GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
TSM.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hack.Patcher. 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
- Hack.Patcher
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2025-02-10 23:01:45 (a year ago)
- File hash
- 3f6fba34d28568cc63d97c55dc421708
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.Patcher, part of the Hack threat category.
Tools used to bypass protections, alter software behavior, or enable unauthorized access. Related Hack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2022-10-30 23:32:55 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2025-02-10 23:01:45 (a year ago).
Company metadata: Electronic Arts, Inc.. Product metadata: The Sims Medieval.
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 Hack category for related samples and common context.
File context
TSM.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with The Sims Medieval. The reported company name is Electronic Arts, Inc.. The current detection status is Hack.Patcher, based on the latest analysis from 2025-02-10 23:01:45 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If TSM.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 Hack.Patcher.
File Details
| Product Name: | The Sims Medieval |
| Company Name: | Electronic Arts, Inc. |
| MD5: | 3f6fba34d28568cc63d97c55dc421708 |
| Size: | 10 MB |
| First Published: | 2022-10-30 23:32:55 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-02-10 23:01:45 (a year ago) |
| Status: | Hack.Patcher (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-02-10 23:01:45 (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%\the sims medieval ultimate edition\the sims medieval\game |
| %programfiles%\mr dj\the sims medieval\game |
ThreatInfo has observed TSM.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 TSM.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 Spain 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 TSM.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
TSM.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.
2469828ee5857f2aa6caf6428486abe6
04939ad6111ec3fc41e4d9076948c1f1
cf979e2a8f666542e793e166fa9b7150
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
30d10a47a9e003f22e591b08d10f9de7
4bca7b590713598a2abd18f537932b92
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 Hack.Patcher
This report identifies TSM.exe by MD5 3f6fba34d28568cc63d97c55dc421708. It is part of the Hack 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.