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TS4_Launcher_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
- 2026-02-20 23:00:53 (3 months ago)
- File hash
- 414727344a5fb81937ddb7d60baefb65
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!.
First seen 2026-02-20 23:00:53 (3 months ago); latest analysis 2026-02-20 23:00:53 (3 months ago).
Company metadata: Electronic Arts Inc. Product metadata: The Sims™ .
Signed by Electronic Arts, Inc.;Sims4Updater. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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.
File context
TS4_Launcher_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 2026-02-20 23:00:53 (3 months ago).
If TS4_Launcher_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: | 414727344a5fb81937ddb7d60baefb65 |
| Size: | 979 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-02-20 23:00:53 (3 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-02-20 23:00:53 (3 months ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-02-20 23:00:53 (3 months 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Electronic Arts, Inc.;Sims4Updater |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on TS4_Launcher_x64.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\games\the sims 4\nodvd\anadius\game |
ThreatInfo has observed TS4_Launcher_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_Launcher_x64.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 United States 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 TS4_Launcher_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_Launcher_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.
5c33f5439f0f6eac8a5019a10bc665dc
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9c6fd5d382c8e9b1741d4eb6cdb7a029
ae10f75914d0c7ab3e3a8ca4bbe7b5fe
457a2908b90909302bc67dfc8777018b
c62a52d81de5a62e1cf7d718a2638091
642e8d6f6f5f4627d699d5a15884bedf
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_Launcher_x64.exe by MD5 414727344a5fb81937ddb7d60baefb65. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.