ark.survival.evolved.update.31+v171.4+v171.74+..._10924_i19278043_il345.exe.zip

The file ark.survival.evolved.update.31+v171.4+v171.74+..._10924_i19278043_il345.exe.zip has been detected as a potentially unwanted program by 1 anti-malware scanner with very strong indications that the file is a potential threat. It bundles adware offers using the Amonetize, a Pay-Per-Install (PPI) monetization and distribution download manager. The software offerings provided are based on the PC's geo-location at the time of install. The file has been seen being downloaded from downprov.brown1switch.com.
MD5:
5b51cd81ea65a26d30e16d32aa7e3122

SHA-1:
feab27ac22070ff190e04c7d9c92e67c70c1b653

SHA-256:
a9d3d6595b600c2357701b04add18c063b13c5fcfc4218673b0e2ba5050bc92f

Scanner detections:
1 / 68

Status:
Potentially unwanted

Analysis date:
5/16/2024 5:32:12 PM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

Reason Heuristics
Adware.Amonetize (M)
16.8.10.12

File size:
1.5 MB (1,541,128 bytes)

Common path:
C:\users\{user}\downloads\ark.survival.evolved.update.31+v171.4+v171.74+..._10924_i19278043_il345.exe.zip

The file ark.survival.evolved.update.31+v171.4+v171.74+..._10924_i19278043_il345.exe.zip has been seen being distributed by the following URL.