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GameLauncher.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
- 2023-10-08 23:01:36 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 4c174c72a0e894a38c9732077159e312
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 2023-10-08 23:01:36 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-10-08 23:01:36 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: gamigo, Inc.. Product metadata: GameLauncher.
Signed by Gamigo Inc.. 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
GameLauncher.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with GameLauncher. The reported company name is gamigo, Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2023-10-08 23:01:36 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If GameLauncher.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: | GameLauncher |
| Company Name: | gamigo, Inc. |
| MD5: | 4c174c72a0e894a38c9732077159e312 |
| Size: | 708 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-10-08 23:01:36 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-10-08 23:01:36 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-10-08 23:01:36 (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: | Gamigo Inc. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on GameLauncher.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%\wildtangent games |
ThreatInfo has observed GameLauncher.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 GameLauncher.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 Venezuela 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 GameLauncher.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
GameLauncher.exe is identified as pe for 32-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.
fd918553fd748d5c0b7446753f93f15c
6b67b2682f221e09ce877fe49082446f
5211bd907cedfc19bc939f6f356b57f5
71f4119fc880bfc7cf80f4512f5d97ef
89045184cb3609fbfdf388c948b48b35
4c331e6808fd03dcc7ede49cc9cb7705
49b4b3a708b10203624e94174e7d180d
a7aedd89873e804d69f1cd00279d7607
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 GameLauncher.exe by MD5 4c174c72a0e894a38c9732077159e312. 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.