GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
Discovery.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
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
- 2023-11-21 23:06:55 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 2766ab013009c2a3cb48c92d346ad35e
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2023-11-21 23:06:55 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-11-21 23:06:55 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Embark Studios AB. Product metadata: THE FINALS.
Signed by Embark Studios AB. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- 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
Discovery.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with THE FINALS. The reported company name is Embark Studios AB. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2023-11-21 23:06:55 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Discovery.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
| Product Name: | THE FINALS |
| Company Name: | Embark Studios AB |
| MD5: | 2766ab013009c2a3cb48c92d346ad35e |
| Size: | 137 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-11-21 23:06:55 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-11-21 23:06:55 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-11-21 23:06:55 (2 years ago) |
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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Embark Studios AB |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on Discovery.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\steam\steamapps\common\the finals playtest\discovery\binaries |
ThreatInfo has observed Discovery.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 Discovery.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Italy 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:
The most common operating system signal for Discovery.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
Discovery.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
e72e387c18b9df8675378739bf6fabc1
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24b30d46d0d28332a5e2f0586d1bdc3c
94251f17b9df2f92f6872f469ca6f790
1b4978ec854384cd9c67c7bfb7735ef8
375751888ba8880391d7969a3d06bdb3
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a2dca592385f3927b52f53e3a1b12b0c
8e9945e56e7bfcae999f78efcb66a7f6
0c9488e03e973b1d4eb804bea458357d
f50fb358cd633d17398bf80c0f819424
bd11ba22b963aff6505bcff70c9360a0
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 Discovery.exe by MD5 2766ab013009c2a3cb48c92d346ad35e. 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.