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starpdfup.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.Nieguide File reputation report
MD5 928e070b0a63d7463e44cbd7f43c1d77
Latest seen 2023-11-24 23:02:21 (2 years ago)
First seen 2018-07-21 05:11:34 (7 years ago)
Size 221 KB
Signed by EbizNetWorks

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Nieguide. 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
Adware.Nieguide
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-11-24 23:02:21 (2 years ago)
File hash
928e070b0a63d7463e44cbd7f43c1d77
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Nieguide.

Timeline

First seen 2018-07-21 05:11:34 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2023-11-24 23:02:21 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: starpdfup 응용 프로그램.

Digital signature

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

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.

starpdfup.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with starpdfup 응용 프로그램. The current detection status is Adware.Nieguide, based on the latest analysis from 2023-11-24 23:02:21 (2 years ago).

If starpdfup.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 Adware.Nieguide.

Product Name: starpdfup 응용 프로그램
MD5: 928e070b0a63d7463e44cbd7f43c1d77
Size: 221 KB
First Published: 2018-07-21 05:11:34 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-11-24 23:02:21 (2 years ago)
Status: Adware.Nieguide (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-11-24 23:02:21 (2 years ago)
starpdfup.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.

Signed By: EbizNetWorks
Status: Valid

The signature on starpdfup.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%\startools

ThreatInfo has observed starpdfup.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 88.9%
Windows 7 11.1%

The most common operating system signal for starpdfup.exe is Windows 10 with 88.9% 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.

starpdfup.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 0x000093bf
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 217088

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

.text 40960 bytes · 18.9% of section data
MD5 ce6039c7a4bb2c3238b58f9730c54026
.rdata 12288 bytes · 5.7% of section data
MD5 ee8552e4bebef819bc4c78751d88d86c
.data 4096 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 48c8a352bbba777c1b5067ec99ee4af2
.rsrc 159744 bytes · 73.6% of section data
MD5 3b798e5c7aeb139548bd39e30cf758e0

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 Adware.Nieguide

This report identifies starpdfup.exe by MD5 928e070b0a63d7463e44cbd7f43c1d77. 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 928e070b0a63d7463e44cbd7f43c1d77.
  • 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.