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JDownloader2Update.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Appwork. 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
- Adware.Appwork
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-01-14 04:48:37 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- c05c46d3828efc21ccf41470fefa7946
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Appwork.
First seen 2017-05-21 13:07:17 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 04:48:37 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: AppWork GmbH. Product metadata: JDownloader Update.
Signed by Appwork GmbH. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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.
File context
JDownloader2Update.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with JDownloader Update. The reported company name is AppWork GmbH. The current detection status is Adware.Appwork, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 04:48:37 (5 years ago).
If JDownloader2Update.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 Adware.Appwork.
File Details
| Product Name: | JDownloader Update |
| Company Name: | AppWork GmbH |
| MD5: | c05c46d3828efc21ccf41470fefa7946 |
| Size: | 259 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-21 13:07:17 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-14 04:48:37 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.Appwork (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-14 04:48:37 (5 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: | Appwork GmbH |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on JDownloader2Update.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:
| %localappdata%\jdownloader 2.0 |
| %programfiles%\jdownloader |
| %programfiles%\jdownloader 2.0 (64-bit) |
| %programfiles%\jdownloader 2.0 |
| %sysdrive%\games\jdownloader 2.0 |
| %sysdrive%\jdownloader 2.0 |
| %desktop%\jd2tutos hg\jdownloader 2 (64-bit) |
| %localappdata% |
| %sysdrive%\escritorio\jd2tutos hg |
| %sysdrive% |
ThreatInfo has observed JDownloader2Update.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 JDownloader2Update.exe across 54 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany with 22.3% 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 JDownloader2Update.exe is Windows 10 with 79.1% 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
JDownloader2Update.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.
c2c6ecc0d7ffc8cd6ec3017a2b24f62e
d4b79abd1329a73805eb3c1a698bd82c
4e45290abcb41857ab50d03653a167f3
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0f9251e87eb56f8b60f613fe2872dc80
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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 Adware.Appwork
This report identifies JDownloader2Update.exe by MD5 c05c46d3828efc21ccf41470fefa7946. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.