GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
SgbUpdater.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.PCGameBoost. 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
- PUP.PCGameBoost
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-04-14 23:00:31 (a month ago)
- File hash
- 2e77d7cc9b0e1ebeaf836d7109d0d697
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.PCGameBoost, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2023-07-01 23:50:13 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-14 23:00:31 (a month ago).
Company metadata: Smart Game Booster. Product metadata: Smart Game Booster.
Signed by ORANGE VIEW LIMITED. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
SgbUpdater.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Smart Game Booster. The reported company name is Smart Game Booster. The current detection status is PUP.PCGameBoost, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-14 23:00:31 (a month ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If SgbUpdater.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 PUP.PCGameBoost.
File Details
| Product Name: | Smart Game Booster |
| Company Name: | Smart Game Booster |
| MD5: | 2e77d7cc9b0e1ebeaf836d7109d0d697 |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-07-01 23:50:13 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-14 23:00:31 (a month ago) |
| Status: | PUP.PCGameBoost (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-14 23:00:31 (a month 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: | ORANGE VIEW LIMITED |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on SgbUpdater.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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster |
ThreatInfo has observed SgbUpdater.exe 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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen SgbUpdater.exe across 23 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 19.6% 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 SgbUpdater.exe is Windows 10 with 97.8% 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
SgbUpdater.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
1eba44e09a989a43c57e81cea807867b
09ca3bb870c2c9a9c423e2fc3570aa9f
81960030cb87179eadd962fc886b3d7f
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
02943b0db3e0c0b41eb3d4581177d5d2
6a3cd7a3a91df8f00f73405b912bdaea
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
26b7b0468632b1c8da196414ec5f130b
5d9cf7f57c1523166c58d2c5ce235cd3
2f6a87f13a99a354a963ba5d6eec84e2
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 PUP.PCGameBoost
This report identifies SgbUpdater.exe by MD5 2e77d7cc9b0e1ebeaf836d7109d0d697. It is part of the PUP 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.