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DriverUpdaterM.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 f670b1d0a5cf966d0b08284d5d5df744
Latest seen 2021-11-30 21:47:14 (4 years ago)
First seen 2020-02-21 21:43:05 (6 years ago)
Size 6 MB
Publisher Monterix Software LLC
Product Driver Updater
Signed by Monterix Technology LLC

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-02-21 21:43:05 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-30 21:47:14 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Monterix Software LLC. Product metadata: Driver Updater.

Digital signature

Signed by Monterix Technology LLC. 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.

File context

DriverUpdaterM.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Driver Updater. The reported company name is Monterix Software LLC. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-11-30 21:47:14 (4 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: Driver Updater
Company Name: Monterix Software LLC
MD5: f670b1d0a5cf966d0b08284d5d5df744
Size: 6 MB
First Published: 2020-02-21 21:43:05 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-11-30 21:47:14 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-11-30 21:47:14 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Monterix Technology LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on DriverUpdaterM.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:

%programfiles%\monterix

ThreatInfo has observed DriverUpdaterM.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.

Geography:

13 observed countries
22.6%
19.4%
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3.2%
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Colombia with 22.6% 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 80.6%
Windows 7 16.1%
Windows 8 3.2%

The most common operating system signal for DriverUpdaterM.exe is Windows 10 with 80.6% 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

DriverUpdaterM.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 0x003ce6fc
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 6302208

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

.text 3975168 bytes · 63.1% of section data
MD5 908826d92eb38c3a8bb60cf992b13dab
.itext 11264 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 16b0eead5cbf2ddd2f4acbdb89e2997e
.data 134144 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 a74d72802d405055b527eb60c4fae488
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 17920 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 9eeda4e2c8d22d09fa8ab6ac3a2fff02
.didata 24576 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 edbd12e0f8ec0d805baafb136f2467bf
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 5024ffa6b80f810c148d8c9bca8b6685
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 927c4641ce42d68914c43ecd17ebff2b
.reloc 349696 bytes · 5.5% of section data
MD5 a75c1955ee24416232a34a66d53a9968
.rsrc 1788416 bytes · 28.4% of section data
MD5 da02a1d0a1ffa9bc2a1e52fca51c2316

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 f670b1d0a5cf966d0b08284d5d5df744.
  • 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.