Microsoft.ApplicationBlocks.Updater.dll threat report

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This report summarizes the file identity, detection status, publisher metadata, observed locations, and technical indicators for Microsoft.ApplicationBlocks.Updater.dll. ThreatInfo currently classifies this sample as PUP.Gen.

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The latest ThreatInfo record shows Microsoft.ApplicationBlocks.Updater.dll detected as PUP.Gen. You can download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the system and remove this detection if the file is present on your device.

Detection name

PUP.Gen

Last analysis

2023-11-25 23:33:02 (2 years ago)

File hash

7eb61a48b8dfd42689ca864c3070d963

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Microsoft.ApplicationBlocks.Updater.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Updater Application Block. The reported company name is Microsoft Corp. - PC Drivers Headquarters. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2023-11-25 23:33:02 (2 years ago).

If Microsoft.ApplicationBlocks.Updater.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.Gen.

File Details

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Overview

The signature on Microsoft.ApplicationBlocks.Updater.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.

ThreatInfo has observed Microsoft.ApplicationBlocks.Updater.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.

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 30.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

The most common operating system signal for Microsoft.ApplicationBlocks.Updater.dll is Windows 10 with 60.0% 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

Microsoft.ApplicationBlocks.Updater.dll is identified as pe for 32 systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

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.