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ASCAvSvc.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
- 2025-12-28 23:00:16 (5 months ago)
- File hash
- cc934bf87895e3e2bcca2dacdd4a80dd
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 2025-12-02 23:10:31 (5 months ago); latest analysis 2025-12-28 23:00:16 (5 months ago).
Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: Advanced SystemCare Ultimate.
Signed by IObit Co., Ltd.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
ASCAvSvc.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 2025-12-28 23:00:16 (5 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If ASCAvSvc.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: | cc934bf87895e3e2bcca2dacdd4a80dd |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2025-12-02 23:10:31 (5 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-12-28 23:00:16 (5 months ago) |
| Status: | PUP.SystemOptimizer (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-12-28 23:00:16 (5 months 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: | Valid |
The signature on ASCAvSvc.exe 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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\iobit |
ThreatInfo has observed ASCAvSvc.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 ASCAvSvc.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is France 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:
The most common operating system signal for ASCAvSvc.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
ASCAvSvc.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.
d4993b7ee03549772d3d3f872bb19030
51db31cac52043e1dd7576123dee3744
11051b3408ff66c9a76f129556b47b15
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
051c833e18731b307eb88691c322eaa1
5e57512e2f43284646d037e7a443a039
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
bae975fcdf42b2b6d545221bb889133e
20eac7fd1af33b9bafa64e441b2e62fd
18d0270b87e7f5da38e28670c8d55ee3
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 ASCAvSvc.exe by MD5 cc934bf87895e3e2bcca2dacdd4a80dd. 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.