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DigitalPulseUpdate.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
- 2023-10-13 23:29:26 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 5f4250e2277f78cd4193da0664c71fd2
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 2023-10-03 23:01:51 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-10-13 23:29:26 (2 years ago).
Signed by Digital Pulse. 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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
DigitalPulseUpdate.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2023-10-13 23:29:26 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If DigitalPulseUpdate.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
| MD5: | 5f4250e2277f78cd4193da0664c71fd2 |
| Size: | 5 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-10-03 23:01:51 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-10-13 23:29:26 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Downloader (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-10-13 23:29:26 (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: | Digital Pulse |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on DigitalPulseUpdate.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:
| %appdata% |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\users\philip\appdata\roaming |
ThreatInfo has observed DigitalPulseUpdate.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 DigitalPulseUpdate.exe across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Chile with 25.0% 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 DigitalPulseUpdate.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
DigitalPulseUpdate.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.
5020d0b09b727d980da40c1751b2407f
b561df75e0af537c6256b113855a20e7
f9eebe6c0de8b442f166caa64614022f
0b485b012aa92c29d36433427fe5e6bb
2a5152ffc3a52ca1d276acd572c41b9a
8b13567486ee71b48b305ebdd4e2aa53
18538be39ad9adab31e9e231082d14ad
07b5472d347d42780469fb2654b7fc54
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 DigitalPulseUpdate.exe by MD5 5f4250e2277f78cd4193da0664c71fd2. 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.