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Updata.dll.quarantined threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Gen. 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.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-02-28 04:39:08 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- dc357af7ceaed4a17b88e0a9e6f1c554
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen.
First seen 2017-05-26 11:02:35 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-28 04:39:08 (5 years ago).
Signed by shenzhenshi xingzhidao Technology Co.,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
Updata.dll.quarantined is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-28 04:39:08 (5 years ago).
If Updata.dll.quarantined 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.Gen.
File Details
| MD5: | dc357af7ceaed4a17b88e0a9e6f1c554 |
| Size: | 560 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-26 11:02:35 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-02-28 04:39:08 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-02-28 04:39:08 (5 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: | shenzhenshi xingzhidao Technology Co.,Ltd |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on Updata.dll.quarantined 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%\vsnapshot\1.2.0.0 |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\gxix4a2dre\1.2.0.0 |
| %programfiles%\vsnapshot |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\gxix4a2dre |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\ameajswfch |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\gtxsl1c00g |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\5u9t3tgj2t |
| %sysdrive%\progra~2\vsnaps~1 |
| %programfiles%\vsnapshot.$quar |
| %sysdrive%\arquivos de programas\vsnapshot |
ThreatInfo has observed Updata.dll.quarantined 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 Updata.dll.quarantined across 19 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Thailand with 37.8% 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 Updata.dll.quarantined is Windows 7 with 45.4% 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.
Analysis
Updata.dll.quarantined 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.
82cfc6ef91d15f7a3bd883592de62a6a
feb7c5065d78572facc171af420f7efe
129024d06f5f841997865b015af022a5
4e95cbdf40fc9072ddc6b6e635bea980
77c3d5def9297e8c959bbb49282b30de
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.Gen
This report identifies Updata.dll.quarantined by MD5 dc357af7ceaed4a17b88e0a9e6f1c554. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.