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AzureusUpdater.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.VuzeDriverBooster. 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
- PUP.VuzeDriverBooster
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-04-23 23:00:17 (a month ago)
- File hash
- f14b8b09853792ea1b39cdfb9edec0c4
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.VuzeDriverBooster, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2021-09-01 20:14:06 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-23 23:00:17 (a month ago).
Company metadata: Azureus Software, Inc.. Product metadata: AzureusUpdater.
Signed by Azureus Software, Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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 PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
AzureusUpdater.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AzureusUpdater. The reported company name is Azureus Software, Inc.. The current detection status is PUP.VuzeDriverBooster, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-23 23:00:17 (a month ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If AzureusUpdater.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 PUP.VuzeDriverBooster.
File Details
| Product Name: | AzureusUpdater |
| Company Name: | Azureus Software, Inc. |
| MD5: | f14b8b09853792ea1b39cdfb9edec0c4 |
| Size: | 372 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-09-01 20:14:06 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-23 23:00:17 (a month ago) |
| Status: | PUP.VuzeDriverBooster (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-23 23:00:17 (a month 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: | Azureus Software, Inc. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on AzureusUpdater.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:
| %programfiles% |
| %sysdrive%\software |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\program files |
| %sysdrive%\vuze |
| %sysdrive%\good sync\program files |
| %sysdrive%\azerus downloads |
ThreatInfo has observed AzureusUpdater.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 AzureusUpdater.exe across 34 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Australia with 39.0% 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 AzureusUpdater.exe is Windows 10 with 93.5% 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
AzureusUpdater.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.
877fb90f28525b79c4ea19af86484f31
736b5bc4474e0bfabdf325108342bd9e
f626087e4f6294cecd1aa7d3b9990b6d
4001ee4b3adeb8b8f4677270fe1f93e8
82134c69063fc47c01eb4655ec029eb4
a863f405473d14b15270ebbf8a02ee3c
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 PUP.VuzeDriverBooster
This report identifies AzureusUpdater.exe by MD5 f14b8b09853792ea1b39cdfb9edec0c4. It is part of the PUP 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.