Is Roblox.exe safe?
All 75 engines were silent, the Roblox signature verifies, and broad prevalence outweighs uncorroborated injection, LSASS, and generic YARA indicators.
The executable carries a verified Roblox Corporation signature, and none of 75 antivirus engines detected it. One runtime session and community YARA rules surfaced injection and LSASS-related indicators, but no malicious sandbox conclusion, hostile contacted host, or malicious dropped child corroborated them.
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Before running
Run it only when it came from the developer's official site or another source you independently trust.
If you already ran it
Keep normal device protection enabled and stop if the file behaves unexpectedly.
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.
The executable carries a verified Roblox Corporation signature, and none of 75 antivirus engines detected it. One runtime session and community YARA rules surfaced injection and LSASS-related indicators, but no malicious sandbox conclusion, hostile contacted host, or malicious dropped child corroborated them.
None of 75 antivirus engines flagged the sample, including 17 tier-1 engines. The signature verifies as Roblox Corporation, the claimed brand matches, and one signer-matched historical sample also received a clean assessment. The file is broadly distributed, with 1,318 sources and 1,525 submissions, and it does not appear packed. A completed runtime session did surface T1055 and an LSASS-related heuristic, while 28 community YARA rules matched, so those concerns should not be ignored. However, the sandbox issued no malicious conclusion, all 14 observed domains had complete reputation coverage without malicious or suspicious results, and none of 10 inspected children was identified as malicious.
What We Detected
None of 75 antivirus engines detected the executable, and all 17 tier-1 engines were silent. Its code signature verifies as Roblox Corporation, there is no detected brand conflict, and a prior signer-matched sample was also assessed as clean. The file is widely submitted and shows no packing or high-entropy-code indicators.
Threat Behavior
One completed sandbox run mapped activity to T1055, T1485, T1560, and T1562.001, and an additional heuristic associated process activity with LSASS. Community intelligence also reported 28 YARA matches, including CP_Script_Inject_Detector and DebuggerCheck__API. These are material warning signs, but the sandbox produced no malicious conclusion; all 14 observed domains were covered by the host-reputation check without malicious or suspicious results, and none of 10 inspected dropped children was identified as malicious.
What To Do Now
Use a copy obtained directly through Roblox's official distribution channel and confirm that Windows still shows a valid Roblox Corporation signature. Keep endpoint protection enabled, and quarantine or rescan the file if its signature fails validation, it came from an unofficial source, or unexpected credential-access behavior appears during execution.
Where this verdict could be wrong5 caveats
- behaviour.offensiveTechniques includes T1055, T1485, T1560, and T1562.001; the sandbox also surfaced an LSASS-related credential-dumper heuristic.
- externalIntel.yaraify.ruleCount=28 provides researcher-rule corroboration, although several listed rules detect generic cryptographic, debugging, or injection-related artifacts.
- signing.signerStats.totalSamples=1 is too small to establish a robust long-term publisher history.
- file.reputation=-11 is negative despite broad prevalence.
- One contaminated community comment attached numerous unrelated malware names; adversarialInputFlags.commentInjectionSuspected=true, so that annotation was excluded from the decision.
These are the assessment's weak points. If you believe one applies to your file, report the verdict and we'll re-review it.
- 0/75 antivirus engines detected the sample.
- The Roblox Corporation signature is verified.
- No brand mismatch was detected.
- All 14 observed domains received complete reputation coverage without malicious or suspicious results.
- No malicious child was found among 10 inspected dropped files.
- Runtime evidence mapped activity to T1055 process injection.
- A heuristic associated sandbox process activity with LSASS.
- Four offensive techniques were recorded: T1055, T1485, T1560, and T1562.001.
- YARAify reported 28 matching community rules.
- The signer history contains only one prior sample.
- File reputation is -11.
Prefer the copy distributed through Roblox's official channel and verify its Roblox Corporation signature before running it. Keep endpoint protection enabled and investigate if the signature differs or credential-access alerts recur.
Coverage & freshness
Complete means the check returned a usable result. It does not mean the file is safe.
Antivirus
Complete0 of 75 engines flagged the file.
Sandbox
Complete1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.
Network
Partial14 of 22 contacted hosts were cross-checked; coverage is incomplete.
YARA
Complete7 signature or behavior rules matched.
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
- 17MITRE ATT&CK techniques
- 12spawned processes
- 22network contacts
- 28filesystem & mutex artifacts
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.
