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updgen2.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 103781b8ecc80f5c3372c944b18a618b
Latest seen 2021-01-14 15:01:41 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-12-27 08:27:17 (5 years ago)
Size 587 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-12-27 08:27:17 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 15:01:41 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Biz Secure Labs Pvt. Ltd.. Product metadata: Net Protector Antivirus.

Digital signature

Signed by Biz Secure Labs Pvt. 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.

updgen2.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Net Protector Antivirus. The reported company name is Biz Secure Labs Pvt. Ltd.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 15:01:41 (5 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.

Product Name: Net Protector Antivirus
Company Name: Biz Secure Labs Pvt. Ltd.
MD5: 103781b8ecc80f5c3372c944b18a618b
Size: 587 KB
First Published: 2020-12-27 08:27:17 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 15:01:41 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 15:01:41 (5 years ago)
Signed By: Biz Secure Labs Pvt. Ltd.
Status: Valid

The signature on updgen2.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.

%commonappdata%\net protector
%sysdrive%\zv

ThreatInfo has observed updgen2.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 7 50.0%
Windows 10 50.0%

The most common operating system signal for updgen2.exe is Windows 7 with 50.0% 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.

updgen2.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 0x00004a3f
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 589824

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

.text 16384 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 f703eaeb8427f8d637b4ab6208682252
.rdata 8192 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 ae5fb421cd8c74cfc43031704be151a1
.data 4096 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 cbd9dbec970c8f210288f2a785e3b2bb
.rsrc 561152 bytes · 95.1% of section data
MD5 83e5b6ed881de3178094047c78de7c0d

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 103781b8ecc80f5c3372c944b18a618b.
  • 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.