GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

Discovery.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 45084d4196848ac0ad868188ecd7d433
Latest seen 2026-05-25 09:00:22 (2 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-25 09:00:22 (2 days ago)
Size 172 MB
Publisher Embark Studios AB
Product THE FINALS
Signed by Embark Studios AB

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-25 09:00:22 (2 days ago)
File hash
45084d4196848ac0ad868188ecd7d433
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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 2026-05-25 09:00:22 (2 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-25 09:00:22 (2 days ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Embark Studios AB. Product metadata: THE FINALS.

Digital signature

Signed by Embark Studios AB. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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.

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 2026-05-25 09:00:22 (2 days 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!.

Product Name: THE FINALS
Company Name: Embark Studios AB
MD5: 45084d4196848ac0ad868188ecd7d433
Size: 172 MB
First Published: 2026-05-25 09:00:22 (2 days ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-25 09:00:22 (2 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-25 09:00:22 (2 days ago)
Discovery.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.

Signed By: Embark Studios AB
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on Discovery.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

%programfiles%\steam\steamapps\downloading\2073850\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.

Windows 10 100.0%

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.

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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x08367340
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 14
Raw data 180457984

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

.text 137981952 bytes · 76.5% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 fc555cb2be57cf52163a324d0605ad01
.steam 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e27bbd1a5da2b2c6a96eb160d9eec701
.epic 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 41d323337c2e8a6ce917e21a131610dc
.embark 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 35cb537ba8c43388fc94dca5a3339ff8
.rodata 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 e1707dfd008463e7a9a61bfcddac5edb
.rdata 35012608 bytes · 19.4% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 9311d800f3476865b480a6f1881c959a
.data 452608 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 6f2c7689679fcf0f7178a70386f99838
.pdata 4534272 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 d2559c4da6c412d5274ea8be372d4636
.mbrkcf2 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3cf0bf2c23671c48e08c1012b382256f
.msvcjmc 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b517224b2ee8abb06abc2c4829f49abd
CPADinfo 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f2bc40642f39349361a78c0c2b1b9d31
_RDATA 12288 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d12a3a731b31affe8aa535f1b9747066
.rsrc 11264 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 59c9a62c8b401c5c8b02c9947401210a
.reloc 2424320 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 b93f61606880ed7988f1c39c256044e3

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 45084d4196848ac0ad868188ecd7d433. 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 45084d4196848ac0ad868188ecd7d433.
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