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A0081138.exe threat report

Detected as Pack.Gen File reputation report
MD5 45e784e6d9a9df50e5a47a9863fd6053
Latest seen 2023-08-10 23:20:03 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-30 14:05:51 (8 years ago)
Size 52 MB
Product The Sims™ 4

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Pack.Gen. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.

Detection name
Pack.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-08-10 23:20:03 (2 years ago)
File hash
45e784e6d9a9df50e5a47a9863fd6053
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Pack.Gen.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-30 14:05:51 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-08-10 23:20:03 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Electronic Arts Inc.. Product metadata: The Sims™ 4.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

Observed locations

ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.

Recommended action

What to do next

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

A0081138.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with The Sims™ 4. The reported company name is Electronic Arts Inc.. The current detection status is Pack.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2023-08-10 23:20:03 (2 years ago).

If A0081138.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Pack.Gen.

Product Name: The Sims™ 4
Company Name: Electronic Arts Inc.
MD5: 45e784e6d9a9df50e5a47a9863fd6053
Size: 52 MB
First Published: 2017-05-30 14:05:51 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-08-10 23:20:03 (2 years ago)
Status: Pack.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-08-10 23:20:03 (2 years ago)
A0081138.exe detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

%programfiles%\r.g. mechanics\the sims 4\game\bin
%sysdrive%\games\the sims 4\game\bin
%desktop%\cities skylines\1.07 güncelleme\sim.4.u.v1.0.797.20-ahmetturan\crack
%programfiles%\r.g. mechanics\the sims 4\game
%sysdrive%\game\the sims 4\update v1.0.797.20
%programfiles%\the sims 4\game
%sysdrive%\skinute igre\the.sims.4.update.v1.0.797.20-reloaded
%sysdrive%\game\thesims4\آپدیت\the sims 4 update v1.0.797.20-reloaded (www.downloadha.com).rar\the sims 4 update v1.0.797.20-reloaded (www.downloadha.com)
%sysdrive%\-= downloads =-\-= gamez =-\the sims 4 (standalone) pc full game + dlc ^^nosteam^^\the sims 4\game
%sysdrive%\aplikasi\the sims 4-deluxe edition\the sims 4\game

ThreatInfo has observed A0081138.exe in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.

TS4.exe A0081138.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Indonesia with 16.1% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 60.6%
Windows 7 33.3%
Windows 8.1 6.1%

The most common operating system signal for A0081138.exe is Windows 10 with 60.6% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.

A0081138.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x034852b0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 55059456

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 36239360 bytes · 65.8% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 96cfdb3fe9f82e1b0478e53bcc2975ff
.rdata 3255808 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 89ccd89f92f58842e52c8d13af459f3b
.data 15311872 bytes · 27.8% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 fb31cb0e1aba1c2879ff804d47b8fd5a
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
_RDATA 15872 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 684026ace241d06856bc16cc7babfb5a
.rsrc 150016 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 fe40c49e27bc0a46633959cbaaf6c5aa
.fDqHZfd 86016 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 34364846d10eef84c1ebd2f979b0efeb

PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.

Report conclusion

GridinSoft detects this file as Pack.Gen

This report identifies A0081138.exe by MD5 45e784e6d9a9df50e5a47a9863fd6053. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 45e784e6d9a9df50e5a47a9863fd6053.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.