GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

ASC.exe threat report

Detected as General Threat File reputation report
MD5 a0b8a88412037da219b3a34acf438997
Latest seen 2026-05-13 19:01:03 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-13 19:01:03 (2 weeks ago)
Size 10 MB
Signed by IObit CO., LTD

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Detection name
General Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-13 19:01:03 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
a0b8a88412037da219b3a34acf438997
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-13 19:01:03 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 19:01:03 (2 weeks ago).

Digital signature

Signed by IObit CO., LTD. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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.

File context

ASC.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 19:01:03 (2 weeks ago).

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

MD5: a0b8a88412037da219b3a34acf438997
Size: 10 MB
First Published: 2026-05-13 19:01:03 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-13 19:01:03 (2 weeks ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-13 19:01:03 (2 weeks ago)

Detection screenshot

ASC.exe 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:

%desktop%\utilities\[portable] advanced systemcare pro v15.3.0.229 - ita (1 maggio 2022) by grisu\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 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Italy
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

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

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00642ab0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 10884608

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 6544384 bytes · 60.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 c75783441971360bf57a84a752b01c24
.itext 15872 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bd455089ce1309fb3685cfc9b7208c26
.data 185344 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 cdf9d1f7c3db7ba623ba998e41b32614
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 28672 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 3b73cf92a66cbaf92a3216eaf7f4165c
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 205bdc86161ff248351b69afb02efc66
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 f8d75099275592c05a8ab00dd0ef7156
.reloc 332288 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 362aa23663b5e0f6a2fd149b244d2691
.rsrc 3777024 bytes · 34.7% of section data
MD5 f0dff62766b55766fc22079c2b9ff1eb

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 a0b8a88412037da219b3a34acf438997. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with a0b8a88412037da219b3a34acf438997.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.