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DriverUpdater.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 7ce97e43eb7e1fdf5146ac1fe04addf7
Latest seen 2021-01-07 06:10:56 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-03-20 08:54:29 (6 years ago)
Size 25 MB
Publisher Corel Corporation
Product WinZip Driver Updater
Signed by Corel Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-03-20 08:54:29 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-07 06:10:56 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Corel Corporation. Product metadata: WinZip Driver Updater.

Digital signature

Signed by Corel Corporation. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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.

File context

DriverUpdater.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinZip Driver Updater. The reported company name is Corel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-07 06:10:56 (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.

File Details

Product Name: WinZip Driver Updater
Company Name: Corel Corporation
MD5: 7ce97e43eb7e1fdf5146ac1fe04addf7
Size: 25 MB
First Published: 2020-03-20 08:54:29 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-07 06:10:56 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-07 06:10:56 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Corel Corporation
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:

%desktop%\winzip driver\crack
%profile%\downloads\[7] - pobrane\winzip driver updater 5.33.2.6 full version -\crack uz1
%profile%\downloads\compressed\[piratepc.net] winzip driver updater 5.33.2.6 with crack\crack
%sysdrive%\downloads\winzip.driver.updater.5.33.2.6.msstdfmt\winzip.driver.updater.5.33.2.6.msstdfmt\crack uz1
%profile%\downloads\[piratepc.net] winzip driver updater 5.33.2.6 with _.zip\[piratepc.net] winzip driver updater 5.33.2.6 with crack\crack
%profile%\downloads\[piratepc.net] winzip driver updater 5.33.2.6 with crack\crack
%profile%\downloads\asetup_teamviewer-15.6_8159837035171\[piratepc.net] winzip driver updater 5.33.2.6 with crack\crack

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 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Netherlands
Share 66.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Netherlands with 66.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for DriverUpdater.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

DriverUpdater.exe is identified as pe for 32-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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00561616
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 26714624

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 6974976 bytes · 26.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 e49309a2a8dc302832907d4244bed3a2
.rdata 1264128 bytes · 4.7% of section data
MD5 1fadb6d480a0bab54ca9a08df51bd754
.data 400384 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 ca18eaab1210b045ca7a4d85078c40fe
.rsrc 17782272 bytes · 66.6% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 1b31d0b0d43b39e848a47c84d8ef3b25
.reloc 292864 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 9a1d2310be84b6497ac7d24a73ecf4ab

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 7ce97e43eb7e1fdf5146ac1fe04addf7.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.