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
- 2023-11-04 23:07:42 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 6b60d6802721514b4d7d2a10bc97a01d
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!.
First seen 2023-11-04 23:07:42 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-11-04 23:07:42 (2 years ago).
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.
File context
Discovery.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2023-11-04 23:07:42 (2 years ago).
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
| MD5: | 6b60d6802721514b4d7d2a10bc97a01d |
| Size: | 5 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-11-04 23:07:42 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-11-04 23:07:42 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-11-04 23:07:42 (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:
| %sysdrive%\games\instalaciones\games\steam\steamapps\common |
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 Dominican Republic 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.
bb0d94af829f13bd6c2c3480aafd14ff
4f80e00af405a88fb25a5b04848bf3b0
fa9faa203fe436c61189bc2f76c69fb0
f2ff1ec61ad5060cda4d8a4e0e8e0b0b
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
aaa32fa86d435c5f9677a8100699bbff
c319aa4dcc89356dee61103a7b3b64b2
e36f780fc5175b37f26108b3ab941f3f
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 6b60d6802721514b4d7d2a10bc97a01d. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.