MalwareTips
Threat LensFile scan report

Is Space Invaders Setup.exe safe?

Verdict
Suspicious

Unsigned installer shows LSASS access in one sandbox but zero engine detections over 7 years.

Zero of 74 engines flagged the file, yet the sandbox recorded LSASS memory access and five offensive MITRE techniques. The file is an unsigned 2019-era installer with medium prevalence and no corroborating malicious children or external-intel hits.

Do not install it until verified

Treat as untrusted until a signed copy from the original publisher can be obtained; keep all security software active.

Read the full analysis
Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
0of 74 flagged
Flagged 0No detection 74
Digital specimenSpace Invaders Setup.exef7827ebc217bf245a7…ece0e0ffd29c4f
Size7.5 MB
Code signingUnsigned
SandboxRuntime complete
First seen7y ago
Evidence2 priority signals
0 of 74 antivirus engines flagged the file.

Recommended next actions

01

Before installing

Do not install it until the source and publisher can be verified independently.

02

If you already installed it

Stop using it, scan the device, and watch for unexpected behavior or security alerts. Download a fresh installer from the developer's official site or an official app store.

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.

65%Confidence
High
Analyst conclusion

Zero of 74 engines flagged the file, yet the sandbox recorded LSASS memory access and five offensive MITRE techniques. The file is an unsigned 2019-era installer with medium prevalence and no corroborating malicious children or external-intel hits.

Where this verdict could be wrong1 caveat
  • Sandbox observed LSASS access (T1134) but no tier-1 engine detections and no malicious dropped children; single-sandbox result may be a false positive or installer artifact.

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

Treat as untrusted until a signed copy from the original publisher can be obtained; keep all security software active.

Scan transparency

Coverage & freshness

4 of 5 complete

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

  • Antivirus

    Complete

    0 of 74 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Complete

    1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.

  • Network

    Not run

    No contacted-host reputation check is recorded.

    No timestamp recorded

  • YARA

    Complete

    1 signature or behavior rule matched.

  • External intel

    Complete

    3 of 3 independent reference sources completed.

Chapter 03

Behavior

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

Runtime flight recorder

Capture complete
  • 1isolated sandbox run
  • 35MITRE ATT&CK techniques
  • 15spawned processes
  • 0network contacts
  • 40filesystem & mutex artifacts

What this file does

Observed actions and their security significance

  • High concern: Created or modified a scheduled task, which can provide persistence.

  • High concern: Used an input-capture technique that can record credentials or keystrokes.

  • High concern: Used removable-media replication behaviour that can spread files between devices.

  • High concern: Created or modified a system service, which can keep code running.

  • High concern: Changed an auto-start location that can make code run after sign-in or restart.

  • High concern: Attempted to impair or bypass security controls.

  • Moderate concern: Contained obfuscated or packed code that makes inspection harder.

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.

Recorded behavior

Attack story

Runtime observations grouped by analysis stage. Arrows organize the stages; they do not claim chronology or causality.

ObservedDerived

5 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

We couldn't fully clear this file. Treat it with caution.

  1. Recovery step 01

    Don't install it unless you're certain it came from a source you trust.

  2. Recovery step 02

    Check where you got it — an unexpected attachment or a random download link is a red flag.

  3. Recovery step 03

    If its origin cannot be confirmed, delete this file and use a fresh copy from a trusted source. Download a fresh installer from the developer's official site or an official app store.

  4. Recovery step 04

    If you're still unsure, scan it again in a day or two — detections often catch up on newer files.

Safety FAQ

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

7 evidence-based answers
Is Space Invaders Setup.exe safe, or is it malware?
Evidence-based answer
Space Invaders Setup.exe is suspicious — treat it as unsafe until you're sure. No antivirus engine flagged it; the cautious verdict comes from other saved evidence such as identity, prevalence, signing, or runtime signals. Don't install it unless you fully trust where it came from. Download a fresh installer from the developer's official site or an official app store.
What is Space Invaders Setup.exe?
Evidence-based answer
Space Invaders Setup.exe is a software installer, about 7.5 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.
How many antivirus engines detected Space Invaders Setup.exe?
Evidence-based answer
None — 0 of 74 antivirus engines flagged Space Invaders Setup.exe. That's reassuring, though it is not proof that a file is safe, so we also weigh its behaviour, identity, and reputation.
I already downloaded and installed Space Invaders Setup.exe — what should I do?
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 Space Invaders Setup.exe?
Evidence-based answer
To remove Space Invaders Setup.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 this file 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 is the SHA-256 hash of Space Invaders Setup.exe?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of Space Invaders Setup.exe is f7827ebc217bf245a712e230a95971ff0af4b65a4813906803ece0e0ffd29c4f, and its MD5 is 109f1ec0ebd3d7ad29576beaca714306. 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 Space Invaders Setup.exe?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on August 30, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of Space Invaders Setup.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.
Chapter 06

Community

Member reviews and reports for this exact file hash.

Scan another
Check a different file
URL instead?
Check if a link is safe
The raw file is processed temporarily and is not retained after processing. Its hash and report are public and permanent, so the next person who checks the same file gets an instant answer. Unknown files may be submitted to VirusTotal for analysis. If you ran this file on your computer and are worried, scan your system with an up-to-date antivirus and change critical passwords from a different device.