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The Sims™ 4.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
- 2024-08-02 23:02:41 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 145fa7f5603c78d5d5a6d0ce12bce0e5
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 2024-03-11 23:37:57 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-08-02 23:02:41 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Electronic Arts Inc. Product metadata: The Sims™ .
Signed by Electronic Arts, Inc.. 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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
The Sims™ 4.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 2024-08-02 23:02:41 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If The Sims™ 4.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: | 145fa7f5603c78d5d5a6d0ce12bce0e5 |
| Size: | 35 MB |
| First Published: | 2024-03-11 23:37:57 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-08-02 23:02:41 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-08-02 23:02:41 (2 years 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. |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on The Sims™ 4.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:
| %desktop% |
| %programfiles%\steam\steamapps\common\the sims 4\game-cracked |
| %desktop%\[ks] the.sims.4 update 1.105.345.1020\update\game |
| %programfiles%\ea games\the sims 4\game-cracked |
| %sysdrive%\steam\steamapps\common\the sims 4\game-cracked |
ThreatInfo has observed The Sims™ 4.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 The Sims™ 4.exe across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Portugal with 33.3% 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 The Sims™ 4.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
The Sims™ 4.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.
8dd505f6f75657e08e36ca104cc14956
efed464416cc7c3fdcdef46e156a1103
52b7846558e80b0b25b429d704af4bed
908985ab6f51eda8e9102ac3b49bbc5a
90caa2a4e820fc374d3c9254b5d24d18
d6a32b54b4914521a3320ce4a2b84616
6fdea47e7776366d3273f685a975144a
d4b8f0092d677fca2ab8ee360c2fd3bb
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 The Sims™ 4.exe by MD5 145fa7f5603c78d5d5a6d0ce12bce0e5. 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.