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_ISZoneUpdate.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.SafeTerra. 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.SafeTerra
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-01-12 19:47:56 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- 552bcc406267996062b834e6b37a6927
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.SafeTerra, 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 2017-08-03 09:08:48 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 19:47:56 (5 years ago).
Signed by Gaia Media Group Inc.. 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
_ISZoneUpdate.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.SafeTerra, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-12 19:47:56 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If _ISZoneUpdate.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.SafeTerra.
File Details
| MD5: | 552bcc406267996062b834e6b37a6927 |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-08-03 09:08:48 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-12 19:47:56 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.SafeTerra (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-12 19:47:56 (5 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: | Gaia Media Group Inc. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on _ISZoneUpdate.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%\iszone |
| %programfiles% |
| %sysdrive%\quarantine_mzk\folders\201605259365031 |
| %sysdrive%\quarantine\folders |
| %sysdrive%\quarantine_mzk\folders\2015112520562603 |
ThreatInfo has observed _ISZoneUpdate.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:
2 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 _ISZoneUpdate.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 _ISZoneUpdate.exe is Windows 7 with 60.0% 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
_ISZoneUpdate.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.
3f47b0be81fb1f34b15ecf2f347d02e0
9e069e6bb2403276f85087a8c5346ed3
b8e333033cd0bab59d8fe3e09a30b254
00000000000000000000000000000000
1a1def3da53760d4e7846b814a852810
be44b7757be16b00bcfad74cb04290bb
00000000000000000000000000000000
0466cca8cb25994cc09af8c364048875
e3bf1e12c27ee23a1643da73503c6428
288ca3ef371e3e0b346a755978f7bdb1
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.SafeTerra
This report identifies _ISZoneUpdate.exe by MD5 552bcc406267996062b834e6b37a6927. 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.