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TS4_DX9_x64.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 4226d55de088a702948ac4aa57bca1db
Latest seen 2024-05-28 23:01:09 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-05-28 23:01:09 (2 years ago)
Size 36 MB
Product The Sims™

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-05-28 23:01:09 (2 years ago)
File hash
4226d55de088a702948ac4aa57bca1db
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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 2024-05-28 23:01:09 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-05-28 23:01:09 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Electronic Arts Inc. Product metadata: The Sims™ .

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.

TS4_DX9_x64.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with The Sims™ . The reported company name is Electronic Arts Inc. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2024-05-28 23:01:09 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If TS4_DX9_x64.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: The Sims™
Company Name: Electronic Arts Inc
MD5: 4226d55de088a702948ac4aa57bca1db
Size: 36 MB
First Published: 2024-05-28 23:01:09 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-05-28 23:01:09 (2 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-05-28 23:01:09 (2 years ago)
TS4_DX9_x64.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.

%programfiles%\ea games\the sims 4\game

ThreatInfo has observed TS4_DX9_x64.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 TS4_DX9_x64.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.

TS4_DX9_x64.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 0x024d7000
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 37989888

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

.text 27528192 bytes · 72.5% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 a1f542a6c8411c0e025bd0e9b7e3b4bf
.rdata 7934464 bytes · 20.9% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 729da472ee79c34b3cfb81dad0bc0493
.data 688640 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 a04c41516b70aa05fcca5ef3d9a00b40
.pdata 1425408 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 2aaaeca11af7876e55e2a5c451884061
_RDATA 7168 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b78ebbb84adb35faa3e208a9399206b5
.rsrc 129024 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 9d7ccc3ecf29d85ca602381c8a52b830
.reloc 274944 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 13e44adc8d4c2dad662ddbd9219b5335
.ooa 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e16c8a0a57e23cfebb2e451e1d4f9215

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 TS4_DX9_x64.exe by MD5 4226d55de088a702948ac4aa57bca1db. 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 4226d55de088a702948ac4aa57bca1db.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
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