GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
BCUEngineS.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2020-05-05 07:29:10 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2024-06-06 23:01:48 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: AVAST Software. Product metadata: Avast Antivirus .
Signed by Lavasoft Software Canada;Lavasoft Limited. 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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
BCUEngineS.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Avast Antivirus . The reported company name is AVAST Software. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-06-06 23:01:48 (2 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: | Avast Antivirus |
| Company Name: | AVAST Software |
| MD5: | 3d89623d3b9f89741e7ad72e38d43eaa |
| Size: | 3 MB |
| First Published: | 2020-05-05 07:29:10 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-06-06 23:01:48 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-06-06 23:01:48 (2 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Lavasoft Software Canada;Lavasoft Limited |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on BCUEngineS.dll 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%\lavasoft\web companion |
ThreatInfo has observed BCUEngineS.dll 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 BCUEngineS.dll across 11 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Thailand with 18.8% 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 BCUEngineS.dll is Windows 10 with 68.8% 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
BCUEngineS.dll 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.
61f7cdfdd492da1d2890f73666d60382
2ccac3886a274ce3c8bad832ca1a11d9
f327d63c66735c6334357e243426eacb
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
9df26543a6041df4f6fd139d9ae9b3b0
7fc86f271848a3941ce283d434fd83d3
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.