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| File Name | MD5 Hash | Detection | Size | Path | |-----------|----------|-----------|------|------| | driver-hub-install__28.exe | ff25f4db981a5980797d736f97adaab6 | Malware file | 3.33 MB | Downloads folder | | driver-hub-install__28.exe | 938a613d6bbd418bb1eee8a58dd3d01c | PUP.Rostpay | 3.33 MB | Downloads folder | | driver-hub-install__28.exe | 33f914d2a2c1d8a6f4cea578a4a76dc5 | Malware file | 791 KB | Driver package folder | | driver-hub-install (1).exe | 9a83c64d2079af12724acfc5d04e1c82 | PUP.Gen | 941 KB | Various locations |
A significant number of these files are flagged as or PUABundler:Win32/Rostpay . Analysis of a driver-hub-install__28.exe sample with MD5 01c0b780a0656d3a26a533eb0e0eab2e revealed:
The file driver-hub-install[ xx].exe is the primary installer for a Windows software program known as . The "[ xx]" in the filename often contains variable characters or numbers, with one of the most common variants being driver-hub-install__28.exe . There is also a well-known variant driver-hub-install__28.exe which is frequently discussed in security contexts. driver-hub-install%5B x%D1%85%D1%85%5D.exe
: Malicious actors often copy the names of popular utilities like DriverHub. They add random strings to the filename—such as [xxx] —and distribute malware disguised as a helpful system tool. Why Is the File Named driver-hub-install[xxx].exe ?
: It is frequently distributed via Rostpay , a known bundler that installs unwanted software and adware without explicit user consent. 🔍 Context: Legitimate vs. Malicious | File Name | MD5 Hash | Detection
Hardware components like graphics cards, network adapters, and sound cards rely on specific software drivers to communicate with Windows. DriverHub serves as an aggregator tool.
: Identifies outdated or missing drivers for components like graphics cards, sound cards, printers, and network adapters. Mass Download & Install There is also a well-known variant driver-hub-install__28
Upon execution, "driver-hub-install%5B x%D1%85%D1%85%5D.exe" may attempt to:
Adding to the concern, ASUS's legitimate DriverHub utility was found to have a . This flaw, which scored 9.4/10 on the CVSS scale, could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on a victim's machine. The vulnerability essentially allowed malicious actors to impersonate ASUS and feed harmful installers to the DriverHub tool.
The laptop slowed to a crawl. The "Driver Hub" program opened a
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