ACResources.resources.dll threat report

MD5 33835f6f212565182624a8988a4c0155
Latest seen 2023-12-21 23:03:51 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-06-16 23:03:38 (2 years ago)
Size 203 KB
Publisher RealDefense LLC
Product System Mechanic
Signed by RealDefense LLC

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.MyCleanPC. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.

Detection name
PUP.MyCleanPC
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-12-21 23:03:51 (2 years ago)
File hash
33835f6f212565182624a8988a4c0155
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.MyCleanPC.

Timeline

First seen 2023-06-16 23:03:38 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-12-21 23:03:51 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: RealDefense LLC. Product metadata: System Mechanic.

Digital signature

Signed by RealDefense LLC. 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. 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.

ACResources.resources.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with System Mechanic. The reported company name is RealDefense LLC. The current detection status is PUP.MyCleanPC, based on the latest analysis from 2023-12-21 23:03:51 (2 years ago).

If ACResources.resources.dll 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 PUP.MyCleanPC.

Product Name: System Mechanic
Company Name: RealDefense LLC
MD5: 33835f6f212565182624a8988a4c0155
Size: 203 KB
First Published: 2023-06-16 23:03:38 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-12-21 23:03:51 (2 years ago)
Status: PUP.MyCleanPC (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-12-21 23:03:51 (2 years ago)
ACResources.resources.dll 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.

Signed By: RealDefense LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on ACResources.resources.dll 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.

%programfiles%\iolo technologies\system mechanic
%programfiles%\iolo technologies\system mechanic

ThreatInfo has observed ACResources.resources.dll 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.

100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ACResources.resources.dll is Windows 10 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.

ACResources.resources.dll is identified as pe for 32 systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Subsystem: Windows CUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x10000000
Entry Address: 0x00031dae

.NET Info:

MVID: 86acb827-9587-4158-bfbc-b8b68fff8a15

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 196096 1de93ea9ee6388c033842143b8d7629b
.rsrc 1024 361ecdfcf7b3b0bcd0b3fa80c3c43c60
.reloc 512 d1a1a11ab03409286aa29af3eae343f1

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.

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