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The _LAUNCHER.exe (GSE) File Analysis

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_LAUNCHER.exe

Technical Analysis

File Name _LAUNCHER.exe
File Type
Win32 EXE
Magic Bytes PE32+ executable (GUI) x86-64, for MS Windows
SSDEEP Hash
3072:4scc4w6fda2eKYwiY/bmi9tMeH1C5tndNo0OUhfd/wczswPPpN9rfcU82lcMXY8O:bccMtbmi9/12tndN8U/4sUD8eTaTAFEM
Scanner Version 1.0.220.174
Database Version 2025-07-17 20:00:23 UTC
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Suspicious File Detected

Detected by 43 security engines - requires caution

This file requires additional checking for potential threats. Based on suspicious indicators, we will soon add it to our virus database.

GameHack refers to game modification tools that manipulate game mechanics to provide unfair advantages, violating game terms of service and fair play principles.
61%
Detection Rate
342,952
File Size (bytes)
43/71
Engines Detected
2025-07-17
Analysis Date

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File Identification

Hash Type Value Action
MD5
f94bd57b1dd83b0072550dc06d162fd9
SHA1
7569ff07e6103e4f0c9c32298680564bd6b622b8
SHA256
b654e8174bc03e7de6a66ffd966b770e6f5076dd5371ecbaae64671f236c8db4
SHA512
b4521a9eaf2f024a16500ded7a7bc02af09cc3bfbb166aeda16b3d518bc76ee23e2984d040f94052a2bc6b5873729b356976f272c9ac76267c560be74f2999fb
ImpHash
365e642f3e1cc345bc7f6d7709fe1049

Security Engines with Detections (43 of 71)

Bkav
W32.Common.BDFE5145 Malicious
Lionic
Trojan.Win32.Gamehack.4!c Malicious
Elastic
malicious (high confidence) Malicious
MicroWorld-eScan
Application.Generic.3984773 Malicious
CAT-QuickHeal
Trojan.Ghanarava.1752657606162fd9 Malicious
Skyhigh
Artemis!Trojan Malicious
ALYac
Application.Generic.3984773 Malicious
Cylance
Unsafe Malicious
Zillya
Trojan.GameHack.Win64.2341 Malicious
K7AntiVirus
Unwanted-Program ( 005c28771 ) Malicious
K7GW
Unwanted-Program ( 005c28771 ) Malicious
CrowdStrike
win/malicious_confidence_60% (W) Malicious
Symantec
ML.Attribute.HighConfidence Malicious
ESET-NOD32
a variant of Win64/GameHack.MH potentially unsafe Malicious
TrendMicro-HouseCall
TROJ_GEN.R002H01E325 Malicious
Paloalto
generic.ml Malicious
BitDefender
Application.Generic.3984773 Malicious
ViRobot
Trojan.Win.Z.Gamehack.342952 Malicious
Avast
Win64:MalwareX-gen [Misc] Malicious
Emsisoft
Application.Generic.3984773 (B) Malicious
F-Secure
Trojan.TR/AVI.Agent.wifpm Malicious
VIPRE
Application.Generic.3984773 Malicious
McAfeeD
ti!B654E8174BC0 Malicious
CTX
exe.trojan.generic Malicious
Sophos
Generic Reputation PUA (PUA) Malicious
Ikarus
PUA.Generic Malicious
GData
Application.Generic.3984773 Malicious
Jiangmin
Trojan.PE.jj Malicious
Webroot
W32.Malware.gen Malicious
Google
Detected Malicious
Avira
TR/AVI.Agent.wifpm Malicious
Varist
W64/ABApplication.HJJL-3422 Malicious
Antiy-AVL
RiskWare/Win64.Gamehack Malicious
Xcitium
ApplicUnwnt@#26dps51nb9hfa Malicious
Arcabit
Application.Generic.D3CCD85 Malicious
Microsoft
Trojan:Win32/Kepavll!rfn Malicious
Panda
Trj/GdSda.A Malicious
Tencent
Pua:HackTool.Win64.Gamehack.16001738 Malicious
TrellixENS
Artemis!F94BD57B1DD8 Malicious
MaxSecure
Trojan.Malware.8328611.susgen Malicious
Fortinet
Adware/GameHack Malicious
AVG
Win64:MalwareX-gen [Misc] Malicious
DeepInstinct
MALICIOUS Malicious
28 engines reported no threats - Only engines with detections are shown above for clarity

