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ASC.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. 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
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-13 19:00:57 (2 weeks ago)
- File hash
- 105de4baf439a2de0cddd1a89f8b0f34
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2024-03-12 23:03:43 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 19:00:57 (2 weeks ago).
Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: Advanced SystemCare.
Signed by IObit CO., LTD. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
ASC.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Advanced SystemCare. The reported company name is IObit. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 19:00:57 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If ASC.exe 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 General Threat.
File Details
| Product Name: | Advanced SystemCare |
| Company Name: | IObit |
| MD5: | 105de4baf439a2de0cddd1a89f8b0f34 |
| Size: | 10 MB |
| First Published: | 2024-03-12 23:03:43 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-13 19:00:57 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-13 19:00:57 (2 weeks ago) |
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.
Overview
| Signed By: | IObit CO., LTD |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on ASC.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\iobit |
| %sysdrive%\różne\crackeadocompleto.com_advanced systemcare pro 17.2.0.191 (1)\crackeadocompleto.com_advanced systemcare pro 17.2.0.191 |
| %sysdrive%\download2\advanced systemcare pro 17.2.0.191 multilingual\advanced systemcare pro 17.2.0.191 multilingual |
| %profile%\downloads\advanced system care 17.2.0.191\app |
| %mydoc%\mis pe nuevos\advanced systemcare pro 17.2.0.191 multilingual (fixed) 30.01.2024\app |
| %desktop%\utilities\iobit advanced systemcare pro 2024 v17.2.0.191 - portable [ikki phoenix]\app |
ThreatInfo has observed ASC.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen ASC.exe across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland with 28.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for ASC.exe 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.
Analysis
ASC.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
4ead12197ffc4c7e28b43d3ef66b7afa
3d37284286e478bd551fa984fdcdd299
aa9eb0ae2395ff91ee89240f5d1953ac
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
909a67f7a55cb137dff035dec85d7367
b3e9cb48b391a8f1067eb4a3724fb2a6
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
44d50ed65866632e79fec831d2e2bc62
d482fe0e2098d570819507146f6ff507
702b62a2b2ec509a21de8ef9dc208156
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
GridinSoft detects this file as General Threat
This report identifies ASC.exe by MD5 105de4baf439a2de0cddd1a89f8b0f34. It is part of the PUP report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.