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 Possible 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
- Possible Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-07-01 23:32:03 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- b77de21f8bdb682c10e08e8161899d56
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Possible Threat.
First seen 2022-07-01 23:32:03 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-07-01 23:32:03 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: Piriform Software Ltd. Product metadata: CCleaner.
Signed by Piriform Software Ltd. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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.
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 Possible Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2022-07-01 23:32:03 (3 years ago).
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 Possible Threat.
File Details
| Product Name: | CCleaner |
| Company Name: | Piriform Software Ltd |
| MD5: | b77de21f8bdb682c10e08e8161899d56 |
| Size: | 33 MB |
| First Published: | 2022-07-01 23:32:03 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-07-01 23:32:03 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Possible Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-07-01 23:32:03 (3 years 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: | Piriform Software Ltd |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on CCleaner64.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %profile%\onedrive\bureaublad\documenten |
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 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 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:
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.
7d10c376981f47cb8aa25e45b3208122
470c034ded748bc254d6ed6a773cac3b
fb64987b3bf99d9497f267361bdeaa4f
4822b010548017b90671025c693e5448
07e18070460e90baf145b9c14ca8b377
3416c5f3ea85e5147ec0c9fd04af7f24
7ea08a5b85384aa827102584a21542a8
c5cc614e49838a986c0ba96bc908888a
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 Possible Threat
This report identifies CCleaner64.exe by MD5 b77de21f8bdb682c10e08e8161899d56. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.