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YES24eBookUpdater.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Wajam. 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
- Adware.Wajam
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-09-15 23:39:01 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- 381eaa698408e0f09e22479f69b489fd
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Wajam.
First seen 2020-12-19 09:17:26 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2022-09-15 23:39:01 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: YES24 Corp.. Product metadata: YES24 eBook Updater.
Signed by YES24 Corp.. 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.
File context
YES24eBookUpdater.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with YES24 eBook Updater. The reported company name is YES24 Corp.. The current detection status is Adware.Wajam, based on the latest analysis from 2022-09-15 23:39:01 (3 years ago).
If YES24eBookUpdater.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 Adware.Wajam.
File Details
| Product Name: | YES24 eBook Updater |
| Company Name: | YES24 Corp. |
| MD5: | 381eaa698408e0f09e22479f69b489fd |
| Size: | 387 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-12-19 09:17:26 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-09-15 23:39:01 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.Wajam (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-09-15 23:39:01 (3 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: | YES24 Corp. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on YES24eBookUpdater.exe 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% |
ThreatInfo has observed YES24eBookUpdater.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen YES24eBookUpdater.exe 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 Korea, Republic of 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 YES24eBookUpdater.exe is Windows 10 with 66.7% 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
YES24eBookUpdater.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
73d7f0360b1cb714723a703cbdf43ee1
2c2b8c5a73787b8c6773ac971fffa431
03b606de0da97daefbcbcba2c46a6a28
50537b22b661c8896338039394c1405b
719c4802690aa0559031217e537bb6f2
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 Adware.Wajam
This report identifies YES24eBookUpdater.exe by MD5 381eaa698408e0f09e22479f69b489fd. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.