GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
Zwangs-portabl_Update-Killer.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. 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
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-10-15 20:39:54 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- a9d3b80f0afa93cd1d4dcd603b3a4252
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat, part of the Adware threat category.
Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-05-22 09:06:53 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-15 20:39:54 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: pXc-coding.com. Product metadata: Zwangs-Update-Killer.
Signed by Jonas Zimmermann. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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 Adware category for related samples and common context.
File context
Zwangs-portabl_Update-Killer.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Zwangs-Update-Killer. The reported company name is pXc-coding.com. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2021-10-15 20:39:54 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Zwangs-portabl_Update-Killer.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.
File Details
| Product Name: | Zwangs-Update-Killer |
| Company Name: | pXc-coding.com |
| MD5: | a9d3b80f0afa93cd1d4dcd603b3a4252 |
| Size: | 159 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-22 09:06:53 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-10-15 20:39:54 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-10-15 20:39:54 (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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Jonas Zimmermann |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on Zwangs-portabl_Update-Killer.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%\zwangs-update-killer |
| %profile%\downloads |
| %programfiles% |
| %profile% |
| %sysdrive%\download |
| %sysdrive% |
| %sysdrive%\1_rb\neuer ordner |
ThreatInfo has observed Zwangs-portabl_Update-Killer.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.
File Names:
3 observed namesThis hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen Zwangs-portabl_Update-Killer.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 Germany with 75.0% 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 Zwangs-portabl_Update-Killer.exe is Windows 10 with 41.7% 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
Zwangs-portabl_Update-Killer.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: | 240893b2-2f91-49ee-b761-1d3f0d2f0f9a |
| Typelib ID: | 81c00809-44ab-4372-aba1-575987f8c24c |
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
fbcd4cbebc9c1a953816220452a507e4
317a0760b895ca147ddbc04a8185ca94
4da2afbc94b1e18163b5acf8a5d50bda
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 Zwangs-portabl_Update-Killer.exe by MD5 a9d3b80f0afa93cd1d4dcd603b3a4252. It is part of the Adware 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.