BCUSDK.dll threat report

MD5 044a97d676c33b31b4f5fdc7710a075c
Latest seen 2026-02-27 23:00:48 (3 months ago)
First seen 2023-06-15 23:15:24 (2 years ago)
Size 705 KB

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.WebCompanion. 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.WebCompanion
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-02-27 23:00:48 (3 months ago)
File hash
044a97d676c33b31b4f5fdc7710a075c
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.WebCompanion.

Timeline

First seen 2023-06-15 23:15:24 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-02-27 23:00:48 (3 months ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: avast! Browser Cleanup.

Digital signature

Signed by Lavasoft Software Canada Inc.. 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. 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.

BCUSDK.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with avast! Browser Cleanup. The current detection status is PUP.WebCompanion, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-27 23:00:48 (3 months ago).

If BCUSDK.dll 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.WebCompanion.

Product Name: avast! Browser Cleanup
MD5: 044a97d676c33b31b4f5fdc7710a075c
Size: 705 KB
First Published: 2023-06-15 23:15:24 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-02-27 23:00:48 (3 months ago)
Status: PUP.WebCompanion (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-02-27 23:00:48 (3 months ago)
BCUSDK.dll 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.

Signed By: Lavasoft Software Canada Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on BCUSDK.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.

%appdata%\lavasoft\web companion
%appdata%\lavasoft\web companion

ThreatInfo has observed BCUSDK.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.

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50.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Colombia with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for BCUSDK.dll 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.

BCUSDK.dll 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: 0x10000000
Entry Address: 0x0003bb60

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 477696 0e385e7ef38fbed9526b8a368e22abae
.rdata 122368 804dc66425434458093f9ad3a45d0101
.data 38912 523327a9ff12c9cfc231f9e0a46aedb5
.rsrc 1536 fab336ab8e8c9b66d917f6e83a1d67aa
.reloc 73216 90db4dd718c1a8ba84e8253f11a807fe

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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