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DUTUtil.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Ransom.Zbot. 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
- Ransom.Zbot
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-01-23 23:15:25 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- 1851ccb05d627f99330aae3f01bd4f08
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Zbot, part of the Ransom threat category.
Ransomware families and files associated with encryption or extortion workflows. Related Ransom reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2023-01-11 23:10:39 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-23 23:15:25 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: Jotun Technology Inc.. Product metadata: ROG First.
Signed by GT Booster 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 Ransom category for related samples and common context.
File context
DUTUtil.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ROG First. The reported company name is Jotun Technology Inc.. The current detection status is Ransom.Zbot, based on the latest analysis from 2023-01-23 23:15:25 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.
If DUTUtil.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 Ransom.Zbot.
File Details
| Product Name: | ROG First |
| Company Name: | Jotun Technology Inc. |
| MD5: | 1851ccb05d627f99330aae3f01bd4f08 |
| Size: | 136 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-01-11 23:10:39 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-01-23 23:15:25 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Ransom.Zbot (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-01-23 23:15:25 (3 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: | GT Booster Inc. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on DUTUtil.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%\asus |
ThreatInfo has observed DUTUtil.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 DUTUtil.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 Serbia 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 DUTUtil.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
DUTUtil.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.
dcc9ce2fc57cd76719e78d72422a2d1c
0bb376b9f87b62fde0a31b891f006873
bc264f99b3906eac3773d73817dfa770
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 Ransom.Zbot
This report identifies DUTUtil.exe by MD5 1851ccb05d627f99330aae3f01bd4f08. It is part of the Ransom 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.