GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

IEUpdater1.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Downloader File reputation report
MD5 03e2eb8b402e6ab17ee91208aa91d20f
Latest seen 2023-12-29 23:59:46 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-11-26 23:28:40 (2 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Signed by AMD Ryzen 7 5800X -- Vermeer

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Detection name
Trojan.Downloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-12-29 23:59:46 (2 years ago)
File hash
03e2eb8b402e6ab17ee91208aa91d20f
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Downloader.

Timeline

First seen 2023-11-26 23:28:40 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-12-29 23:59:46 (2 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by AMD Ryzen 7 5800X -- Vermeer. 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

IEUpdater1.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2023-12-29 23:59:46 (2 years ago).

If IEUpdater1.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 Trojan.Downloader.

File Details

MD5: 03e2eb8b402e6ab17ee91208aa91d20f
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2023-11-26 23:28:40 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-12-29 23:59:46 (2 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Downloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-12-29 23:59:46 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

IEUpdater1.exe 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: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X -- Vermeer
Status: Valid

The signature on IEUpdater1.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:

%commonappdata%
%temp%
%localappdata%

ThreatInfo has observed IEUpdater1.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 IEUpdater1.exe across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Palestine
Share 44.4%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Palestine with 44.4% 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 55.6%
Windows 7 44.4%

The most common operating system signal for IEUpdater1.exe is Windows 10 with 55.6% 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

IEUpdater1.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 0x006d3028
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 3695104

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

595456 bytes · 16.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 240291ed21fb3ce558cb13dd8094ee3e
113664 bytes · 3.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9475f3e22022bd34ebf1a18bf7a3e985
2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bb9d7ad867ef9708c57bcaf974d9c310
16896 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a9ffe61f0780b054643d7fd484ff28ae
21504 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2a25f40e9511c4f3998b3c0e2a5bc83f
.idata 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 f8f8845a42683557a9f3c6299c5d6460
.rsrc 3584 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 4e80d00751a08b352d285d181d1e07ae
.themida 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.boot 2940928 bytes · 79.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ecf3b3301ac6f67ee8ef6a1a77840d20

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 Trojan.Downloader

This report identifies IEUpdater1.exe by MD5 03e2eb8b402e6ab17ee91208aa91d20f. 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 03e2eb8b402e6ab17ee91208aa91d20f.
  • 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.