GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

WebUpdateSvc.exe threat report

Detected as General Threat File reputation report
MD5 ec3457ddff4f376c317be49cf35d4e55
Latest seen 2021-10-15 20:32:39 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-10-15 20:32:39 (4 years ago)
Size 264 KB

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Detection name
General Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-10-15 20:32:39 (4 years ago)
File hash
ec3457ddff4f376c317be49cf35d4e55
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2021-10-15 20:32:39 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-15 20:32:39 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Data Perceptions / PowerProgrammer. Product metadata: Web Update Wizard.

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.

WebUpdateSvc.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Web Update Wizard. The reported company name is Data Perceptions / PowerProgrammer. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2021-10-15 20:32:39 (4 years ago).

If WebUpdateSvc.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 General Threat.

Product Name: Web Update Wizard
Company Name: Data Perceptions / PowerProgrammer
MD5: ec3457ddff4f376c317be49cf35d4e55
Size: 264 KB
First Published: 2021-10-15 20:32:39 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-10-15 20:32:39 (4 years ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-10-15 20:32:39 (4 years ago)
WebUpdateSvc.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.

%programfiles%\shredderchess

ThreatInfo has observed WebUpdateSvc.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for WebUpdateSvc.exe 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.

WebUpdateSvc.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0001ebea
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 266240

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 135168 bytes · 50.8% of section data
MD5 13908926d39956799e753603a742b3b9
.rdata 32768 bytes · 12.3% of section data
MD5 8ab25f4b9a885d770b6791beae0ffcc1
.data 20480 bytes · 7.7% of section data
MD5 7f6b5f08d5bccea84f62e55b331377e3
.rsrc 77824 bytes · 29.2% of section data
MD5 51d0fa7c68d92bde55756c76b70c1b56

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 General Threat

This report identifies WebUpdateSvc.exe by MD5 ec3457ddff4f376c317be49cf35d4e55. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with ec3457ddff4f376c317be49cf35d4e55.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.