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googleupdate.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.DisguiseService File reputation report
MD5 e79945da3dc38a84637a68dc1fd70fbc
Latest seen 2021-01-06 09:05:06 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-06 09:03:38 (5 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher aisoft Limited

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.DisguiseService. 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
Trojan.DisguiseService
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-06 09:05:06 (5 years ago)
File hash
e79945da3dc38a84637a68dc1fd70fbc
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.DisguiseService, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-06 09:03:38 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-06 09:05:06 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: aisoft Limited. Product metadata: aisoft DRM Login.

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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

googleupdate.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with aisoft DRM Login. The reported company name is aisoft Limited. The current detection status is Trojan.DisguiseService, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-06 09:05:06 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If googleupdate.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 Trojan.DisguiseService.

Product Name: aisoft DRM Login
Company Name: aisoft Limited
MD5: e79945da3dc38a84637a68dc1fd70fbc
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2021-01-06 09:03:38 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-06 09:05:06 (5 years ago)
Status: Trojan.DisguiseService (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-06 09:05:06 (5 years ago)
googleupdate.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.

%programfiles%\google
%commonappdata%

ThreatInfo has observed googleupdate.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 googleupdate.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.

googleupdate.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 0x0006af60
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 1278464

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

.text 453632 bytes · 35.5% of section data
MD5 d6cd28dd496267075a6fb34a39d40c3c
.rdata 9216 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 3b516503e031d8aa7f4b401eb45be189
.data 11264 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 08367aa3a7c50372b559ebb8949b31e3
.box 635904 bytes · 49.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4de075c72011eaa3fa377c3e88cee572
.rsrc 168448 bytes · 13.2% of section data
MD5 4b7adbc360653395b95dd28b1a5165c2

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 Trojan.DisguiseService

This report identifies googleupdate.exe by MD5 e79945da3dc38a84637a68dc1fd70fbc. It is part of the Trojan 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with e79945da3dc38a84637a68dc1fd70fbc.
  • 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. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.