GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
CCleaner64.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. 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
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-04-24 23:01:21 (a month ago)
- File hash
- aa9203c55fb3fc63d992f301dd44b7f6
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2023-03-28 23:42:02 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-24 23:01:21 (a month ago).
Company metadata: Piriform Software Ltd. Product metadata: CCleaner.
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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
CCleaner64.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 General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-24 23:01:21 (a month ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If CCleaner64.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 General Threat.
File Details
| Product Name: | CCleaner |
| Company Name: | Piriform Software Ltd |
| MD5: | aa9203c55fb3fc63d992f301dd44b7f6 |
| Size: | 34 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-03-28 23:42:02 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-24 23:01:21 (a month ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-24 23:01:21 (a month 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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed CCleaner64.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 CCleaner64.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Colombia with 66.7% 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 CCleaner64.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
CCleaner64.exe is identified as pe for 64-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.
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7a0e50ab2ebe5e3f632bf67b03cca33e
96a6cb9d1dfc6e1e952ecfffd144d7b7
dec6d091910ed8f0664d6d7831655ea6
bec35e7123a1c4b136d59d2eb4d419e9
eb05632e62f9baf03f3a3a0847339a73
5aaf0840113fd7ab43b822035b809a7f
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 General Threat
This report identifies CCleaner64.exe by MD5 aa9203c55fb3fc63d992f301dd44b7f6. It is part of the Trojan 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.