GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

CeBase.dll threat report

Detected as Adware.MPC File reputation report
MD5 eb13eba2c9e3f21f6d74785e9d408f7c
Latest seen 2021-02-23 04:27:18 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-06-13 07:11:20 (8 years ago)
Size 220 KB
Publisher DotC United Inc
Product MPC Cleaner
Signed by DotCash Limited

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

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Detection name
Adware.MPC
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-02-23 04:27:18 (5 years ago)
File hash
eb13eba2c9e3f21f6d74785e9d408f7c
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.MPC, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-06-13 07:11:20 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-23 04:27:18 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: DotC United Inc. Product metadata: MPC Cleaner.

Digital signature

Signed by DotCash Limited. 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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

CeBase.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with MPC Cleaner. The reported company name is DotC United Inc. The current detection status is Adware.MPC, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-23 04:27:18 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If CeBase.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 Adware.MPC.

Product Name: MPC Cleaner
Company Name: DotC United Inc
MD5: eb13eba2c9e3f21f6d74785e9d408f7c
Size: 220 KB
First Published: 2017-06-13 07:11:20 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-23 04:27:18 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.MPC (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-23 04:27:18 (5 years ago)
CeBase.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: DotCash Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on CeBase.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.

%sysdrive%\windows.old.001\program files (x86)\mpc cleaner
%programfiles%\mpc cleaner
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed CeBase.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.

Windows 7 40.0%
Windows 8.1 33.3%
Windows 10 26.7%

The most common operating system signal for CeBase.dll is Windows 7 with 40.0% 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.

CeBase.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00028adf
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 217600

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 169472 bytes · 77.9% of section data
MD5 43df75ffd925c6027f2fda5538f2c585
.rdata 32768 bytes · 15.1% of section data
MD5 4e367586ab05b44e21f526c4a3cf9778
.data 2560 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 24573a308324642d2c1b8962c6f431bf
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 c461b7d7c68a035cc442fb07b898f669
.reloc 10752 bytes · 4.9% of section data
MD5 8474b7ce414179da625612d4d122e4f0

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 Adware.MPC

This report identifies CeBase.dll by MD5 eb13eba2c9e3f21f6d74785e9d408f7c. It is part of the Adware 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with eb13eba2c9e3f21f6d74785e9d408f7c.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.