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AutoUpdate.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 0dca7abbdc85feac374386eb24248f3e
Latest seen 2026-05-09 23:01:08 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-09 23:01:07 (2 weeks ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher IObit
Product Advanced SystemCare 10
Signed by IObit Information Technology

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-09 23:01:07 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-09 23:01:08 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: Advanced SystemCare 10.

Digital signature

Signed by IObit Information Technology. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Observed locations

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

  1. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

AutoUpdate.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Advanced SystemCare 10. The reported company name is IObit. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-09 23:01:08 (2 weeks ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

File Details

Product Name: Advanced SystemCare 10
Company Name: IObit
MD5: 0dca7abbdc85feac374386eb24248f3e
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2026-05-09 23:01:07 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-09 23:01:08 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-09 23:01:08 (2 weeks ago)

Overview

Signed By: IObit Information Technology
Status: Valid

The signature on AutoUpdate.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

Common Places:

%sysdrive%\recovered data 03-20 06_37_37\deep scan result\lost partition1(ntfs)\program files (x86)\iobit
%sysdrive%\recovered data 03-20 06_37_37\deep scan result\lost partition1(ntfs)\other lost files\program files (x86)\iobit
%sysdrive%\maxtor.250.2025.06.07\partition(recognized)(0)\program files (x86)\iobit

ThreatInfo has observed AutoUpdate.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 AutoUpdate.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Sweden
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Sweden 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for AutoUpdate.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

AutoUpdate.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00147468
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 1920000

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 1328640 bytes · 69.2% of section data
MD5 42e2d3d80fcf44ee5b3ec472f50be661
.itext 7680 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e506f6dd3e457d65d1c362627a85bf85
.data 44544 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 f675557fcba68eb0e090c74dc470924f
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 98816 bytes · 5.1% of section data
MD5 53a10fd814050158900f6f08cd60e059
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 958a7327e8dec95f64aeab9a5622706a
.reloc 79360 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 5a939dc69714368be1007fee401ece70
.rsrc 360448 bytes · 18.8% of section data
MD5 fc56e16efbb0238ce49458219c8c5147

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 0dca7abbdc85feac374386eb24248f3e.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.