PE Analysis

Basic Information

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Image Base 0x140000000
Entry Point 0x14001c0f8
Compilation Time 2025-04-04 01:38:08
Checksum 0x0005fea7 (Actual: 0x0005fea7)
OS Version 6.0
PEiD Signatures PE32+ executable (GUI) x86-64, for MS Windows
Digital Signature Chain verification from C=UK, O=GSE, OU=GSE, CN=GSE (serial:28640362157790401523057959124170616514201759001, sha1:c71974d82ad5aa5b1fd6e342aac00d01e30099ac) failed: The X.509 certificate provided is self-signed - "Common Name: GSE, Organizational Unit: GSE, Organization: GSE, Country: UK"
Imports 3 libraries
USER32, KERNEL32, ADVAPI32
Exports 0 functions
Resources 4 Resources
Sections 7 Sections

Version Information

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LegalCopyright Copyright (C) 2021 GSE
InternalName GSE (win64)
FileVersion 08.56.38.63
CompanyName GSE
ProductVersion 01.00.00.02
FileDescription GSE
Source Control ID 8563863
OriginalFilename steam.exe
ProductName GSE
Translation 0x0409 0x04b0
CompanyName GSE
FileDescription GSE
FileVersion 1, 0, 0, 2
InternalName GSE
LegalCopyright Copyright (C) 2021 GSE
OriginalFilename steam.exe
ProductName GSE
ProductVersion 1, 0, 0, 2
Translation 0x0409 0x04b0

PE Sections

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Name Virtual Address Virtual Size Raw Size Entropy Characteristics MD5
.text 0x00001000 221,500 bytes 221,696 bytes 6.40 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_CODE|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_EXECUTE|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ AB22A28B3C6E2875F535A8F5E9A48CB1
.rdata 0x00038000 91,490 bytes 91,648 bytes 5.06 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ 0A00F45BAC11EB03EFAAB05B3396FC71
.data 0x0004f000 177,500 bytes 6,656 bytes 3.07 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_WRITE 5723A2338B5933F6C34038DE7575CD18
.pdata 0x0007b000 12,804 bytes 13,312 bytes 5.42 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ BC8881484B5BF809309165FF6461EA41
.fptable 0x0007f000 256 bytes 512 bytes 0.00 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_WRITE BF619EAC0CDF3F68D496EA9344137E8B
.rsrc 0x00080000 2,072 bytes 2,560 bytes 3.39 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ 5116E8C35AA8D575587C86C84B3BE053
.reloc 0x00081000 2,708 bytes 3,072 bytes 5.15 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_DISCARDABLE|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ 09A277042B4C659A09106AFC2C5262A9

Resource Analysis

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Total Resources: 4 (1,760 bytes)
Resource Type Count Total Size Percentage
SCID 1 7 bytes
0.4%
RT_VERSION 2 1,372 bytes
78%
RT_MANIFEST 1 381 bytes
21.6%

Certificate Chain Analysis

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Certificate Information
Product GSE
Description GSE
File Version 08.56.38.63
Original Name steam.exe
Verification Status A certificate chain processed, but terminated in a root certificate which is not trusted by the trust provider.
Signers GSE
Internal Name GSE (win64)
Copyright Copyright (C) 2021 GSE
Certificate Chain Summary
GSE #1 Primary
Validity Period: 2025-04-04 01:38:09 → 2040-05-20 01:38:09
Signature Algorithm: sha256RSA
Serial Number: 05 04 47 3B CE 12 5B 31 80 BE B8 D5 1E C2 36 03 F0 9F AD 19

✓ This file has been digitally signed and the certificate chain has been verified

  • The signature ensures file integrity and authenticity from the publisher
  • Timestamping proves when the signature was applied
Certificate Verification Status

Chain verification from C=UK, O=GSE, OU=GSE, CN=GSE (serial:28640362157790401523057959124170616514201759001, sha1:c71974d82ad5aa5b1fd6e342aac00d01e30099ac) failed: The X.509 certificate provided is self-signed - "Common Name: GSE, Organizational Unit: GSE, Organization: GSE, Country: UK"

Recommendation: Verify the file source and ensure it comes from a trusted publisher.

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  1. Regular Scans: Run weekly system scans to detect new threats before they can cause damage.
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  3. Safe Browsing: Avoid suspicious websites and never download software from untrusted sources.
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Proactive Protection
43 antivirus engines detected potential threats. This could be a false positive, especially for system tools or packed software. Verify the file source and check if it's digitally signed by a trusted publisher.

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