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r5apex_dx12.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
- 2026-05-18 01:00:46 (a week ago)
- File hash
- eab37eec56289795860c84a197b9ad2e
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 2026-05-16 18:00:47 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-18 01:00:46 (a week ago).
Company metadata: Respawn Entertainment. Product metadata: Apex Legends.
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
r5apex_dx12.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Apex Legends. The reported company name is Respawn Entertainment. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-18 01:00:46 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If r5apex_dx12.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: | Apex Legends |
| Company Name: | Respawn Entertainment |
| MD5: | eab37eec56289795860c84a197b9ad2e |
| Size: | 41 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-16 18:00:47 (2 weeks ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-18 01:00:46 (a week ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-18 01:00:46 (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.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\steam\steamapps\downloading |
| %programfiles%\steam\steamapps\downloading |
ThreatInfo has observed r5apex_dx12.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 r5apex_dx12.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Argentina with 50.0% 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 r5apex_dx12.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
r5apex_dx12.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.
7e474b7c0cfc53017a9d17e2b4903221
0a5cf30e60d8f50646915642bf71d95a
714e2c122a10f20f2607e157cc308b67
1bfa8f183a23a2b78f3936a856be8571
a89b9d38d780223c2e9393fa2bac073c
1b7b85641ca3891e9cfde963ad593535
c1a77b0c44dce1641b31dceb83e52c98
a89b0f6073ee37e6c113b119149bdcd9
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 r5apex_dx12.exe by MD5 eab37eec56289795860c84a197b9ad2e. 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.