser extensions you didn't add, and reset your browser's home page, new-tab page and search engine if they changed.

  3. Run a scan with your antivirus to catch anything bundled with it.

If you opened or installed it

Unwanted software is not a full infection, but it should go. These free MalwareTips guides show how to remove it.

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encryptonclick-2.4.16.0-installer.exe: Malicious — MalwareTips file scan

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

Antivirus results

13 of 71 flagged

  • Flagged 13
  • No detection 58
  • No result 4
Fileencryptonclick-2.4.16.0-installer.exe2.1 MBSHA-256 f10f84c99823…bff41d
  • Code signing SOFTONIC INTERNATIONAL SA
  • Test run Not run
  • First seen 8d ago
13 of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flag it, including Microsoft and Kaspersky.

Chapter 02

Why we think so

5 points against it and 2 in its favour, checked against the scan evidence.

MT AI Engine · Verdict analysis

The reasoning behind this verdict

Analyst conclusion

Thirteen of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flagged this installer, and four major antivirus engines name the OfferCore adware bundler. It is validly signed by Softonic International, but every prior sample from that signer in our records was flagged. Expect unwanted third-party offers rather than the clean program the name suggests.

Where this verdict could be wrong3 caveats
  • The detections describe a potentially unwanted bundling downloader rather than a trojan or stealer, so the main risk is unwanted offers and extra software rather than data theft.
  • Eleven major antivirus engines, including BitDefender, Avast and Avira, did not flag the file.
  • No sandbox run is available, so the bundled-offer behaviour is inferred from engine labels rather than observed.

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

6 sources checked · 4 complete · 1 not run · 1 not needed or not applicable. See every source

Chapter 03

What it did in our test

No completed test run is saved for this file.

Threat context

How bundlers and adware work

This is a bundler: a real-looking installer that hides extra software inside. When you run it, it installs things you never asked for, such as ad injectors, browser toolbars or fake 'PC cleaner' apps. The people behind it get paid for every app it installs.

Bottom line:It is not usually built to destroy files, but it slows the PC, floods it with ads and can be hard to remove completely.

Chapter 04

Technical details

13 of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flag it; signed by SOFTONIC INTERNATIONAL SA.

Sources checked

Every check behind this verdict

6 sources checked · 4 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: 13 of 71 engines flagged it · 4 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
Signature rulesYARAify community rules + MalwareTips rulesCompleteNo rule matched
Malware sample databaseabuse.ch MalwareBazaarCompleteNot listed
Known-software referenceCIRCL hashlookupCompleteNo match

Engines that flagged it 13

  • DrWeb (major engine)Adware.Downware.20879
  • ESET-NOD32 (major engine)Win32/OfferCore.E potentially unwanted application
  • Fortinet (major engine)Riskware/OfferCore
  • Ikarus (major engine)PUA.OfferCore
  • Kaspersky (major engine)not-a-virus:HEUR:Downloader.Win32.Softonic.gen
  • Microsoft (major engine)PUADlManager:Win32/OfferCore
  • AhnLab-V3PUP/Win.Generic.R752265
  • CrowdStrikewin/malicious_confidence_60% (D)
5 more in the full engine list

File fingerprint

Last analyzed
Oct 17, 2026, 4:57 PM UTC
SHA-256
f10f84c998234fa2398d3a1a23f2592d12eaf363e789dbff5dd45e7411bff41d
SHA-1
81312a664e9d8d1046a293b754241b523b090f8e
MD5
6d8f75cf132f3f91eb991a036757a0e3

About this file

encryptonclick-2.4.16.0-installer.exe is a Win32 EXE file of 2.1 MB.

Type and size
Win32 EXE · 2.1 MB
Signer
SOFTONIC INTERNATIONAL SAValid code signature.
First seen
Oct 17, 2026On VirusTotal.
Submitted by
1 sourceRarely seen: few people have submitted this exact file.
Packer
None detected
Entropy
6.36 of 8

First scanned

Chapter 05

Questions & answers

Short answers to the 9 questions people ask most about this file.

Is encryptonclick-2.4.16.0-installer.exe a virus?
encryptonclick-2.4.16.0-installer.exe is not a virus, but it is unwanted software (adware or a bundled program). Don't install it. Delete it, then empty the Recycle Bin. 13 of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flag it, some as OfferCore. If you've already installed it, see the removal steps below.
What is encryptonclick-2.4.16.0-installer.exe?
encryptonclick-2.4.16.0-installer.exe is a software installer, about 2.1 MB. It carries no version information saying what it is or who made it. VirusTotal first saw it on Oct 17, 2026.
How many antivirus engines detected encryptonclick-2.4.16.0-installer.exe?
13 of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flag encryptonclick-2.4.16.0-installer.exe, including Microsoft and Kaspersky. 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 encryptonclick-2.4.16.0-installer.exe?
1) Uninstall it, and any program you don't recognise that arrived at the same time, from Settings > Apps (or Control Panel > Programs). 2) Remove browser extensions you didn't add and reset your browser's home page, new-tab page and search engine if they changed. 3) Run a scan with your antivirus to catch anything bundled with it. It is unwanted software rather than an infection, so you don't need to disconnect the device, change passwords or reinstall anything unless the scan finds real malware.
How do I remove encryptonclick-2.4.16.0-installer.exe?
To remove encryptonclick-2.4.16.0-installer.exe: 1) uninstall it from Settings > Apps (or Control Panel > Programs), together with anything installed alongside it. 2) Remove unfamiliar browser extensions and reset browser settings it changed. 3) Delete it, then empty the Recycle Bin. 4) Run a scan with your antivirus and remove what it finds.
What kind of program is encryptonclick-2.4.16.0-installer.exe?
Antivirus engines classify encryptonclick-2.4.16.0-installer.exe as unwanted software: adware or a bundled program that installs things you didn't ask for. Engines attribute it to the OfferCore family.
Is encryptonclick-2.4.16.0-installer.exe digitally signed?
Yes. encryptonclick-2.4.16.0-installer.exe has a valid digital signature from SOFTONIC INTERNATIONAL SA, which shows the file hasn't been changed since that publisher signed it. Malware is sometimes signed with stolen certificates, so a signature alone isn't proof of safety.
What is the SHA-256 hash of encryptonclick-2.4.16.0-installer.exe?
The SHA-256 fingerprint of encryptonclick-2.4.16.0-installer.exe is f10f84c998234fa2398d3a1a23f2592d12eaf363e789dbff5dd45e7411bff41d, and its MD5 is 6d8f75cf132f3f91eb991a036757a0e3. 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 encryptonclick-2.4.16.0-installer.exe?
This report reflects the scan on Oct 17, 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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