While pointblankinstallexe is not a widely documented malware family name (like Emotet or Trickbot), security forums and game cheat sites have numerous reports:
With modern versions of Windows 10 and 11, SmartScreen and Windows Defender may block the legitimate installation process. This happens because Point Blank uses a less common code-signing certificate or because many users haven’t yet flagged it as "trusted." pointblankinstallexe
What to do if Windows blocks it:
Important: Only do this if you downloaded the installer from the official Point Blank website. Never bypass SmartScreen for a file you got from a random forum or file-sharing site. Important: Only do this if you downloaded the
Use netstat -an or TCPView to see if it phones home. Use netstat -an or TCPView to see if it phones home