GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

ICONPIN32.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.PCGameBoost File reputation report
MD5 4f0ece08da1f2ca0137507e7e2995c2a
Latest seen 2026-04-14 23:00:33 (a month ago)
First seen 2022-05-01 23:19:25 (4 years ago)
Size 376 KB
Signed by ORANGE VIEW LIMITED

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.PCGameBoost. 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.PCGameBoost
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-04-14 23:00:33 (a month ago)
File hash
4f0ece08da1f2ca0137507e7e2995c2a
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.PCGameBoost, part of the PUP threat category.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2022-05-01 23:19:25 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-14 23:00:33 (a month ago).

Digital signature

Signed by ORANGE VIEW 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 PUP category for related samples and common context.

File context

ICONPIN32.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.PCGameBoost, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-14 23:00:33 (a month ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If ICONPIN32.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 PUP.PCGameBoost.

File Details

MD5: 4f0ece08da1f2ca0137507e7e2995c2a
Size: 376 KB
First Published: 2022-05-01 23:19:25 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-14 23:00:33 (a month ago)
Status: PUP.PCGameBoost (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-14 23:00:33 (a month ago)

Detection screenshot

ICONPIN32.exe 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: ORANGE VIEW LIMITED
Status: Valid

The signature on ICONPIN32.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:

%programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.2.1
%programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.2.3
%programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.2.4
%programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.3.0

ThreatInfo has observed ICONPIN32.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 ICONPIN32.exe across 30 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 15.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 15.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 91.8%
Windows 7 4.1%
Windows 8.1 4.1%

The most common operating system signal for ICONPIN32.exe is Windows 10 with 91.8% 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

ICONPIN32.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0004c954
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 368128

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

.text 306688 bytes · 83.3% of section data
MD5 589acdfdd985c0161bf49d36c40cde2a
.itext 7168 bytes · 1.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8c9517b14acfa2684488bf25e0270717
.data 11776 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 496a40af0a646fdf8dfaddb0731101fa
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 4096 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 feb4fbfcce0869fa8e091369dcc6ab55
.didata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c07284babd902eacd7dec04dec6c341a
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 c7ae4f93118eba4084322fabadb7f275
.reloc 27136 bytes · 7.4% of section data
MD5 1ef901e1adbc8eb71e801e0595f5ac7f
.rsrc 10240 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 07bacc9a0c5a5af834e430349233c2d7

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 PUP.PCGameBoost

This report identifies ICONPIN32.exe by MD5 4f0ece08da1f2ca0137507e7e2995c2a. It is part of the PUP 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 4f0ece08da1f2ca0137507e7e2995c2a.
  • 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 PUP category to compare similar reports.