SupIePluginServiceUpdate.exe threat report

MD5 e91c669db45ec0f1d18185a9b7006e44
Latest seen 2022-02-20 23:08:15 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-26 15:08:15 (8 years ago)
Size 688 KB

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.ELEX. 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.ELEX
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-02-20 23:08:15 (4 years ago)
File hash
e91c669db45ec0f1d18185a9b7006e44
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.ELEX.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-26 15:08:15 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-20 23:08:15 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Cherished Technololgy LIMITED. Product metadata: IePlugin control.

Digital signature

Signed by Thinknice Co. Limited. 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. 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.

SupIePluginServiceUpdate.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with IePlugin control. The reported company name is Cherished Technololgy LIMITED. The current detection status is Adware.ELEX, based on the latest analysis from 2022-02-20 23:08:15 (4 years ago).

If SupIePluginServiceUpdate.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.ELEX.

Product Name: IePlugin control
Company Name: Cherished Technololgy LIMITED
MD5: e91c669db45ec0f1d18185a9b7006e44
Size: 688 KB
First Published: 2017-05-26 15:08:15 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-02-20 23:08:15 (4 years ago)
Status: Adware.ELEX (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-02-20 23:08:15 (4 years ago)
SupIePluginServiceUpdate.exe 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.

Signed By: Thinknice Co. Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on SupIePluginServiceUpdate.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.

%commonappdata%\iepluginservice
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{e370d382-6445-4b9e-b475-50da57c1f871}\rp384
%allusersprofile%\\application data\iepluginservice
%programfiles%
%allusersprofile%\\application data
%commonappdata%
%sysdrive%\windows.old\programdata
%allusersprofile%\\datos de programa
%allusersprofile%\\application data

ThreatInfo has observed SupIePluginServiceUpdate.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.

PluginService.exe
trzDB12.tmp
PluginService(49).exe
A0422700.exe
SupIePluginServiceUpdate.exe

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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 28.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 52.4%
Windows XP 42.9%
Windows Vista 4.8%

The most common operating system signal for SupIePluginServiceUpdate.exe is Windows 7 with 52.4% 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.

SupIePluginServiceUpdate.exe is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x00024de8

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 355840 2e0170dedb7c21e757e9e44da0ea0f1f
.rdata 70656 2130e133449f1b688ac76798a835dc55
.data 17408 02f2e6c281d4d0ac32aa0143d88c5377
.rsrc 188416 d934f900972710980e9269d331c13b14
.reloc 66048 62a8606c47620afa019d6cbeb4289f24

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.

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