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ASUSGCDriverUpdateClient.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.Downloader. 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.Downloader
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-07-11 23:20:58 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- f52ecdb89365be2f3165f863dddbb4ab
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Downloader, 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 2023-05-15 23:24:50 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-07-11 23:20:58 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: ASUSTeK Computer Inc..
Signed by ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.. 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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
ASUSGCDriverUpdateClient.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The reported company name is ASUSTeK Computer Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2023-07-11 23:20:58 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If ASUSGCDriverUpdateClient.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.Downloader.
File Details
| Company Name: | ASUSTeK Computer Inc. |
| MD5: | f52ecdb89365be2f3165f863dddbb4ab |
| Size: | 333 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-05-15 23:24:50 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-07-11 23:20:58 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Downloader (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-07-11 23:20:58 (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: | ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on ASUSGCDriverUpdateClient.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:
| %localappdata%\packages\b9eced6f.armourycrate_qmba6cd70vzyy\localstate\gridupdatefile |
| %programfiles%\asus\armoury crate lite service\gridplugin\gridupdatefile |
ThreatInfo has observed ASUSGCDriverUpdateClient.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 ASUSGCDriverUpdateClient.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 Mexico 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 ASUSGCDriverUpdateClient.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
ASUSGCDriverUpdateClient.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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.
b5b7203c212a8847a9dc3acd21463b16
979394c323cb8bcabba2189db84739a2
b38a5f3947214510a20ca94a632dd5e0
a9bd21c1c88d74d522db16c40a117251
9e7e701d70fcc398fb49661040f101a9
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.Downloader
This report identifies ASUSGCDriverUpdateClient.exe by MD5 f52ecdb89365be2f3165f863dddbb4ab. 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.