GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

AscFileControl.sys threat report

Detected as PUP.Gen File reputation report
MD5 c3da062a378cb7d6cf1be023c9b6ab83
Latest seen 2026-05-02 23:01:32 (3 weeks ago)
First seen 2024-09-11 23:01:49 (2 years ago)
Size 19 KB
Publisher IObit
Product Advanced SystemCare

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Gen. 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.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-02 23:01:32 (3 weeks ago)
File hash
c3da062a378cb7d6cf1be023c9b6ab83
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen, part of the PUP threat category.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2024-09-11 23:01:49 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-02 23:01:32 (3 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: Advanced SystemCare.

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. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.

File context

AscFileControl.sys 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 PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-02 23:01:32 (3 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If AscFileControl.sys 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.Gen.

File Details

Product Name: Advanced SystemCare
Company Name: IObit
MD5: c3da062a378cb7d6cf1be023c9b6ab83
Size: 19 KB
First Published: 2024-09-11 23:01:49 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-02 23:01:32 (3 weeks ago)
Status: PUP.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-02 23:01:32 (3 weeks ago)

Detection screenshot

AscFileControl.sys 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.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\iobit\advanced systemcare\drivers

ThreatInfo has observed AscFileControl.sys 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 AscFileControl.sys across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Iran
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Iran with 33.3% 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 88.9%
Windows 7 11.1%

The most common operating system signal for AscFileControl.sys is Windows 10 with 88.9% 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

AscFileControl.sys is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. 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 Native
Entry point 0x000051c0
Image base 0x00010000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 10240

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

.text 4096 bytes · 40.0% of section data
MD5 3cf20e7deb99b14b86efc8c430389757
.rdata 1024 bytes · 10.0% of section data
MD5 6c06b46ca8dff0adad1dd4327a0e80a7
.data 512 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 312651a6f76490d97aff95c683a68247
PAGE 1024 bytes · 10.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 755ed725f9e52ed909208ad164b482c8
INIT 2048 bytes · 20.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3f67c60a329f3daafc243069dd77f27a
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 10.0% of section data
MD5 88f047f6c34b392e04ec61fe9999a4cb
.reloc 512 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 8026e328a1a8b351227a83d61d39ebc4

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.Gen

This report identifies AscFileControl.sys by MD5 c3da062a378cb7d6cf1be023c9b6ab83. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with c3da062a378cb7d6cf1be023c9b6ab83.
  • 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. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.