GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
OneUpdater.exe threat report
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.DownWare, part of the Adware threat category.
Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2021-11-10 21:20:56 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-10 21:20:56 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: One True Updater Company. Product metadata: 0ne True Updater.
Signed by OneTrueUpdaterCorp. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.
File context
OneUpdater.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 0ne True Updater. The reported company name is One True Updater Company. The current detection status is Adware.DownWare, based on the latest analysis from 2021-11-10 21:20:56 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If OneUpdater.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.DownWare.
File Details
| Product Name: | 0ne True Updater |
| Company Name: | One True Updater Company |
| MD5: | a2ee1e55def7b9581cc5fcb31a814efe |
| Size: | 8 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-11-10 21:20:56 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-11-10 21:20:56 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.DownWare (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-11-10 21:20:56 (4 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: | OneTrueUpdaterCorp |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on OneUpdater.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen OneUpdater.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 100.0% 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 OneUpdater.exe 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
OneUpdater.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.
.NET Info:
| MVID: | afa9bae9-c85c-49a4-8a22-ce986d2fcf27 |
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
0343e72d5b2d85cdbf8d89ccf55644a7
642f8e76fd7f87e6a12b716879f9150a
832882964f8b6c65970a88b59f79491c
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.DownWare
This report identifies OneUpdater.exe by MD5 a2ee1e55def7b9581cc5fcb31a814efe. It is part of the Adware report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.