GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
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 PUP.SystemOptimizer. 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.SystemOptimizer
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-10-21 23:02:00 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 85ea90a6b54d4c53ffa3c54a898cf213
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.SystemOptimizer, 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 2021-04-14 20:19:11 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2023-10-21 23:02:00 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: Advanced SystemCare Ultimate.
Signed by IObit Information Technology. 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 Ultimate. The reported company name is IObit. The current detection status is PUP.SystemOptimizer, based on the latest analysis from 2023-10-21 23:02:00 (2 years 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 PUP.SystemOptimizer.
File Details
| Product Name: | Advanced SystemCare Ultimate |
| Company Name: | IObit |
| MD5: | 85ea90a6b54d4c53ffa3c54a898cf213 |
| Size: | 9 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-04-14 20:19:11 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-10-21 23:02:00 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.SystemOptimizer (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-10-21 23:02:00 (2 years 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 Information Technology |
| 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:
| %desktop%\advanced systemcare ultimate 14.0.1.112 multilingual |
| %sysdrive%\advanced systemcare ultimate 14.0.1.112 multilingual |
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 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Albania with 50.0% 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.
98bfd8a0de3472358866391eeedbac1a
248aadc64139385d377dbc080ab51273
3b7bfd6fda19c91a6de48832b3c2efc3
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
8b74804e55b44251681911818f24ef02
cac6e7503c134e386a4e8cdba8f6577c
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
0266e9d58cdab2fad1079877cd5e6383
a3f8c6e628ca58a65e30f20a51ecf2a9
0301fd661feb0fa4bc0fb2f21af4da33
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 PUP.SystemOptimizer
This report identifies ASC.exe by MD5 85ea90a6b54d4c53ffa3c54a898cf213. 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.