1xBet App Virus Check

A repackaged APK can contain a credential stealer that captures your login, a keylogger that records everything you type, or adware that injects ads into other apps. Scanning before install catches most threats — but you need to know which tools to use and how to interpret results, including false positives.

Last updated: January 19, 2026

Which scanning tools should I use?

Different tools have different strengths. Use multiple methods for best coverage:

Tool Platform How to use Strength
VirusTotal.com Any (web) Upload file or paste URL 70+ antivirus engines at once
Google Play Protect Android Automatic on APK install Checks against known malware
Windows Defender Windows Right-click → Scan with Defender Good for APK before transfer
Malwarebytes Android/Windows Full device scan Catches adware, PUPs
Hybrid Analysis Any (web) Upload for sandbox analysis Shows actual behavior, not just signatures

Best practice: Upload to VirusTotal before installing any APK from outside the Play Store.

How do I use VirusTotal?

VirusTotal scans your file with 70+ antivirus engines simultaneously:

  1. Go to virustotal.com
  2. Click "Choose file" and select your APK
  3. Wait for upload and scan (1–3 minutes)
  4. Check results — see interpretation below

Interpreting results:

Result Meaning Action
0/70 detections Clean — no engine flagged it Safe to install
1–2/70 detections Likely false positive Check which engines; if obscure, probably safe
3–5/70 detections Suspicious — needs investigation Check detection names; "PUA" or "Adware" may be false
6+/70 detections Likely malicious Delete file, download from official source
Official source Verify checksum

What are false positives?

A false positive is when antivirus flags a clean file as malicious. This happens because:

  • Heuristics — behavior looks suspicious but isn't
  • Code similarity — shares code patterns with known malware
  • Packer/obfuscation — legitimate protection triggers alerts
  • Gambling category — some engines flag all betting apps as "PUA"

How to identify false positives:

  • Only 1–2 obscure engines detect it (major engines like Kaspersky, ESET, Avast don't)
  • Detection name is vague: "PUA", "Riskware", "Generic"
  • File is from official source and checksum matches
  • Same file was clean in previous scans
APK signature Is it safe?

What malware types target APK files?

Common threats found in repackaged APKs:

Type What it does Signs
Credential stealer Captures login credentials Asks for login again unexpectedly
Keylogger Records all keystrokes Battery drain, slow typing
Adware Injects ads, redirects browser Ads appear in other apps
SMS trojan Sends premium SMS Unexpected charges on phone bill
Dropper Downloads more malware Unknown apps appear on device
Check permissions Official source

Quick reference: virus check protocol

# Step Tool Pass criteria
1 Verify source Check URL manually Official domain, HTTPS
2 Check file size File manager Matches official (±5%)
3 Verify checksum certutil / shasum Exact match
4 Scan with VirusTotal virustotal.com 0–2 detections
5 Check permissions aapt or APK Info No suspicious permissions

If any step fails: Delete the file and download fresh from the official source.

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