ASCTray.exe file report

MD5 5d52dad90573a35885666fdc46339bf7
Latest seen 2021-02-04 04:56:25 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-02-04 04:54:21 (5 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher IObit

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-02-04 04:54:21 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-04 04:56:25 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: Advanced SystemCare Ultimate.

Digital signature

Signed by IObit Information Technology. 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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

ASCTray.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 Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-04 04:56:25 (5 years ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

Product Name: Advanced SystemCare Ultimate
Company Name: IObit
MD5: 5d52dad90573a35885666fdc46339bf7
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2021-02-04 04:54:21 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-04 04:56:25 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-04 04:56:25 (5 years ago)
Signed By: IObit Information Technology
Status: Valid

The signature on ASCTray.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.

%programfiles%\iobit
%programfiles%\iobit

ThreatInfo has observed ASCTray.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.

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 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ASCTray.exe is Windows 7 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.

ASCTray.exe is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x002149e4

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 2168832 20ec658619c22134ca03c05164c80749
.itext 9728 4035982bfd3837906936e7c7849b5342
.data 74240 9e4b45103e71ac5c049ee75ed5ba97f2
.bss 0 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 19456 42f90b4fc747b12e624a5fa1ff06e4a2
.edata 512 7c886316a6a0041af0d47c2efce6ca03
.tls 0 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 ad02f6df718e9b7c596c31a11cc0fe6f
.reloc 121856 fea1cf63491d70d0995d8a9fe99c82fc
.rsrc 1307648 29b6866b7404c87c40efcd7b91bfd6d9

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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