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updatewin[1].exe threat report

Detected as Spy.Agent File reputation report
MD5 b30c08166e170bcd5fce4a18472ab020
Latest seen 2021-01-10 11:36:00 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-10 11:23:14 (5 years ago)
Size 170 KB

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Detection name
Spy.Agent
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-10 11:36:00 (5 years ago)
File hash
b30c08166e170bcd5fce4a18472ab020
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Spy.Agent.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-10 11:23:14 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-10 11:36:00 (5 years ago).

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.

File context

updatewin[1].exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Spy.Agent, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-10 11:36:00 (5 years ago).

If updatewin[1].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 Spy.Agent.

File Details

MD5: b30c08166e170bcd5fce4a18472ab020
Size: 170 KB
First Published: 2021-01-10 11:23:14 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-10 11:36:00 (5 years ago)
Status: Spy.Agent (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-10 11:36:00 (5 years ago)

Detection screenshot

updatewin[1].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.

Common Places:

%localappdata%\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5
%localappdata%

ThreatInfo has observed updatewin[1].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 updatewin[1].exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country India
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India 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:

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for updatewin[1].exe is Windows 7 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

updatewin[1].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 0x0001ceba
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 212480

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

.text 172032 bytes · 81.0% of section data
MD5 1170b4c7f4f36cc346254ca90c6a3179
.rdata 32256 bytes · 15.2% of section data
MD5 a9f09f0bb415237de0e15dd0c1dab21d
.data 2560 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.reloc 5632 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000

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 Spy.Agent

This report identifies updatewin[1].exe by MD5 b30c08166e170bcd5fce4a18472ab020. 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 b30c08166e170bcd5fce4a18472ab020.
  • 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.