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SafeCenterUpdate.dll threat report

Detected as Adware.Downloader File reputation report
MD5 c8bdf2aeb765b8ac7d56ccd407ab83e8
Latest seen 2021-02-28 04:22:10 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-12-23 11:35:36 (5 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher 2345.cc

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Detection name
Adware.Downloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-02-28 04:22:10 (5 years ago)
File hash
c8bdf2aeb765b8ac7d56ccd407ab83e8
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Downloader, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

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.

Timeline

First seen 2020-12-23 11:35:36 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-28 04:22:10 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: 2345.cc. Product metadata: 2345安全卫士中心.

Digital signature

Signed by Shanghai 2345 Mobile Technology Co., Ltd.. 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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

SafeCenterUpdate.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 2345安全卫士中心. The reported company name is 2345.cc. The current detection status is Adware.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-28 04:22:10 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If SafeCenterUpdate.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 Adware.Downloader.

Product Name: 2345安全卫士中心
Company Name: 2345.cc
MD5: c8bdf2aeb765b8ac7d56ccd407ab83e8
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2020-12-23 11:35:36 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-28 04:22:10 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.Downloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-28 04:22:10 (5 years ago)
SafeCenterUpdate.dll 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.

The signature on SafeCenterUpdate.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.

%programfiles%\2345soft\2345safecenter

ThreatInfo has observed SafeCenterUpdate.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for SafeCenterUpdate.dll 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.

SafeCenterUpdate.dll 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 0x001c8efe
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 3303424

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

.text 2411520 bytes · 73.0% of section data
MD5 d8b5f27b045b5f623c9db3cf90e6dca6
.rdata 696320 bytes · 21.1% of section data
MD5 3ddfbfcabaa0451cac6575fac5fdb610
.data 7680 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 9de46fb7763c1ae85e358bfa9aeee8c4
.msvcjmc 12800 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 73c81fc4bc3a1f6a928b0d207199cef6
.rsrc 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 568c608347e9cba9afce8a17a4916f25
.reloc 172544 bytes · 5.2% of section data
MD5 c892a8cd4c8a43a7fff1ea9ff8be8cd5

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.Downloader

This report identifies SafeCenterUpdate.dll by MD5 c8bdf2aeb765b8ac7d56ccd407ab83e8. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with c8bdf2aeb765b8ac7d56ccd407ab83e8.
  • 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. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.