saupdate.exe file report

MD5 40dff15daea55e173ca485374a797919
Latest seen 2022-05-01 23:35:31 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-08-05 19:04:06 (8 years ago)
Size 189 KB
Signed by Ask.com

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-08-05 19:04:06 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-05-01 23:35:31 (4 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Ask.com. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

saupdate.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-05-01 23:35:31 (4 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.

MD5: 40dff15daea55e173ca485374a797919
Size: 189 KB
First Published: 2017-08-05 19:04:06 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-05-01 23:35:31 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-05-01 23:35:31 (4 years ago)
Signed By: Ask.com
Status: Valid

The signature on saupdate.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.

%programfiles%\ask.com
%programfiles%
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ThreatInfo has observed saupdate.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.

SaUpdate.exe
saupdate.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

52.5%
17.5%
15.0%
7.5%
5.0%
2.5%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Indonesia with 52.5% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 48.8%
Windows 10 31.7%
Windows 8.1 12.2%
Windows XP 7.3%

The most common operating system signal for saupdate.exe is Windows 7 with 48.8% 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.

saupdate.exe is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x0001686a

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 145920 7c36e10bdb78481ef1fda483d09f49cc
.rdata 22528 f98481e84799501e72e6cb1eeebbf3fb
.data 7168 b878ba0bec3d1fff27edf9724521740f
.rsrc 512 62a94a06293dde02247bcdfffaa10abd
.reloc 11264 06b521eebd854e23f19ffd3b053776e9

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.

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