Suspicious
Unsigned executable with cracking-tool filename, direct-IP C2 contact, and two tier-1 engines flagging distinct trojan families; mixed signals but direct-IP C2 and sandbox evasion techniques lean malicious.
f7765b0a15b0b9377c…f1724f0905The reasoning behind this verdict
The MT AI Engine weighs every signal from this scan — antivirus detections, sandbox behaviour, code signing, prevalence and historical matches — to reach a single, evidence-based verdict.
The evidence presents a mixed but tilted-malicious picture. Two tier-1 engines independently flagged the sample as trojan-class malware, but they named different families (Filesponger vs VIPERSOFTX), preventing a strong consensus call. The triggeredHeuristics rule 'MalwareTips.Synth.DirectIpC2' fired at medium severity: the sample contacted four external IPs with zero domain lookups, a hallmark of C2 infrastructure designed to bypass DNS-based reputation systems. The filename 'Crack_HNGULNPJFPFPXO.exe' matches cracking-tool patterns, and the MITRE technique set includes sandbox evasion (T1497.001) and DLL side-loading (T1574.002), both offensive-adjacent behaviours. The unsigned status and lack of signer history remove any publisher-reputation anchor. No malicious sandbox verdict was recorded, and external-intel sources (CIRCL, MalwareBazaar, YARAify) returned no hits, which introduces some uncertainty. However, the combination of tier-1 detections, direct-IP C2, and evasion techniques outweighs the dissenting signals.
Each signal cites a concrete token from the evidence the arbiter saw — engine name, MITRE technique, signer string, or an exact count.
Ikarus (tier-1) flags 'Trojan.Win64.Filesponger'; TrendMicro (tier-1) flags 'TrojanSpy.Win64.VIPERSOFTX.SMTH' — 2 tier-1 engines but no family consensus (1 engine per family, not ≥3)
triggeredHeuristics 'MalwareTips.Synth.DirectIpC2' (medium severity): contacted 4 external IPs (20.99.185.48, 192.229.211.108, 20.99.133.109, 23.216.147.76) with zero domains — direct-IP C2 bypasses DNS reputation systems
filenameAnalysis.looksLikeResearchTool=true + filename 'Crack_HNGULNPJFPFPXO.exe' suggests cracking/keygen tool; triggeredHeuristics 'filename_research_tool' fired (info)
signing.verified=false, unsigned, no signer history — no cryptographic identity or publisher reputation to anchor trust
behaviour: 8 ambient MITRE techniques (T1012, T1059, T1082, T1083, T1112, T1129, T1497.001, T1574.002) including sandbox evasion (T1497.001) and DLL side-loading (T1574.002); 0 offensive techniques detected but ambient set includes suspicious patterns
- No malicious sandbox verdict formally recorded
- No external-intelligence corroboration (CIRCL, MalwareBazaar, YARAify all negative)
- No dropped malicious children detected
- No malicious contacted hosts in our URL cache
- Two tier-1 antivirus engines flag as trojan-class malware (Ikarus, TrendMicro)
- Direct-IP C2 contact to four external IPs without DNS lookups — bypasses reputation-based blocklists
- Sandbox-evasion technique detected (MITRE T1497.001)
- DLL side-loading capability (MITRE T1574.002)
- Unsigned executable with no publisher identity or signer history
- Filename matches cracking/keygen tool patterns ('Crack_' prefix)
Treat this file as malicious and do not execute it. The combination of tier-1 antivirus detections, direct-IP C2 communication, and evasion techniques strongly suggests trojan-class malware. If encountered in your environment, isolate the affected system and perform a full security scan.
What this file does
What it attempted when executed in an isolated sandbox
High concern: Hijacks how Windows loads programs so it runs automatically.
Moderate concern: Runs hidden system commands (script or shell).
Moderate concern: Scans through your files and folders.
Moderate concern: Checks whether it's being watched in a sandbox before acting.
Moderate concern: Connects out to 4 servers on the internet.
Note: Collects details about your system.
Note: Loads extra code modules while running.
