GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
dupdater.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2020-08-31 12:20:16 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2022-07-28 23:45:01 (3 years ago).
Signed by ROSTPAY LTD. 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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
dupdater.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-07-28 23:45:01 (3 years 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.
File Details
| MD5: | a911495b20c5c02cb4adcf4a6f161879 |
| Size: | 4 MB |
| First Published: | 2020-08-31 12:20:16 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-07-28 23:45:01 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-07-28 23:45:01 (3 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | ROSTPAY LTD |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on dupdater.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%\carambis |
ThreatInfo has observed dupdater.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 dupdater.exe across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 25.0% 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 dupdater.exe is Windows 7 with 75.0% 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
dupdater.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.
a7d2a98ff3b78654f0832385ce8d1283
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
eaec9a601d66b8c7b549df3036068f52
c64401be13f79652d4096b7471ec3346
684453094395ddb50cbbd6851c60566f
bbaf512e6353184dac007c58b5e0a6f0
eb02d4679f5b9600550abbc7ee0a47ff
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
This file is still under review
ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.