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LaunchEFLC.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 3770f73a738b9cefba6ae19bd5e9391b
Latest seen 2021-10-19 20:25:28 (4 years ago)
First seen 2018-08-08 23:09:17 (7 years ago)
Size 6 MB

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-10-19 20:25:28 (4 years ago)
File hash
3770f73a738b9cefba6ae19bd5e9391b
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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 2018-08-08 23:09:17 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-19 20:25:28 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Sony DADC Austria AG. Product metadata: SecuROM Launcher.

Digital signature

Signed by Sony DADC Austria AG. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.

LaunchEFLC.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with SecuROM Launcher. The reported company name is Sony DADC Austria AG. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2021-10-19 20:25:28 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If LaunchEFLC.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: SecuROM Launcher
Company Name: Sony DADC Austria AG
MD5: 3770f73a738b9cefba6ae19bd5e9391b
Size: 6 MB
First Published: 2018-08-08 23:09:17 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-10-19 20:25:28 (4 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-10-19 20:25:28 (4 years ago)
LaunchEFLC.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: Sony DADC Austria AG
Status: Valid

The signature on LaunchEFLC.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.

%sysdrive%\programas\steam\steamapps\common\grand theft auto iv episodes from liberty city
%programfiles%\steam\steamapps\common\grand theft auto iv episodes from liberty city
%sysdrive%\új mappa\grand theft auto iv - complete edition

ThreatInfo has observed LaunchEFLC.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.

LaunchEFLC2.exe LaunchEFLC.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Windows 7 50.0%
Windows 10 50.0%

The most common operating system signal for LaunchEFLC.exe is Windows 7 with 50.0% 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.

LaunchEFLC.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 0x00809740
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 6709248

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

.text 36864 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 7e9e92cc6ef66ca890f07997ae3c4791
.rdata 12288 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 ad9b655d334e51e3285f021e04dc5380
.data 12288 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 11a44180e8a4674d6c1e3b4b8d63429e
.rsrc 12288 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 fab2a89ed590e59b7f7840c231d8666d
Stext 4222976 bytes · 62.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0e5cddbb8e36893b648c211dc6020853
Sitext 28672 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2f90648d681e79a1f5eebecf8f306ca8
Srdata 446464 bytes · 6.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b98ff2c98b081b49332620734ffa7039
Sdata 802816 bytes · 12.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 98056aeb19badfc6ae8ebca73bc9855f
Sidata 24576 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a589e26873047b29afdfa557e6665c35
.securom 1110016 bytes · 16.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7269632867912c1832724ff01a94d811

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 LaunchEFLC.exe by MD5 3770f73a738b9cefba6ae19bd5e9391b. 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 3770f73a738b9cefba6ae19bd5e9391b.
  • 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.