GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
Updater.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hack.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
- Hack.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago)
- File hash
- 116066bc72cc233e527583f9855e0c1d
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.Gen, part of the Hack threat category.
Tools used to bypass protections, alter software behavior, or enable unauthorized access. Related Hack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago).
Company metadata: dmex. Product metadata: Update Checker plugin for Process Hacker.
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 Hack category for related samples and common context.
File context
Updater.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Update Checker plugin for Process Hacker. The reported company name is dmex. The current detection status is Hack.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Updater.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 Hack.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | Update Checker plugin for Process Hacker |
| Company Name: | dmex |
| MD5: | 116066bc72cc233e527583f9855e0c1d |
| Size: | 90 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago) |
| Status: | Hack.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days 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.
Common Places:
| %desktop%\install\portapps_platform.full\portableapps\processhackerportable\app\processhacker\x64 |
ThreatInfo has observed Updater.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen Updater.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Serbia with 100.0% 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 Updater.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.
Analysis
Updater.dll 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
277792623e5f684ff5439bfe73c972a8
52e3b4b58d01c9ec6acbefd77fc014ac
0dca1db216287eff516db246b734d138
a2dfc15677bdf40fab41a7fb857e8b4b
b3e3dc2893fc331812e470ca016afc5d
3426a5be352e7fe7bee19561813ce3f5
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 Hack.Gen
This report identifies Updater.dll by MD5 116066bc72cc233e527583f9855e0c1d. It is part of the Hack 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.