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EpicGamesLauncher.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Agent File reputation report
MD5 bed2c4ccddcb787c543ecc433760c591
Latest seen 2026-05-21 14:00:38 (6 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-16 15:01:11 (2 weeks ago)
Size 146 KB

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Detection name
Trojan.Agent
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-21 14:00:38 (6 days ago)
File hash
bed2c4ccddcb787c543ecc433760c591
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Agent, 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 2026-05-16 15:01:11 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-21 14:00:38 (6 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

EpicGamesLauncher.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Agent, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-21 14:00:38 (6 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If EpicGamesLauncher.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.Agent.

File Details

MD5: bed2c4ccddcb787c543ecc433760c591
Size: 146 KB
First Published: 2026-05-16 15:01:11 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-21 14:00:38 (6 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Agent (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-21 14:00:38 (6 days ago)

Detection screenshot

EpicGamesLauncher.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%\heroic\resources\app.asar.unpacked\build\bin\x64

ThreatInfo has observed EpicGamesLauncher.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 EpicGamesLauncher.exe across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Argentina
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Argentina with 50.0% 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 EpicGamesLauncher.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

EpicGamesLauncher.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x00001400
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 19
Raw data 105472

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

.text 8192 bytes · 7.8% of section data
MD5 7d4bdc23c2d04ec005a03756b0b0e12d
.data 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 730e4105a63c27ad199ef52553214cb0
.rdata 3072 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 b503e7878001fcbd52d2af149a23875e
/4 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.pdata 1024 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 3fa375b0d1c77799710b359e01ed1c7e
.xdata 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 de2830356fa9391c8ad2d7baea9e000d
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 3072 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 893e21f8b53f43486676fbb7c107372c
.tls 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 6663ad59204fb2dd848d6788b9a2d3b6
/14 1536 bytes · 1.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 51741d74d29de75c9589a76283637fc4
/29 49664 bytes · 47.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 cb089ec2b588b59b6ddc1f050ea3afc4
/41 8704 bytes · 8.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2cdbcb433f2fb08c303c5ea1c1112d89
/55 8192 bytes · 7.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e272f8027ae355a9c65af57a6b51272a
/67 2560 bytes · 2.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2e96c960d9c026f4d03df25da65908b4
/80 1024 bytes · 1.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d06c4dd2da9bd9b5beedccacf718c8e2
/91 10240 bytes · 9.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d4a58a2d1d09f45c380a732d8b9e6a59
/107 5120 bytes · 4.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a96bcf70eec69cfb77ec12e6dc8ec8af
/123 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 29331ccb354cc936c9f0c76fc3a4e750

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.Agent

This report identifies EpicGamesLauncher.exe by MD5 bed2c4ccddcb787c543ecc433760c591. 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 bed2c4ccddcb787c543ecc433760c591.
  • 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.