In Task Manager, check the Digital Signature tab under file properties. A legitimate version will typically be signed by Intel or AT&T Cybersecurity (AlienVault) .
Because the name is short and generic, some malware families use usm.exe
While the official game file is safe, usm.exe is also the name used by a utility for ScanToPDF . If you find this file in a folder unrelated to gaming or scanning software, it could be a malicious process masking itself. In Task Manager, check the Digital Signature tab
Some users have reported issues related to usm.exe , including: In Task Manager