GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
Sims2.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
- 2023-03-18 23:20:32 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- f438a8b19df2721d90399d5f0b7f24ca
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 2023-03-15 23:34:00 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-03-18 23:20:32 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: Maxis, a division of Electronic Arts Inc.. Product metadata: The Sims 2.
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
Sims2.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with The Sims 2. The reported company name is Maxis, a division of Electronic Arts Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2023-03-18 23:20:32 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Sims2.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: | The Sims 2 |
| Company Name: | Maxis, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. |
| MD5: | f438a8b19df2721d90399d5f0b7f24ca |
| Size: | 14 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-03-15 23:34:00 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-03-18 23:20:32 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-03-18 23:20:32 (3 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.
Common Places:
| %desktop%\kane's files\data transfer\d drive\ea games\the sims 2 |
| %desktop%\kane's files\data transfer\d drive\program files\ea games\the sims 2 |
ThreatInfo has observed Sims2.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 Sims2.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 Canada 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 Sims2.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
Sims2.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.
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2c2684a76724608edf12df1aa176c238
e01424f33ad11e4fe689adf46cfd8d72
58c47af1e3674370ece15f2ee84122bd
3d881404ff380f2c17bf154d1a86fc6a
8870276307400f874d41843184ea08cc
d8a0cc3666cd61fd05e1bf5b2e003246
edecad9a8dfdb05477afc316457f4a93
fc1b41c627947b6739bfe740c4a31058
e3721fd74355705cb06debefdc5d0d2c
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 Sims2.exe by MD5 f438a8b19df2721d90399d5f0b7f24ca. 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.