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
- 2023-07-21 23:16:47 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- c5da132d699bcaf8e8bf9dd1cefefe85
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 2023-07-21 23:16:47 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-07-21 23:16:47 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: dmex. Product metadata: Update checker plugin for Process Hacker.
Signed by Wen Jia Liu. 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 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 2023-07-21 23:16:47 (2 years 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: | c5da132d699bcaf8e8bf9dd1cefefe85 |
| Size: | 109 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-07-21 23:16:47 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-07-21 23:16:47 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Hack.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-07-21 23:16:47 (2 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: | Wen Jia Liu |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on Updater.dll 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:
| %sysdrive%\process hacker 2 |
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 Russia 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.
7b9df2a744d86f6dfa5beb02d42b57b4
6fa49545db7710af31b80ef3363390fd
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6e94d1f55a2614d4c0cac0645c07fdd6
c47a92f1e6c717959c42d97fd8087849
39079e77fdf443ca619b5abea3cb7b14
f9c21086659e1b675dd5524d4eba653c
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 c5da132d699bcaf8e8bf9dd1cefefe85. 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.