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DriverUpdater.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.Gen. 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.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-08-08 23:37:16 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- 0f3770fde221a91af9b13a742e85ec97
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen, 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 2017-07-27 18:13:10 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-08-08 23:37:16 (3 years ago).
Product metadata: WinZip Driver Updater Crack UZ1.
Signed by WinZip Computing LLC. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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
DriverUpdater.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinZip Driver Updater Crack UZ1. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2022-08-08 23:37:16 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If DriverUpdater.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.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | WinZip Driver Updater Crack UZ1 |
| MD5: | 0f3770fde221a91af9b13a742e85ec97 |
| Size: | 28 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-07-27 18:13:10 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-08-08 23:37:16 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-08-08 23:37:16 (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: | WinZip Computing LLC |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on DriverUpdater.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\winzip driver updater |
| %profile%\onedrive\dokumenti |
| %programfiles% |
| %sysdrive%\driver.updater.5.18.0.6\driver.updater.5.18.0.6.rar\crack uz1 |
| %sysdrive%\driver.updater.5.18.0.6\crack uz1 |
| %desktop%\programas\1 utilerias\winzip uytilities system\suite winzip 2017\dr1fghjkl\dr1fghjkl\crack uz1 |
ThreatInfo has observed DriverUpdater.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 DriverUpdater.exe across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 37.5% 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 DriverUpdater.exe is Windows 10 with 81.3% 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
DriverUpdater.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.
2fdac26eb1e161bb5ce8067a542564f9
fee10e476e695c29ea3d09324cbc0484
c1e1bcc73ff5fb1e73423f24ec4552b8
1d0a3306631c22565412333b296622c2
1e6a0c3f9fbd89ae7b3597765ca19a25
a6643ae545092962a14d7bee1a5b20fe
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
15e79aa724656822d14d11011e53950d
466c0d5d3756ed879dcc9a8bafa0f2ac
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.Gen
This report identifies DriverUpdater.exe by MD5 0f3770fde221a91af9b13a742e85ec97. 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.