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simmgr.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
- 2026-05-26 16:00:38 (a day ago)
- File hash
- 4c0415d01a510b86cd8d04d5c6af2d50
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 2026-05-26 16:00:38 (a day ago); latest analysis 2026-05-26 16:00:38 (a day ago).
Company metadata: Cadence Design Systems, Inc.. Product metadata: Cadence/OrCAD.
Signed by Cadence Design Systems, Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
simmgr.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Cadence/OrCAD. The reported company name is Cadence Design Systems, Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-26 16:00:38 (a day ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If simmgr.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: | Cadence/OrCAD |
| Company Name: | Cadence Design Systems, Inc. |
| MD5: | 4c0415d01a510b86cd8d04d5c6af2d50 |
| Size: | 5 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-26 16:00:38 (a day ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-26 16:00:38 (a day ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-26 16:00:38 (a day 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: | Cadence Design Systems, Inc. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on simmgr.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\cds_spb_home\cdssetup\upgradepatch_s10_v2\tools |
ThreatInfo has observed simmgr.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 simmgr.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 Latvia 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 simmgr.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
simmgr.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.
1b8c3d6fa19c2d15534dbcd5eae9f57e
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69dc2dab2dc20bf09f6fdd7291abf0d0
8a458a87d45b4dffad9a8ccfe1a49c97
91dbb1c45c538ff623b0bd33b19c91c8
d21b38c254bfcd76b45bc559a4530f46
695d3921793d09cf925e96e3fb531d0e
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 simmgr.exe by MD5 4c0415d01a510b86cd8d04d5c6af2d50. 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.