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NBA2K23.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 e97ac43634912b4bdfd21172bca330f5
Latest seen 2023-12-18 23:30:20 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-10-28 23:45:49 (2 years ago)
Size 131 MB
Signed by 2K Games, Inc.

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-12-18 23:30:20 (2 years ago)
File hash
e97ac43634912b4bdfd21172bca330f5
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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 2023-10-28 23:45:49 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-12-18 23:30:20 (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 2023-12-18 23:30:20 (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: e97ac43634912b4bdfd21172bca330f5
Size: 131 MB
First Published: 2023-10-28 23:45:49 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-12-18 23:30:20 (2 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-12-18 23:30:20 (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:

%programfiles%\steam\steamapps\common
%sysdrive%\steamlibrary\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 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Colombia
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Colombia 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 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 138030891

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

.text 36694016 bytes · 26.6% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 347dc084de7cc4f3bc8015b9a4115f5b
.rdata 16625664 bytes · 12.0% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 b7948227a7c96e245ed0878a3969bd85
.data 35818496 bytes · 25.9% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 ebe6b5dc0b4bb5254387f165ec5a36f8
.pdata 1826816 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 320157463e86137e40671049bc6089a7
_RDATA 3072 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 45a0bfa01faa32ced969c36e200d4cc2
.debug_i 144384 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 45a451f437c68fc05d6c4940e53a8211
.debug_a 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5c4a70d19779e97b82a1e4ac5b71fbcb
.debug_l 109568 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 30e804e262e1151aaac086bf042a83b4
.debug_p 5120 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0db56142fac0fcdd378fd6ccee456b8c
.debug_p 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 574b8cf3643a6db33c52c9c53fbfb431
.debug_s 19456 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7a635cc20058fa156fec7d6a74245322
.debug_l 135168 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 861ecf811ff8ea7efaf167fa7deeef7b
.debug_r 235008 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e3693d0c22a3eb6239c5123fb8142bdc
.rsrc 68096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 6476cd3eac6e2a74ebae08905f02591a
.reloc 957440 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 4648d503963648795ca030c01b325d92
.msvcjmc 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 751267da4969982fe6efc88e85e04c57
.pdata 45385003 bytes · 32.9% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 7cae7ea7970618e7764f72f657ba9ab7

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 e97ac43634912b4bdfd21172bca330f5. 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 e97ac43634912b4bdfd21172bca330f5.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
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