GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
CCleaner.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Rootkit.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
- Rootkit.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-27 18:00:50 (4 hours ago)
- File hash
- 9a930aeaabcefd5a50210f45ea52894b
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Rootkit.Gen, part of the Rootkit threat category.
Low-level components designed to hide activity, persistence, or system changes. Related Rootkit reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-05-27 18:00:50 (4 hours ago); latest analysis 2026-05-27 18:00:50 (4 hours ago).
Company metadata: Piriform Software Ltd. Product metadata: CCleaner.
Signed by 上海域联软件技术有限公司. 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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Rootkit category for related samples and common context.
File context
CCleaner.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with CCleaner. The reported company name is Piriform Software Ltd. The current detection status is Rootkit.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-27 18:00:50 (4 hours ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Rootkit reports for broader family-level investigation.
If CCleaner.exe 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 Rootkit.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | CCleaner |
| Company Name: | Piriform Software Ltd |
| MD5: | 9a930aeaabcefd5a50210f45ea52894b |
| Size: | 23 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-27 18:00:50 (4 hours ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-27 18:00:50 (4 hours ago) |
| Status: | Rootkit.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-27 18:00:50 (4 hours ago) |
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.
Overview
| Signed By: | 上海域联软件技术有限公司 |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on CCleaner.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.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\programs\programs port |
ThreatInfo has observed CCleaner.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen CCleaner.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Ukraine 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:
The most common operating system signal for CCleaner.exe 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
CCleaner.exe 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.
143edc1373d221d55f829c8f9d4471be
0356f3fb108312bca30fec459ebec28e
6658fb2f8be15783eabd031f62d195a0
fe58ad0a956336e2a0beb5d35537f612
32ff936f1151476e7329122e34d9f8a4
4f4ab1beb4e3487a6c19b36340534be1
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 Rootkit.Gen
This report identifies CCleaner.exe by MD5 9a930aeaabcefd5a50210f45ea52894b. It is part of the Rootkit 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.