GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
CorsairAudioFWUpd.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.ELEX (Heuristic). 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
- Adware.ELEX (Heuristic)
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-04-07 23:01:58 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 66b9372bf1679c642a1788ea6eb43ea6
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.ELEX (Heuristic).
First seen 2024-04-07 23:01:58 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-04-07 23:01:58 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Corsair Memory, Inc.. Product metadata: iCUE Firmware Update.
Signed by Corsair Memory, 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.
File context
CorsairAudioFWUpd.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with iCUE Firmware Update. The reported company name is Corsair Memory, Inc.. The current detection status is Adware.ELEX (Heuristic), based on the latest analysis from 2024-04-07 23:01:58 (2 years ago).
If CorsairAudioFWUpd.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 Adware.ELEX (Heuristic).
File Details
| Product Name: | iCUE Firmware Update |
| Company Name: | Corsair Memory, Inc. |
| MD5: | 66b9372bf1679c642a1788ea6eb43ea6 |
| Size: | 353 KB |
| First Published: | 2024-04-07 23:01:58 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-04-07 23:01:58 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.ELEX (Heuristic) (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-04-07 23:01:58 (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: | Corsair Memory, Inc. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on CorsairAudioFWUpd.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%\corsair2 |
ThreatInfo has observed CorsairAudioFWUpd.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 CorsairAudioFWUpd.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland 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:
The most common operating system signal for CorsairAudioFWUpd.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
CorsairAudioFWUpd.exe is identified as pe for 64-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.
06dc926cc70bba8a9fed301b6d18a99d
04b93d7f858b105b286b85f68ad538f0
e020ec4282390be802142e48eaf40c9c
dc0084f13d443cc98b95f5b50f95edb0
f90fe586f68352f55c2c672ef18f5973
98083416b13c9f14980a1263873671c9
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 Adware.ELEX (Heuristic)
This report identifies CorsairAudioFWUpd.exe by MD5 66b9372bf1679c642a1788ea6eb43ea6. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.