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AscFileControl.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 d83f55afc87dc8b93857fcb1877097d2
Latest seen 2021-08-13 20:22:34 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-07-24 20:13:16 (4 years ago)
Size 30 KB
Publisher IObit
Product Advanced SystemCare
Signed by IObit Information Technology;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-07-24 20:13:16 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-08-13 20:22:34 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: Advanced SystemCare.

Digital signature

Signed by IObit Information Technology;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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.

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 Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-08-13 20:22:34 (4 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.

File Details

Product Name: Advanced SystemCare
Company Name: IObit
MD5: d83f55afc87dc8b93857fcb1877097d2
Size: 30 KB
First Published: 2021-07-24 20:13:16 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-08-13 20:22:34 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-08-13 20:22:34 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: IObit Information Technology;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on AscFileControl.sys 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 hoofdmap\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 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Netherlands
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Netherlands 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 AscFileControl.sys 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

AscFileControl.sys is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x00007234
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 13312

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

.text 5120 bytes · 38.5% of section data
MD5 493ce997823f2c8bb3b182b9ceada8b0
.rdata 1536 bytes · 11.5% of section data
MD5 70fc572ffe5d89c1c05e54a86e3ee036
.data 512 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 043c46095689123e1f5be96c109c2f46
.pdata 512 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 63c60ab5342b411dd15d30c8a0d95a86
PAGE 1536 bytes · 11.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7b78e222d0d826d280613ca91dc8f60f
INIT 2560 bytes · 19.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 45d49b432406bfcbb9c23a6854c92779
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 7.7% of section data
MD5 2a759e0ddcac96e756cf14000dffaf94
.reloc 512 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 50753f6fe4e4a102627e12864e9c768f

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with d83f55afc87dc8b93857fcb1877097d2.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.