launcher__4692_i1758179278.ace

The file launcher__4692_i1758179278.ace 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 www.ice7water.info.
MD5:
1a16b5024e6b0739e81fce70fc376d58

SHA-1:
8b4b8baeea57741e5bb9b08e34dec76754c85ba1

SHA-256:
f7fe329a57ee4175431577394b615e3e7689d667612304539a2bad8dcca9def4

Scanner detections:
1 / 68

Status:
Potentially unwanted

Analysis date:
2/12/2026 10:50:24 AM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

Reason Heuristics
PUP.Amonetize.Meta (M)
16.6.1.6

File size:
978.7 KB (1,002,153 bytes)

Common path:
C:\users\{user}\downloads\launcher__4692_i1758179278.ace

The file launcher__4692_i1758179278.ace has been seen being distributed by the following URL.

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