GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
Windows Update.exe threat report
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Backdoor.DarkKomet, part of the Backdoor threat category.
Remote-access components that can give an operator control over an affected system. Related Backdoor reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2021-07-10 20:15:08 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-07-11 20:24:53 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: ta3ref_t3oum__bel_casque__tx668wwdwkjy28hy2z6q7bssw. Product metadata: ta3ref_t3oum__bel_casque__tx668wwdwkjy28hy2z6q7bssw.
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 Backdoor category for related samples and common context.
File context
Windows Update.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ta3ref_t3oum__bel_casque__tx668wwdwkjy28hy2z6q7bssw. The reported company name is ta3ref_t3oum__bel_casque__tx668wwdwkjy28hy2z6q7bssw. The current detection status is Backdoor.DarkKomet, based on the latest analysis from 2021-07-11 20:24:53 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Backdoor reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Windows Update.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 Backdoor.DarkKomet.
File Details
| Product Name: | ta3ref_t3oum__bel_casque__tx668wwdwkjy28hy2z6q7bssw |
| Company Name: | ta3ref_t3oum__bel_casque__tx668wwdwkjy28hy2z6q7bssw |
| MD5: | 8a9fb652fa4ab52420b0c3323fef8f8b |
| Size: | 236 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-07-10 20:15:08 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-07-11 20:24:53 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Backdoor.DarkKomet (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-07-11 20:24:53 (4 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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen Windows Update.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Singapore with 50.0% 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 Windows Update.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.
Analysis
Windows Update.exe 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.
.NET Info:
| MVID: | 74bb88eb-5968-4b6e-856c-c5959995c5eb |
| Typelib ID: | 93376030-a669-45ca-8c53-f35cc7b29c76 |
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
7ca40d3525906c882c027e6be8b4b7f9
df215239abbbeb2dbd96c272b3da63a6
c72939c746cd4092a89a422a583a7510
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 Backdoor.DarkKomet
This report identifies Windows Update.exe by MD5 8a9fb652fa4ab52420b0c3323fef8f8b. It is part of the Backdoor 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.