GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
jacob-1.17-M2-x64.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.VuzeDriverBooster. 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.VuzeDriverBooster
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-06 23:02:01 (3 weeks ago)
- File hash
- 7358196b856056b4f0f4441788c2f234
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.VuzeDriverBooster, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2021-09-01 20:19:35 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-06 23:02:01 (3 weeks ago).
Signed by Azureus Software, Inc.. 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. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
jacob-1.17-M2-x64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.VuzeDriverBooster, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-06 23:02:01 (3 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If jacob-1.17-M2-x64.dll 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.VuzeDriverBooster.
File Details
| MD5: | 7358196b856056b4f0f4441788c2f234 |
| Size: | 226 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-09-01 20:19:35 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-06 23:02:01 (3 weeks ago) |
| Status: | PUP.VuzeDriverBooster (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-06 23:02:01 (3 weeks 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: | Azureus Software, Inc. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on jacob-1.17-M2-x64.dll 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:
| %appdata%\azureus\plugins |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\users\carol\appdata\roaming\azureus\plugins |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\users\tom\appdata\roaming\azureus\plugins |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\users\abhagoth\appdata\roaming\azureus\plugins |
| %sysdrive%\files from sdxc\sdxc card\vuze backups\2023-10-13\plugins |
| %sysdrive%\good sync\users\jc470\appdata\roaming\azureus\plugins |
ThreatInfo has observed jacob-1.17-M2-x64.dll 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 jacob-1.17-M2-x64.dll across 22 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Australia with 56.4% 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 jacob-1.17-M2-x64.dll is Windows 10 with 99.1% 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
jacob-1.17-M2-x64.dll is identified as pe for 64-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.
3e011632b4b0450b8ce29fb417e2800a
c8ee31407e715e442f367c07d5bc272b
4a07e0c3aecca1bd17369f2a07620a97
5608f2e514df998279c55b4e20863d45
5d541d37a0ecf659f6b36a2a7328d3f2
12cfd8ad5eb7f39173a94d4477193327
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.VuzeDriverBooster
This report identifies jacob-1.17-M2-x64.dll by MD5 7358196b856056b4f0f4441788c2f234. It is part of the PUP 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.