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DriverUpdaterHelper.dll threat report

Detected as PUP.Outbyte File reputation report
MD5 007a0ceab0185cfa07f23153fcff72ef
Latest seen 2024-06-06 23:07:20 (2 years ago)
First seen 2021-11-15 21:18:57 (4 years ago)
Size 810 KB
Publisher Outbyte
Product Driver Updater
Signed by Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd

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Detection name
PUP.Outbyte
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-06-06 23:07:20 (2 years ago)
File hash
007a0ceab0185cfa07f23153fcff72ef
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Outbyte.

Timeline

First seen 2021-11-15 21:18:57 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2024-06-06 23:07:20 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Outbyte. Product metadata: Driver Updater.

Digital signature

Signed by Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd. 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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

File context

DriverUpdaterHelper.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Driver Updater. The reported company name is Outbyte. The current detection status is PUP.Outbyte, based on the latest analysis from 2024-06-06 23:07:20 (2 years ago).

If DriverUpdaterHelper.dll 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.Outbyte.

File Details

Product Name: Driver Updater
Company Name: Outbyte
MD5: 007a0ceab0185cfa07f23153fcff72ef
Size: 810 KB
First Published: 2021-11-15 21:18:57 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-06-06 23:07:20 (2 years ago)
Status: PUP.Outbyte (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-06-06 23:07:20 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

DriverUpdaterHelper.dll 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: Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on DriverUpdaterHelper.dll 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%\outbyte
%sysdrive%\programas portables\outbyte.driver.updater.2.1.16.3554.portable-\outbyte.driver.updater.2.1.16.3554.portable-\app

ThreatInfo has observed DriverUpdaterHelper.dll 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.

Geography:

2 observed countries
50.0%
50.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Argentina 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for DriverUpdaterHelper.dll 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

DriverUpdaterHelper.dll 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 0x0008e650
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 813568

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

.text 577536 bytes · 71.0% of section data
MD5 b190f7bf005a973f8a458f94719bf1e8
.itext 2048 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 749d3f335437c72d46b545c783f3f6a2
.data 33280 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 01682c301c23b32f1c23371647c4995d
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 69632 bytes · 8.6% of section data
MD5 c61912703eab53e54e464bac07a2929c
.didata 2048 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f6da7255224c24bbdafa3a08256fff39
.edata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 016f521a46e8adb5111954dbf6316aec
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 db5c25175dfaa343a760a5c0a7afeec2
.reloc 50176 bytes · 6.2% of section data
MD5 df8cc7bb68f9bc9f8d8ec21a5226dd40
.rsrc 77824 bytes · 9.6% of section data
MD5 b15cc7864e2f1e9fa070ae7ad7a1966a

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.Outbyte

This report identifies DriverUpdaterHelper.dll by MD5 007a0ceab0185cfa07f23153fcff72ef. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 007a0ceab0185cfa07f23153fcff72ef.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.