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settings.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Downloader File reputation report
MD5 ebf370bc88937ace33319e12515770e9
Latest seen 2021-12-18 21:48:17 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-12-18 21:48:17 (4 years ago)
Size 1 MB

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Detection name
Trojan.Downloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-12-18 21:48:17 (4 years ago)
File hash
ebf370bc88937ace33319e12515770e9
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Downloader, 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 2021-12-18 21:48:17 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-18 21:48:17 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.. Product metadata: Pro Evolution Soccer 2010.

Digital signature

Signed by Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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.

settings.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Pro Evolution Soccer 2010. The reported company name is Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.. The current detection status is Trojan.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2021-12-18 21:48:17 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If settings.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.Downloader.

Product Name: Pro Evolution Soccer 2010
Company Name: Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
MD5: ebf370bc88937ace33319e12515770e9
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2021-12-18 21:48:17 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-12-18 21:48:17 (4 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Downloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-12-18 21:48:17 (4 years ago)
settings.exe detection screenshot

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Signed By: Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on settings.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.

%sysdrive%\pes 2010\2 pes 2010

ThreatInfo has observed settings.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 8.1 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for settings.exe is Windows 8.1 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.

settings.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00096fe0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 1413120

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

.text 614400 bytes · 43.5% of section data
MD5 18ea3131a1aeb5e13879cf56872c7870
.rdata 135168 bytes · 9.6% of section data
MD5 47095395b466fe7c1d1b8331cd1a4215
.data 45056 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 8bcf64a74f22d69f79cfc36de81059f0
.rsrc 618496 bytes · 43.8% of section data
MD5 2989d5f6100c88bda7b93f11ccd8db0d

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.Downloader

This report identifies settings.exe by MD5 ebf370bc88937ace33319e12515770e9. 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 ebf370bc88937ace33319e12515770e9.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.