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squad_launcher.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Spy.Keylogger. 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
- Spy.Keylogger
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-07-04 23:02:00 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 6dba51c9dbacda2d0b084894c966e917
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Spy.Keylogger, part of the Spy threat category.
Monitoring components that collect activity, system data, or user information. Related Spy reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2024-07-04 23:02:00 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-07-04 23:02:00 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Epic Games, Inc.. Product metadata: Easy Anti-Cheat Bootstrapper (EOS).
Signed by EasyAntiCheat Oy. 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 Spy category for related samples and common context.
File context
squad_launcher.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Easy Anti-Cheat Bootstrapper (EOS). The reported company name is Epic Games, Inc.. The current detection status is Spy.Keylogger, based on the latest analysis from 2024-07-04 23:02:00 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Spy reports for broader family-level investigation.
If squad_launcher.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 Spy.Keylogger.
File Details
| Product Name: | Easy Anti-Cheat Bootstrapper (EOS) |
| Company Name: | Epic Games, Inc. |
| MD5: | 6dba51c9dbacda2d0b084894c966e917 |
| Size: | 3 MB |
| First Published: | 2024-07-04 23:02:00 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-07-04 23:02:00 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Spy.Keylogger (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-07-04 23:02:00 (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: | EasyAntiCheat Oy |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on squad_launcher.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:
| %sysdrive%\steamlibrary\steamapps\temp |
ThreatInfo has observed squad_launcher.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 squad_launcher.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 United States 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 squad_launcher.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
squad_launcher.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.
91f2885f0dbdb4e10dadd0551caea0c6
ac054ac0b7fcb817b2666979bf3b0c36
418a698f0be8815ec68413b550ce7792
1bed021bbe9d1e5d2477b5ff7e73cb23
c9698f6b31c6c08a91572e2b5012b700
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 Spy.Keylogger
This report identifies squad_launcher.exe by MD5 6dba51c9dbacda2d0b084894c966e917. It is part of the Spy 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.