GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
TS4_DX9_x64.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
- 2025-03-19 23:03:27 (a year ago)
- File hash
- e901af5b4a4e357673cf9030d5646733
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 2025-03-12 23:06:06 (a year ago); latest analysis 2025-03-19 23:03:27 (a year ago).
Company metadata: Electronic Arts Inc. Product metadata: The Sims™ .
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
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 2025-03-19 23:03:27 (a year 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!.
File Details
| Product Name: | The Sims™ |
| Company Name: | Electronic Arts Inc |
| MD5: | e901af5b4a4e357673cf9030d5646733 |
| Size: | 36 MB |
| First Published: | 2025-03-12 23:06:06 (a year ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-03-19 23:03:27 (a year ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-03-19 23:03:27 (a year 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:
| %programfiles%\origin games\the sims 4\game |
| %programfiles%\steam\steamapps\common\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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen TS4_DX9_x64.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States 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:
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.
Analysis
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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
ab0f3ce63b70d65ea305363faa94a1a2
55a0d6c7ed3d65a34d94f2d5f3cacae1
33f35b908ba70c51e06b42ab38dc6b44
4bde4928e62aeb803ba96b5026ffbe3b
b78ebbb84adb35faa3e208a9399206b5
4cde665ca05e05f1dcf9aec3c37bb7de
312e0bf553ce8673ff36f13a15967564
e46739871eafe4681314d3db042b12ad
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 e901af5b4a4e357673cf9030d5646733. 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.