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Is ClassicPaint.zip safe?

Verdict
Suspicious

Suspicious file assessment

0 of 74 antivirus engines flagged the file.

Do not open or extract it until verified

Do not open or extract it until verified

Read the full analysis
Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
0of 74 flagged
Flagged 0No detection 74
Digital specimenClassicPaint.zipfe64c7ab3ef7daf4fb…51a5dd4a72b4d2
Size4.1 MB
Code signingNot applicable
SandboxRuntime complete
First seen4y ago
Evidence3 priority signals
0 of 74 antivirus engines flagged the file.

Recommended next actions

01

Before opening or extracting

Do not open or extract it until the source can be verified independently.

02

If you already opened or extracted it

Stop using it, scan the device, and watch for unexpected behavior or security alerts. Get a fresh copy from the original trusted source and verify its exact hash when possible.

Chapter 02

Intelligence

The saved assessment, checked against the scan evidence and recorded coverage.

No saved analyst narrative

This report keeps the verified scan facts available below without inventing an analysis that was not saved with the scan.

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

    Partial

    1 of 21 contacted hosts were cross-checked; coverage is incomplete.

  • 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
  • 22MITRE ATT&CK techniques
  • 15spawned processes
  • 21network contacts
  • 40filesystem & mutex artifacts

What this file does

Observed actions and their security significance

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

  • 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: Runs hidden system commands (script or shell).

  • Moderate concern: Removed execution artefacts or logs, which can conceal activity.

  • Moderate concern: Communicated over a common application protocol; malware can use this for command-and-control.

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

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

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

  1. Recovery step 01

    Don't open or extract 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 archive and use a fresh copy from a trusted source. Get a fresh copy from the original trusted source and verify its exact hash when possible.

  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 ClassicPaint.zip safe, or is it malware?
Evidence-based answer
ClassicPaint.zip 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 open or extract it unless you fully trust where it came from. Get a fresh copy from the original trusted source and verify its exact hash when possible.
What is ClassicPaint.zip?
Evidence-based answer
ClassicPaint.zip is a compressed archive, about 4.1 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 ClassicPaint.zip?
Evidence-based answer
None — 0 of 74 antivirus engines flagged ClassicPaint.zip. 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 opened or extracted ClassicPaint.zip — 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 ClassicPaint.zip?
Evidence-based answer
To remove ClassicPaint.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 is the SHA-256 hash of ClassicPaint.zip?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of ClassicPaint.zip is fe64c7ab3ef7daf4fb576ee2a1d9a7c2aec2ce01154293f31e51a5dd4a72b4d2, and its MD5 is b87c81e588571d81438144b903d2c317. 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 ClassicPaint.zip?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on July 9, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of ClassicPaint.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.
Chapter 06

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