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TS3EP09.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 b5b4c3734340d26a86b6a8ae679ea24a
Latest seen 2024-06-05 23:02:05 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-06-05 23:02:05 (2 years ago)
Size 7 MB
Signed by Electronic Arts

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-06-05 23:02:05 (2 years ago)
File hash
b5b4c3734340d26a86b6a8ae679ea24a
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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 2024-06-05 23:02:05 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-06-05 23:02:05 (2 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Electronic Arts. 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.

TS3EP09.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2024-06-05 23:02:05 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If TS3EP09.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!.

MD5: b5b4c3734340d26a86b6a8ae679ea24a
Size: 7 MB
First Published: 2024-06-05 23:02:05 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-06-05 23:02:05 (2 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-06-05 23:02:05 (2 years ago)
TS3EP09.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: Electronic Arts
Status: Valid

The signature on TS3EP09.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%\games\the sims 3 the complete collection\the sims 3\game\bin\packs

ThreatInfo has observed TS3EP09.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for TS3EP09.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.

TS3EP09.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x00869bb0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 7507968

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

.text 49152 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 9f36e17751aed5817077c1d71e8fcc85
.rdata 12288 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 10f287bf2bb2e1aa9bf2c904fe186b10
.data 16384 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 6f2701e54ce4c4091dcbb9d107e2f97d
.rsrc 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 77ce695c811789dde0a61350084b87ab
Stext 4427776 bytes · 59.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8898729719a6a8966438b091b9a0da9c
Sitext 32768 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 35e08e1c31c1f90960828c211d1c3cdc
Srdata 458752 bytes · 6.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2bfecc4112576a0753f1dbeb201b5c65
Sdata 860160 bytes · 11.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00471a327baca4475300916261a41d53
Sidata 24576 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a9b2cc747a004e5e1e79cf4928460193
.securom 1622016 bytes · 21.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 62159355d1b5b65559b683bbea9b5693

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 TS3EP09.exe by MD5 b5b4c3734340d26a86b6a8ae679ea24a. 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 b5b4c3734340d26a86b6a8ae679ea24a.
  • 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.