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NBA2K23.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 d53b6015fbe05130ea3054667398ee9b
Latest seen 2024-04-08 23:00:49 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-04-08 23:00:49 (2 years ago)
Size 158 MB
Signed by 2K Games, Inc.

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-04-08 23:00:49 (2 years ago)
File hash
d53b6015fbe05130ea3054667398ee9b
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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 2024-04-08 23:00:49 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-04-08 23:00:49 (2 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by 2K Games, Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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

NBA2K23.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2024-04-08 23:00:49 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If NBA2K23.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: d53b6015fbe05130ea3054667398ee9b
Size: 158 MB
First Published: 2024-04-08 23:00:49 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-04-08 23:00:49 (2 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-04-08 23:00:49 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

NBA2K23.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.

Overview

Signed By: 2K Games, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on NBA2K23.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%\new folder\steamapps\common

ThreatInfo has observed NBA2K23.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 NBA2K23.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United Kingdom
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom 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 NBA2K23.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

NBA2K23.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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x077eb000
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 17
Raw data 166230359

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

.text 36694016 bytes · 22.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 8dfdb2255d62665c133791cfaa834afd
.rdata 16625664 bytes · 10.0% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 ded85979375138632ac478cbdfb3467e
.data 35818496 bytes · 21.5% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 4c26381050baa955bbe7eee087ba3eeb
.pdata 1826816 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 2e05e62d3ac901f214650861e2c9204b
_RDATA 3072 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 49ed12b4fd11328287177ef103251958
.debug_i 144384 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 37ac3bcf17676393faad95d76a6bc4cd
.debug_a 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 038fb134bc54753caeb51c08f08d484d
.debug_l 109568 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c57508c8de14d7674c2fd68fc0897ee1
.debug_p 5120 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 45506aa832d85f5b0d15f296c33bb41f
.debug_p 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c5b980fce0873cf49e324a52c8b8ffc9
.debug_s 19456 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 268ae9bb32dbd6779ba91b6fcc0443a0
.debug_l 135168 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1622ab3aa4ded13a2b366c66b9a94f5a
.debug_r 235008 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c410871e0b28c2ecae301e3f446545b1
.rsrc 68096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 6476cd3eac6e2a74ebae08905f02591a
.reloc 957440 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 4648d503963648795ca030c01b325d92
.rodata 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 751267da4969982fe6efc88e85e04c57
.data 73584471 bytes · 44.3% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 bb8e62a1ff7265f3424e8c6094826895

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 NBA2K23.exe by MD5 d53b6015fbe05130ea3054667398ee9b. 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 d53b6015fbe05130ea3054667398ee9b.
  • 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.