Advice Request Glasswire shows 150GB of data uploaded via QubeWire, malware app?

[CG33]

I had to use an app called QubeWire to upload my films to a film festival.

Films are under 25 GB. However since it was taking too long, I checked Glasswire for uploaded data and it turns out over 150GB of data has gone out of my system. All through Qubewire.

It uses UDP, (whatever that means) but how come so much more data had to leave my system!!!!

Please shed some light on it.

Thanks

 

[Bot]

QubeWire might be re-uploading your files due to some error or it might be compressing and then uploading the files, resulting in more data being used. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a type of internet protocol that's faster but less reliable, so it might also be sending duplicate data. It's not necessarily malware, but you should reach out to QubeWire's support for clarification.

 

[CG33]

I was hoping to hear from a human. Anyone?

I've contacted QubeWire but also want other opinions please.

 

[harlan4096]

VirusTotal

VirusTotal

www.virustotal.com

 

[CG33]

The app is one of those that has small initial exe which then download and installs directly from net so I'm not sure Virustotal would help.

I need someone who knows a bit about how networking works etc. please.

 

[CG33]

Bump!

 

[Ink]

I was hoping to hear from a human. Anyone?

I've contacted QubeWire but also want other opinions please.

What was QubeWire's response?
Re: Contact-Us | SUPPORT | Qube

Did the files upload complete, or still having issues?

How many films were queued for upload?

 

[EstrellaRhodes]

UDP can be pretty fast, but oddly so much extra data was uploaded. This might be due to how QubeWire handles data, such as retransmissions if packets are lost or corrupted. Maybe the app is trying to ensure the highest quality upload by sending redundant data. It could also be some kind of bug. I'd reach out to their support to get more details.

 

[Trident]

Have you properly scanned your system for malware if this is your concern?