GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

update.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 8bc99066e9ca5d91e39ec084f7391314
Latest seen 2024-01-18 23:26:15 (2 years ago)
First seen 2018-03-29 12:02:05 (8 years ago)
Size 40 MB
Signed by GLOBAL MICROTRADING PTE. LTD.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2018-03-29 12:02:05 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-18 23:26:15 (2 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by GLOBAL MICROTRADING PTE. LTD.. 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. 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.

File context

update.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-01-18 23:26:15 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

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.

File Details

MD5: 8bc99066e9ca5d91e39ec084f7391314
Size: 40 MB
First Published: 2018-03-29 12:02:05 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-01-18 23:26:15 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-01-18 23:26:15 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: GLOBAL MICROTRADING PTE. LTD.
Status: Valid

The signature on update.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.

Common Places:

%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\fraqbc8wsa
%localappdata%\media get llc
%sysdrive%\homepc\backup set 2018-03-11 195358\backup files 2018-04-08 204218\backup files 1.zip\c\users\user\appdata\local\media get llc
%sysdrive%\homepc\backup set 2018-04-22 190001\backup files 2018-04-22 190001\backup files 7.zip\c\users\user\appdata\local\media get llc
%sysdrive%\рим-пк\backup set 2018-04-01 190000\backup files 2018-04-22 135137\backup files 1.zip\c\users\рим\appdata\local\media get llc
%sysdrive%\рим-пк\backup set 2018-05-02 094925\backup files 2018-05-02 094925\backup files 1.zip\c\users\рим\appdata\local\media get llc
%sysdrive%\рим-пк\backup set 2018-05-27 190004\backup files 2018-05-27 190004\backup files 1.zip\c\users\рим\appdata\local\media get llc
%sysdrive%\рим-пк\backup set 2018-06-17 190001\backup files 2018-06-17 190001\backup files 1.zip\c\users\рим\appdata\local\media get llc
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-1545889340-2332323572-3736357484-1000\$rg6nhmu
%profile%\dmin\local settings\application data\media get llc

ThreatInfo has observed update.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen update.exe across 30 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 68.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 68.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 51.4%
Windows 7 33.2%
Windows 8.1 11.2%
Windows 8 3.5%
Windows Vista 0.3%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.3%
Windows XP 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for update.exe is Windows 10 with 51.4% 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

update.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 0x0286c680
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 42132480

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

UPX0 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Packer marker Uncommon name
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
UPX1 150016 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Packer marker Uncommon name
MD5 2a2e343fc4b0f2bb5359d23b1fba653b
.rsrc 41982464 bytes · 99.6% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 7ff0aae9c6018edda3b6fd35567ddd36

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 8bc99066e9ca5d91e39ec084f7391314.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.