ZonaUpdater.exe file report

MD5 34bb1161017ddb2a9786029f878fe9cf
Latest seen 2026-04-22 23:01:07 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2022-09-05 23:18:08 (3 years ago)
Size 541 KB
Publisher 4th generation
Product Zona
Signed by OOO "INSTREM"

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2022-09-05 23:18:08 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-22 23:01:07 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: 4th generation. Product metadata: Zona.

Digital signature

Signed by OOO "INSTREM". The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

ZonaUpdater.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Zona. The reported company name is 4th generation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-22 23:01:07 (2 weeks ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

Product Name: Zona
Company Name: 4th generation
MD5: 34bb1161017ddb2a9786029f878fe9cf
Size: 541 KB
First Published: 2022-09-05 23:18:08 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-22 23:01:07 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-22 23:01:07 (2 weeks ago)
Signed By: OOO "INSTREM"
Status: Valid

The signature on ZonaUpdater.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.

%programfiles%
%appdata%\zona\plugins
%programfiles%
%programfiles%
%programfiles%
%appdata%\zona\plugins
%appdata%\zona\plugins\zupdater
%programfiles%
%programfiles%
%appdata%\zona\plugins

ThreatInfo has observed ZonaUpdater.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 73.1% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 97.7%
Windows 7 2.3%

The most common operating system signal for ZonaUpdater.exe is Windows 10 with 97.7% 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.

ZonaUpdater.exe is identified as pe for 64 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 64
Image Base: 0x0000000140000000
Entry Address: 0x0002ed50

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 315904 f09899255692445f9932858576583647
.rdata 110592 47e186faa663f1452715513567fc1374
.data 15872 b4f757863e0fc83cd2f9697bd7732c82
.pdata 17408 c1bb11d2c61e874751c9867a073dffeb
.rsrc 78336 738ef3f22d53958be1b0682e1087be3d
.reloc 4096 4f0194570ae3b0786aafd43483095851

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.

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