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ServiceHostAppUpdater.exe#0D764FCA8F84B567 file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 9ffbeae6901b4a03a071c5171e301fcd
Latest seen 2021-01-06 21:55:45 (5 years ago)
First seen 2018-01-20 17:05:48 (8 years ago)
Size 10 MB
Publisher Pokki
Product Service Host App Updater
Signed by Pokki

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

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 2018-01-20 17:05:48 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-06 21:55:45 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Pokki. Product metadata: Service Host App Updater.

Digital signature

Signed by Pokki. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

ServiceHostAppUpdater.exe#0D764FCA8F84B567 is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Service Host App Updater. The reported company name is Pokki. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-06 21:55:45 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

File Details

Product Name: Service Host App Updater
Company Name: Pokki
MD5: 9ffbeae6901b4a03a071c5171e301fcd
Size: 10 MB
First Published: 2018-01-20 17:05:48 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-06 21:55:45 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-06 21:55:45 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Pokki
Status: Valid

The signature on ServiceHostAppUpdater.exe#0D764FCA8F84B567 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%\sweetlabs app platform
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\fraqbc8wsa
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\rywtiizs2t
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\bbsqwy6yhk
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\rqf69azbla
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\v1\20180913.124013\1\sweetlabs app platform
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\x3cf3ednhm

ThreatInfo has observed ServiceHostAppUpdater.exe#0D764FCA8F84B567 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:

3 observed names
ServiceHostAppUpdater.exe ServiceHostAppUpdater.exe.quarantined ServiceHostAppUpdater.exe#0D764FCA8F84B567

This 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 ServiceHostAppUpdater.exe#0D764FCA8F84B567 across 23 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Poland
Share 12.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland with 12.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 8.1 58.6%
Windows 10 39.7%
Windows 8 1.7%

The most common operating system signal for ServiceHostAppUpdater.exe#0D764FCA8F84B567 is Windows 8.1 with 58.6% 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

ServiceHostAppUpdater.exe#0D764FCA8F84B567 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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0042b4d0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 10861056

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

.text 6717440 bytes · 61.8% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 7b914a1ee7ef9d403f46b72ec4aa36a7
.rdata 1868288 bytes · 17.2% of section data
MD5 f6a2ae8cafbfd03177bbc578fad14ac7
.data 558592 bytes · 5.1% of section data
MD5 24f3355e93637c6a1392132255b2724b
.pdata 414720 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 f725622cd7484eb99e4ab7737a576743
text 3072 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 e05a53ea545f88c695689480798f37a3
data 10240 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 a6643ae545092962a14d7bee1a5b20fe
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 1229312 bytes · 11.3% of section data
MD5 35090bbe4540c6ecf7c1109bdfd77ddf
.reloc 58880 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 bc03ca0b7d84582e5b7d83b88f47d5a3

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 9ffbeae6901b4a03a071c5171e301fcd.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.