GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
sims-4-updater-v2.6.0.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.Keygen. 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.Keygen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-17 17:00:56 (a week ago)
- File hash
- f349abd4a8eb69ccde3dfc81e196269e
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.Keygen, 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 2026-05-17 17:00:55 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-17 17:00:56 (a week ago).
Signed by Sims4Updater. 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 Hack category for related samples and common context.
File context
sims-4-updater-v2.6.0.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Hack.Keygen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-17 17:00:56 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If sims-4-updater-v2.6.0.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.Keygen.
File Details
| MD5: | f349abd4a8eb69ccde3dfc81e196269e |
| Size: | 23 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-17 17:00:55 (a week ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-17 17:00:56 (a week ago) |
| Status: | Hack.Keygen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-17 17:00:56 (a week 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: | Sims4Updater |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on sims-4-updater-v2.6.0.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%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-4285590846-3717825723-3840776444-1018 |
ThreatInfo has observed sims-4-updater-v2.6.0.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 sims-4-updater-v2.6.0.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 Brazil 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 sims-4-updater-v2.6.0.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
sims-4-updater-v2.6.0.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.
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f84759018b0bea4029a63aa4572fa841
9afc9df9fe8ed5bd421c5b9d985993af
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41121cd2a6593db354a8310bc7d6c45e
a8eb9bbb77d0f5d7cb79653f089db677
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.Keygen
This report identifies sims-4-updater-v2.6.0.exe by MD5 f349abd4a8eb69ccde3dfc81e196269e. 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.