- ecsv2.roblox.com
- clientsettingscdn.roblox.com
- setup.rbxcdn.com
- apis.roblox.com
- titanium.roblox.com
- edge-term4.roblox.com
- edge-term4-dfw2.roblox.com
- clientsettingscdn.roblox.com.edgekey.net
- e7229.f.akamaiedge.net
- setup-ns1.rbxcdn.com
- 128.116.32.3
- 23.203.222.131
- 18.65.238.65
- 128.116.95.3
- 23.60.144.95
- 23.1.254.200
- 128.116.47.3
- 162.159.36.2
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\roblox-studio\(Default)
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\roblox-studio\DefaultIcon\(Default)
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\roblox-studio\shell\open\command\(Default)
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\roblox-studio\shell\open\command\version
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\roblox-player\(Default)
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\roblox-player\DefaultIcon\(Default)
- C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Local\Roblox\logs\RobloxPlayerInstaller_31996.log
- C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Local\Roblox\logs\cacert.pem
- C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Local\Roblox\RobloxPlayerInstaller\InstallerInfo.log
- C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Local\Roblox\Versions\RobloxStudioInstaller.exe
- C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Roblox\Roblox Studio.lnk
- C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Roblox\Roblox Studio.lnk
- C:\Users\<USER>\Desktop\Roblox Studio.lnk
- C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Local\Temp\Roblox\http\RBX2B0FAE158B7940438AB2B40CE29FD4BD
- C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Local\Temp\Roblox\http\RBXAC530122367047E8A3361520AF4011EA
- C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Local\Temp\Roblox\http\RBX94AD3C2C9EAD46859DF172830E43B37C
- InstallerInfo.log
- cversions.3.m
- Global\OneSettingQueryMutex+compat+encapsulation
- \Sessions\1\BaseNamedObjects\InstallerInfo.log
Files this sample writes at runtime
This file drops 10 children at runtime. None are currently flagged malicious in our cache.
- 600430bb96a5f0228f0c…f9edecNever scannednever seen before
- 1b1dc599e4cd0270a3e3…63ed89Never scannednever seen before
- e4181623f6d42b3047b0…491693Never scannednever seen before
- 807f1af52c27a86cfae2…f2f412Never scannednever seen before
- 36b74ab7b0f6c9a4ef40…e9aa0aNever scannednever seen before
- ceef3e60a744618faa2e…1026c6Never scannednever seen before
- f04d385b5178a4160400…193afaNever scannednever seen before
- 16a971fc728953773935…a9d4e1Never scannednever seen before
- 0470715d3d534d3fd905…51d563Never scannednever seen before
- c785d106a53e0d75fd7e…cc2297Never scannednever seen before
Detection & Forensics
Consensus, attribution, signatures, code structure, prevalence, and identity.
Evidence integrity
Chain of custody for the facts preserved in this report.
- 7rule hits recorded
- 0 / 75engines flagged
- 1,318sources in submission history
Why these facts are shown
Each statement identifies whether it was directly recorded or derived from saved scan facts.
- 01
0 of 75 antivirus engines flagged the file.
Verdict inputView chapterProvenanceObservedSourceAntivirus analysisObserved at - 02
The file has a valid code signature from Roblox Corporation.
ProvenanceObservedSourceCode-signing metadataObserved at - 03
6 high-confidence signature or behavior rules matched this file.
Verdict inputView chapterProvenanceDerivedSourceSignature and behavior rulesObserved at - 04
Scanned file: Roblox.exe — f542c6b9fca26dad990bf5fb74aeb47d5c06c6a0f3127047ed539a82c4e56904
ProvenanceObservedSourceUploaded fileObserved at - 05
Observed process — "C:\Users\<USER>\Desktop\RobloxPlayerInstaller.exe"
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at - 06
Observed process — C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at - 07
File written: RobloxPlayerInstaller_31996.log — C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Local\Roblox\logs\RobloxPlayerInstaller_31996.log
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at - 08
File written: cacert.pem — C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Local\Roblox\logs\cacert.pem
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at - 09
Contacted host: ecsv2.roblox.com — Contact observed during runtime.
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at - 10
Contacted host: clientsettingscdn.roblox.com — Contact observed during runtime.
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at
Detection sources at a glance
The available sources did not agree on a named threat category.
One or more independent reference databases matched this hash.
Signatures and behavior heuristics
A community signature or high-severity behavioral heuristic matched. Signatures identify known patterns; heuristics are strong leads but are not proof on their own.
- Any_SU_Domain
- BLOWFISH_Constants
- Check_OutputDebugStringA_iat
- CP_Script_Inject_Detector
- DebuggerCheck__API
The saved runtime evidence maps this activity to MITRE T1055 (Process Injection). The mapping supports possible process injection, but it does not prove the exact injection method or the operator's intent.
EvidenceC:\Windows\Explorer.EXESandbox observed process activity targeting LSASS (Windows credential store). Legitimate software has no business reading LSASS memory — this is Mimikatz-shape behaviour.
EvidenceC:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe
0 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
Lots of people are uploading this but it's recent — typical of newly-released legitimate software. Low prior for malware.
Fingerprint and provenance
- File name
- Roblox.exe
- Format
- Win32 EXE
- Code signing
- Signature valid: Roblox Corporation
- Size
- 12.9 MB
- Last analyzed
- Sep 26, 2026, 1:54 AM UTC
f542c6b9fca26dad990bf5fb74aeb47d5c06c6a0f3127047ed539a82c4e56904Safety & FAQ
Complete recovery guidance and answers for the next decision.
What to do now
This file appears low risk based on the evidence available now.
- Recovery step 01
Run it only when it came from the developer's official site or another source you independently trust.
- Recovery step 02
A clean result reduces known risk, but it cannot guarantee that every new or targeted threat has been detected.
- Recovery step 03
Keep your antivirus and Windows updates switched on so you stay protected.
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