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Is EditKit-1.0.14-Windows.zip safe?

Verdict
Malicious

One sandbox reported malware-like execution with four offensive MITRE techniques, outweighing the absence of detections across all 75 antivirus engines.

The archive produced a malicious sandbox result and runtime mappings to process injection, destructive activity, service modification, and defense impairment. Although 0 of 75 engines detected it and no examined child was confirmed harmful, the observed execution warrants containment rather than normal use.

Do not open or extract this archive

Quarantine the archive and avoid executing it on production devices. Keep security protections enabled and verify the package against a hash or signed release published through the developer's official channel.

Read the full analysis
Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
0of 75 flagged
Flagged 0No detection 75
Digital specimenEditKit-1.0.14-Windows.zipf19398c16d6fd5aa05…402f2dac13f2b1
Size1.0 MB
Code signingNot applicable
SandboxRuntime complete
First seen3d ago
Evidence3 priority signals
1 isolated runtime environment classified the observed behavior as malicious.

Recommended next actions

01

Before opening or extracting

Do not open or extract it. Delete this archive from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash.

02

If you already opened or extracted it

Close it. If it opened links, requested credentials, or triggered unexpected behavior, disconnect from the internet and run a full device scan.

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.

76%Confidence
High
Analyst conclusion

The archive produced a malicious sandbox result and runtime mappings to process injection, destructive activity, service modification, and defense impairment. Although 0 of 75 engines detected it and no examined child was confirmed harmful, the observed execution warrants containment rather than normal use.

Where this verdict could be wrong4 caveats
  • No antivirus engine flagged the sample: 0/75, including 17 tier-1 engines reporting no detection.
  • droppedChildren.hasMaliciousChild=false, although all 10 inspected children lacked a conclusive verdict.
  • contactedHosts inspected the three observed domains and found no cached malicious or suspicious domain, but the observed IP addresses were not covered by that result.
  • externalIntel.malwareBazaar.hit=false and externalIntel.circl.hit=false; YARAify coverage was unavailable because the request timed out.

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

Quarantine the archive and avoid executing it on production devices. Keep security protections enabled and verify the package against a hash or signed release published through the developer's official channel.

Scan transparency

Coverage & freshness

3 of 5 complete

Complete means the check returned a usable result. It does not mean the file is safe.

  • Antivirus

    Complete

    0 of 75 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Complete

    1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.

  • Network

    Partial

    3 of 6 contacted hosts were cross-checked; coverage is incomplete.

  • YARA

    Complete

    1 signature or behavior rule matched.

  • External intel

    Partial

    Independent reference checks were attempted but are incomplete.

Chapter 03

Behavior

Plain-English impact first, then the observed runtime evidence.

Runtime flight recorder

Capture complete
  • 1isolated sandbox run
  • 14MITRE ATT&CK techniques
  • 15spawned processes
  • 6network contacts
  • 15filesystem & 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.

  • 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: Checked the environment for virtualisation or analysis tools.

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

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.

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

This file is dangerous. Treat it as harmful and remove it.

  1. Recovery step 01

    Don't open or extract this archive. Delete this archive from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash.

  2. Recovery step 02

    If you already opened or extracted 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.

  3. Recovery step 03

    If you typed any passwords while it was open, change them from a device you trust.

  4. Recovery step 04

    Get a fresh copy from the original trusted source and verify its exact hash when possible.

Safety FAQ

Direct answers grounded in the saved verdict and evidence in this report.

8 evidence-based answers
Is EditKit-1.0.14-Windows.zip a virus?
Evidence-based answer
Yes — EditKit-1.0.14-Windows.zip is malicious. Do not open or extract it. Delete this archive from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 0 of 75 antivirus engines flag it. It behaves as a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. If you've already opened or extracted it, see the removal and recovery steps below.
What is EditKit-1.0.14-Windows.zip?
Evidence-based answer
EditKit-1.0.14-Windows.zip is a compressed archive, about 1 MB. Our analysis identifies it as malicious — a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. Because a file's name and icon can be faked, the safest way to identify it is by its cryptographic hash (below), not its filename.
How many antivirus engines detected EditKit-1.0.14-Windows.zip?
Evidence-based answer
None — 0 of 75 antivirus engines flagged EditKit-1.0.14-Windows.zip, but that does not make it safe: antivirus engines often miss new or targeted samples. The malicious verdict is supported by 1 isolated runtime environment that classified the observed behavior as malicious and by the wider saved evidence.
What should I do if I already opened or extracted EditKit-1.0.14-Windows.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 EditKit-1.0.14-Windows.zip?
Evidence-based answer
To remove EditKit-1.0.14-Windows.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 EditKit-1.0.14-Windows.zip?
Evidence-based answer
EditKit-1.0.14-Windows.zip is classified as a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. 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 EditKit-1.0.14-Windows.zip?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of EditKit-1.0.14-Windows.zip is f19398c16d6fd5aa0583f1a404467b21d19795dd3f67775345402f2dac13f2b1, and its MD5 is 446bb246432cbb3d22967ddab3aeefd9. 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 EditKit-1.0.14-Windows.zip?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on September 28, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of EditKit-1.0.14-Windows.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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