Translated from the file's technical behaviour during analysis. It never ran on your device.
What to do now
We couldn't fully clear this file. Treat it with caution.
Don't run it unless you're certain it came from a source you trust.
Check where you got it — an email attachment or a random download link is a red flag.
If you're unsure, delete it. You can always re-download a clean copy from the official source.
If you're still unsure, scan it again in a day or two — detections often catch up on newer files.
filesponger corroborated by 1 source
- MT AI Enginefilesponger
1 contradiction resolved by the scoring engine
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.
- 20.99.185.48
- 192.229.211.108
- 20.99.133.109
- 23.216.147.76
- \Device\ConDrv\\Connect
- C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp\WER1690.tmp.WERInternalMetadata.xml
- C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp\WER176B.tmp.csv
- C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp\WER179B.tmp.txt
- C:\Windows\System32\spp\store\2.0\cache\cache.dat
- C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp\WER2B23.tmp.WERInternalMetadata.xml
YARA & heuristic rule matches
One or more medium-severity heuristic rules matched. Not definitive, but the patterns match known malware behaviour.
Sample contacted 4 external IP address(es) and zero domains. Benign software virtually always uses DNS; no-DNS direct-IP C2 is a strong malware indicator because it bypasses reputation systems and dodges domain-based blocklists.
Evidence20.99.185.48 · 192.229.211.108 · 20.99.133.109
6 detections across 78 engines
Section entropy & packers
Section-level entropy and packer detection from the PE header. Nothing suspicious here — entropy is within the normal range for unpacked code.
How widely this file has been seen
Moderate prevalence — neither rare nor common. No strong prior applies.
Forensic fingerprint
- File name
- Crack_HNGULNPJFPFPXO.exe
- Size
- 35.30 MB
- MIME type
- (unknown)
- Detected type
- Win32 EXE
- SHA-256
- f7765b0a15b0b9377c7d57922a5526ac1bd81858dc90a1a6e0003bf1724f0905
- MD5
- c9d6b816ce11ae4d2f67cabe650a62b8
- SHA-1
- bb161d52d523df85e8258004b742ffa1670d5ff0
- PE imphash
- a466b7387c62112cddda1384f3a72da4
- First seen (VT)
- 6/23/2023, 10:00:28 PM
- Last analysis (VT)
- 5/24/2024, 7:26:07 PM
- First scan (MalwareTips)
- 7/12/2026, 11:32:18 PM
- Last scan (MalwareTips)
- 7/12/2026, 11:32:18 PM
Safety FAQ
Common questions about Crack_HNGULNPJFPFPXO.exe, answered from the scan data above.
- Crack_HNGULNPJFPFPXO.exe is suspicious — treat it as unsafe until you're sure. 6 of 78 antivirus engines flag it (family: filesponger), which isn't a strong consensus but is enough to be cautious. Don't run it unless you fully trust where it came from, and prefer downloading the software fresh from its official site.
- Crack_HNGULNPJFPFPXO.exe is a Windows executable program, about 35.3 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.
- 6 of 78 antivirus engines flagged Crack_HNGULNPJFPFPXO.exe, 6 of them as outright malicious. A small number of detections can include false positives, so we weigh which engines flagged it and what else the file does, not just the raw count.
- 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.
- To remove Crack_HNGULNPJFPFPXO.exe: 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 the original Crack_HNGULNPJFPFPXO.exe file and empty the Recycle Bin/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.
- Crack_HNGULNPJFPFPXO.exe is classified as a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. Engines attribute it to the filesponger family. Knowing the family matters because it tells you the likely impact — data theft, remote control, file encryption, or unwanted ads — and guides the cleanup.
- The SHA-256 hash of Crack_HNGULNPJFPFPXO.exe is f7765b0a15b0b9377c7d57922a5526ac1bd81858dc90a1a6e0003bf1724f0905, and its MD5 is c9d6b816ce11ae4d2f67cabe650a62b8. 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.
- This report reflects the scan run on July 12, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of Crack_HNGULNPJFPFPXO.exe 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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