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PCCNotifications.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 3309215c1148f280a8e7c53b42f630ed
Latest seen 2024-02-07 23:06:58 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-11-17 23:27:49 (2 years ago)
Size 4 MB
Publisher PC Helpsoft
Product PC Cleaner automatic scan and notifications
Signed by PC HELPSOFT LABS INC.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2023-11-17 23:27:49 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-02-07 23:06:58 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: PC Helpsoft. Product metadata: PC Cleaner automatic scan and notifications.

Digital signature

Signed by PC HELPSOFT LABS INC.. 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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

PCCNotifications.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PC Cleaner automatic scan and notifications. The reported company name is PC Helpsoft. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-02-07 23:06:58 (2 years ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

File Details

Product Name: PC Cleaner automatic scan and notifications
Company Name: PC Helpsoft
MD5: 3309215c1148f280a8e7c53b42f630ed
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2023-11-17 23:27:49 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-02-07 23:06:58 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-02-07 23:06:58 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: PC HELPSOFT LABS INC.
Status: Valid

The signature on PCCNotifications.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%

ThreatInfo has observed PCCNotifications.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 PCCNotifications.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Mexico
Share 66.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Mexico 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for PCCNotifications.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

PCCNotifications.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 0x003a4400
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 5075968

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

.text 3798016 bytes · 74.8% of section data
MD5 70c7c8ec68ba2737b531dc9d13c54403
.itext 18944 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d6ac7c3cda844e73485b6b6e9c10b90d
.data 138752 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 18dd106b13a07479707a0e21a5cdb7ba
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 15360 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 2d330cf6067437f6917c33b81ef8b2e9
.didata 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8c0acb4873685b88f0f6bcf008b415ea
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1fd87c4bcc34235705102373df1c738c
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 feaab97b7ab5fc58e698dc388147445a
.reloc 349696 bytes · 6.9% of section data
MD5 f4a83fce33763e0cb0c3ac0d84bc740d
.rsrc 750080 bytes · 14.8% of section data
MD5 e5a16791c3a03fd482ede49a9d67f178

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 3309215c1148f280a8e7c53b42f630ed.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.