GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
lu_service.exe threat report
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Blocker.
First seen 2021-01-04 05:26:03 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-04 05:26:03 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Insyde Software Corp.. Product metadata: Insyde Live Update.
Signed by Insyde Software Corp.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
lu_service.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Insyde Live Update. The reported company name is Insyde Software Corp.. The current detection status is Ransom.Blocker, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-04 05:26:03 (5 years ago).
If lu_service.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 Ransom.Blocker.
File Details
| Product Name: | Insyde Live Update |
| Company Name: | Insyde Software Corp. |
| MD5: | 2691cc3d115f4545f3045aad3fea7fef |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-01-04 05:26:03 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-04 05:26:03 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Ransom.Blocker (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-04 05:26:03 (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: | Insyde Software Corp. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on lu_service.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen lu_service.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 Taiwan 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 lu_service.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
lu_service.exe 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.
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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 Ransom.Blocker
This report identifies lu_service.exe by MD5 2691cc3d115f4545f3045aad3fea7fef. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.