GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
dmaster.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Gen. 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
- PUP.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-01-01 14:42:20 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- 1698238852d37f0a06b04841e25848b3
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen.
First seen 2020-12-31 14:13:08 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-01 14:42:20 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: WestByte. Product metadata: Download Master.
Signed by Download Master. 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
dmaster.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Download Master. The reported company name is WestByte. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-01 14:42:20 (5 years ago).
If dmaster.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 PUP.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | Download Master |
| Company Name: | WestByte |
| MD5: | 1698238852d37f0a06b04841e25848b3 |
| Size: | 6 MB |
| First Published: | 2020-12-31 14:13:08 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-01 14:42:20 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-01 14:42:20 (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: | Download Master |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on dmaster.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 dmaster.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 dmaster.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 Russian Federation 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 dmaster.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.
Analysis
dmaster.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.
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9f1a93ca002ed7e83db25f6becf4ef5a
00000000000000000000000000000000
9550f0f7f17679f5a1a262402206fa93
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53a101492cd84d01e881ed76083d6a13
39800afe2f0c0e665706949a71056e5e
53cec94d7a740cbdc6832586a3c8b976
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 PUP.Gen
This report identifies dmaster.exe by MD5 1698238852d37f0a06b04841e25848b3. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.