GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

JustCause2_Launcher.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.Gen File reputation report
MD5 b371495752bd38262e3349ae37483a8e
Latest seen 2026-04-13 23:00:26 (a month ago)
First seen 2026-04-13 23:00:26 (a month ago)
Size 974 KB

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Gen. 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
PUP.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-04-13 23:00:26 (a month ago)
File hash
b371495752bd38262e3349ae37483a8e
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen, part of the PUP threat category.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-04-13 23:00:26 (a month ago); latest analysis 2026-04-13 23:00:26 (a month 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 PUP category for related samples and common context.

File context

JustCause2_Launcher.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-13 23:00:26 (a month ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If JustCause2_Launcher.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 PUP.Gen.

File Details

MD5: b371495752bd38262e3349ae37483a8e
Size: 974 KB
First Published: 2026-04-13 23:00:26 (a month ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-13 23:00:26 (a month ago)
Status: PUP.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-13 23:00:26 (a month ago)

Detection screenshot

JustCause2_Launcher.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%\r.g. catalyst

ThreatInfo has observed JustCause2_Launcher.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 JustCause2_Launcher.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Nigeria
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Nigeria 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for JustCause2_Launcher.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

JustCause2_Launcher.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00085868
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 996864

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

.text 537600 bytes · 53.9% of section data
MD5 d13b44d369501e5996b04bf97905a176
.itext 2560 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 cb6a63e333be4bc70112bb03f8275b7f
.data 23040 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 9cc8d72e01fdecefd898296d8f5e3fd8
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 11264 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 fb7bac5b371acc636dee5572bb2c9ddc
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 5afc127e794533114f5667f312e126e4
.reloc 36864 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 18747fcb2508eeec79415b32f63f3654
.rsrc 385024 bytes · 38.6% of section data
MD5 a6b9756e22c067d673ad1479152f9c09

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 PUP.Gen

This report identifies JustCause2_Launcher.exe by MD5 b371495752bd38262e3349ae37483a8e. It is part of the PUP 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 b371495752bd38262e3349ae37483a8e.
  • 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 PUP category to compare similar reports.