DriverUpdate, Potentially Superfluous Software.
Some legitimate programs like DriverUpdate from SlimWare Utilities can be classified as unnecessary. They are not necessarily necessary for the system and sometimes even unwanted.
Some security solutions, such as Malwarebytes, classify this software as Potentially Unwanted Optional Software (PUP/LPI)
This program is classified as Potentially Unnecessary Software (LPS). It installs as a program and/or as a browser extension. It can start automatically from the Registry via a "Run" key, a service or a scheduled task. It may launch when you start your browser after changing its settings. Sometimes the launch is done silently, that is to say it works in the background. The virus analysis of this software does not show any malware detection.
These are mostly legitimate programs that may not be necessary for your system to function properly. The multiplication of programs launched at system startup can cause delays in the execution of ordinary system tasks but also when browsing the Internet. Note that some programs come from downloads with repackaging, a technique which consists of offering other software during installation. These additional programs are obviously superfluous, they can even be installed without your knowledge. It is recommended to read the EULA before installing packaged software. Before clicking, check the relevance of the pre-checked boxes offered to you.
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Features
– Executes a scheduled task automatically (O39),
– Installs the software in the Registry Base (O42),
– Created multiple “Software” registry keys,
– Adds additional folders (O43),
– Registration in the Windows prefetcher folder (O45),
– Added multiple user files (O61),
Preview in reports
Recorded on: 28/03/2016
Serial Number : 683BD3122EBFC54E094778F6CA1BAB66
[MD5.7E222CF4A8364A0FC1E1EFFA4301CF88] [APT] [DriverUpdate Scan] (.SlimWare Utilities, Inc..) — C:\Program Files (x86)\DriverUpdate\DriverUpdate.exe [26371264] (.Activate.)
[MD5.7E222CF4A8364A0FC1E1EFFA4301CF88] [APT] [DriverUpdate Startup] (.SlimWare Utilities, Inc..) — C:\Program Files (x86)\DriverUpdate\DriverUpdate.exe [26371264] (.Activate.)
[MD5.00000000000000000000000000000000] [APT] [WINZIPSS-WINZIPSSAutoCheckUpdate7Days] (…) — C:\Program Files (x86)\WinZip System Utilities Suite\WINZIPSSCheckUpdate.exe (.not file.) [0] (.Activate.)
O39 – APT: DriverUpdate Scan – (.SlimWare Utilities, Inc..) — C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\DriverUpdate Scan [3384]
O39 – APT: DriverUpdate Startup – (.SlimWare Utilities, Inc..) — C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\DriverUpdate Startup [2852]
O39 – APT: DriverUpdate Scan – (.SlimWare Utilities, Inc..) — C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\DriverUpdate Scan [3384]
O39 – APT: DriverUpdate Startup – (.SlimWare Utilities, Inc..) — C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\DriverUpdate Startup [2852]
[MD5.7E222CF4A8364A0FC1E1EFFA4301CF88] – (.SlimWare Utilities, Inc. – DriverUpdate.) — C:\Program Files (x86)\DriverUpdate\DriverUpdate.exe [26371264] [PID.2256]
O42 – Software: DriverUpdate – (.Slimware Utilities Holdings, Inc..) [HKLM][64Bits] — {0EDD8772-BAB1-4619-8AC4-FDC5B59E785E}
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\SlimWare Utilities Inc
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\SlimWare Utilities, Inc.
HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\SCHEDULE\TASKCACHE\TREE\DriverUpdate Scan
O43 – CFD: 23/01/2016 – [] D — C:\Program Files (x86)\DriverUpdate
O43 – CFD: 24/01/2016 – [] D — C:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Local\SlimWare Utilities Inc
O61 – LFC: 2016/03/25 18:27:41 A . (..) — C:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Local\SlimWare Utilities Inc\DriverUpdate\SWDUMon.sys [13920]
Alias
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware PUP.Optional.DriverUpdate
Reason Core PUP.SlimwareUtilitiesHoldings.Optional
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.Bundle