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SBupd.dll.old threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.SBWatchman. 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.SBWatchman
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-07-28 23:36:59 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 0c5959012fb69089097772207f0d4264
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.SBWatchman.
First seen 2017-05-24 22:06:29 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-07-28 23:36:59 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Speedbit Ltd.. Product metadata: SBupd Dynamic Link Library.
Signed by Speed-Bit LTD. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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
SBupd.dll.old is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with SBupd Dynamic Link Library. The reported company name is Speedbit Ltd.. The current detection status is Adware.SBWatchman, based on the latest analysis from 2023-07-28 23:36:59 (2 years ago).
If SBupd.dll.old 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.SBWatchman.
File Details
| Product Name: | SBupd Dynamic Link Library |
| Company Name: | Speedbit Ltd. |
| MD5: | 0c5959012fb69089097772207f0d4264 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-24 22:06:29 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-07-28 23:36:59 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.SBWatchman (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-07-28 23:36:59 (2 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: | Speed-Bit LTD |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on SBupd.dll.old 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:
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\pimrpkzdliqincmtkmjaktxtvrpzelvr\sbupdate |
| %commondir%\speedbit\sbupdate |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\fraqbc8wsa\sbupdate |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\1xvpfvjcrg\sbupdate |
| %temp%\nsgbb98.tmp |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\x3cf3ednhm\sbupdate |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\rqf69azbla\sbupdate |
| %commondir%\speedbit |
| %temp% |
| %sysdrive%\docume~1\alaa\locals~1\temp |
ThreatInfo has observed SBupd.dll.old 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.
File Names:
2 observed namesThis hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen SBupd.dll.old across 50 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 20.1% 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 SBupd.dll.old is Windows 7 with 52.5% 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
SBupd.dll.old 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
eb8103a5d8d1340472820e31372ea56e
ebc0680c60b09ecca4d23eadf1682d1c
a9721ef9d337c315bbfd3614c9de9aef
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
7da39616b0faef6cc079b22c7c7cb36e
88464c9285bb5922b079bc94d31a5a1f
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.SBWatchman
This report identifies SBupd.dll.old by MD5 0c5959012fb69089097772207f0d4264. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.