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braveupdatecore.exe threat report

Detected as Possible Threat File reputation report
MD5 3762c5c2f39df8dda87ec1cc9e69fde4
Latest seen 2021-01-01 08:19:04 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-01 08:19:04 (5 years ago)
Size 209 KB
Publisher BraveSoftware Inc.

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Detection name
Possible Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-01 08:19:04 (5 years ago)
File hash
3762c5c2f39df8dda87ec1cc9e69fde4
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Possible Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-01 08:19:04 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-01 08:19:04 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: BraveSoftware Inc.. Product metadata: BraveSoftware Update.

Digital signature

Signed by Brave Software, Inc.. 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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

braveupdatecore.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with BraveSoftware Update. The reported company name is BraveSoftware Inc.. The current detection status is Possible Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-01 08:19:04 (5 years ago).

If braveupdatecore.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 Possible Threat.

Product Name: BraveSoftware Update
Company Name: BraveSoftware Inc.
MD5: 3762c5c2f39df8dda87ec1cc9e69fde4
Size: 209 KB
First Published: 2021-01-01 08:19:04 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-01 08:19:04 (5 years ago)
Status: Possible Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-01 08:19:04 (5 years ago)
braveupdatecore.exe 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.

Signed By: Brave Software, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on braveupdatecore.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.

%localappdata%\bravesoftware\update

ThreatInfo has observed braveupdatecore.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for braveupdatecore.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.

braveupdatecore.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000097e1
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 199168

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 114176 bytes · 57.3% of section data
MD5 6289fd9ecc38888508deba9445ff2c4a
.rdata 60416 bytes · 30.3% of section data
MD5 765e8a5fbd663eb8e5bf5a3f4d8dbd45
.data 3072 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 c5df4f2a12fc740ac97edeb185a14655
.rsrc 13312 bytes · 6.7% of section data
MD5 fe3169265f86b5b1d8ff9b4a75ce8391
.reloc 8192 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 b88ae36ac7ba902b2a7db0f460d51f96

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 Possible Threat

This report identifies braveupdatecore.exe by MD5 3762c5c2f39df8dda87ec1cc9e69fde4. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 3762c5c2f39df8dda87ec1cc9e69fde4.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.