DriverUpdateHelper64.exe file report

MD5 a0a302d6cd9ddc407a02880e1ee150fe
Latest seen 2021-01-11 23:26:45 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-06-26 20:16:21 (5 years ago)
Size 471 KB
Product PerfectUpdater

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-06-26 20:16:21 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-11 23:26:45 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Raxco Software, Inc.. Product metadata: PerfectUpdater.

Digital signature

Signed by Raxco Software, Inc.. 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.

DriverUpdateHelper64.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PerfectUpdater. The reported company name is Raxco Software, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-11 23:26:45 (5 years 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.

Product Name: PerfectUpdater
Company Name: Raxco Software, Inc.
MD5: a0a302d6cd9ddc407a02880e1ee150fe
Size: 471 KB
First Published: 2020-06-26 20:16:21 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-11 23:26:45 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-11 23:26:45 (5 years ago)
Signed By: Raxco Software, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on DriverUpdateHelper64.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.

%programfiles%\raxco\perfectupdater\updater
%programfiles%\raxco\perfectupdater\updater

ThreatInfo has observed DriverUpdateHelper64.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Italy with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for DriverUpdateHelper64.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.

DriverUpdateHelper64.exe is identified as pe for 64 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.

Subsystem: Windows CUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 64
Image Base: 0x0000000140000000
Entry Address: 0x00017538

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 162816 3f78efd344867cc3cf5ab578caa2a167
.rdata 56832 6ab54dc505b32a7e8472d27f97ce1f2e
.data 11264 645c96ba5fadb60a70e5aac70ccf5570
.pdata 12288 bcd49f3805536c7cae91d695bfe1d73a
.rsrc 212992 db60e6748b5caa78d39a455efb331adf
.reloc 10752 59736cce46a7f0d2a33ec611c002aa05

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.

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