GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

Darkest.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 a9ad93c7a3764356caee4129ee906740
Latest seen 2026-05-23 21:00:58 (4 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-23 21:00:58 (4 days ago)
Size 14 MB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Heur!. 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
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-23 21:00:58 (4 days ago)
File hash
a9ad93c7a3764356caee4129ee906740
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-23 21:00:58 (4 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-23 21:00:58 (4 days ago).

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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

File context

Darkest.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-23 21:00:58 (4 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If Darkest.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 Trojan.Heur!.

File Details

MD5: a9ad93c7a3764356caee4129ee906740
Size: 14 MB
First Published: 2026-05-23 21:00:58 (4 days ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-23 21:00:58 (4 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-23 21:00:58 (4 days ago)

Detection screenshot

Darkest.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.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\steam\steamapps\common\darkestdungeon\_windows

ThreatInfo has observed Darkest.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen Darkest.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for Darkest.exe is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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.

Analysis

Darkest.exe is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x02b6c310
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 15315528

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

.text 10126848 bytes · 66.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 3f79de07c0dd800d870e2c3d7a3c2be1
.rdata 3146240 bytes · 20.5% of section data
MD5 3c0b806b6b9727de9d75d1dd4aa3f770
.data 935936 bytes · 6.1% of section data
MD5 5261d806a0ae9edfa75c8afdf534f104
.pdata 521216 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 76406107c145dc575560d15e6fb2c6fd
.rsrc 151040 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 eee32502079b79e9bd559f70a4b64cc6
.reloc 199680 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 a09dfc582cebc300caa934178726ae6f
.bind 230472 bytes · 1.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 502e02a813164480a5999ac39d78600d
.zaas 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 89e591658e05f0b8de3cdf6f3fda1008

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 Trojan.Heur!

This report identifies Darkest.exe by MD5 a9ad93c7a3764356caee4129ee906740. It is part of the Trojan report group. 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 a9ad93c7a3764356caee4129ee906740.
  • 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. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.