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PCCNotifications.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 da041cc974f2b3e6158674e0c3bf1eab
Latest seen 2023-12-15 23:11:21 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-06-23 23:31:26 (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 2023-06-23 23:31:26 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-12-15 23:11:21 (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 2023-12-15 23:11:21 (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: da041cc974f2b3e6158674e0c3bf1eab
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2023-06-23 23:31:26 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-12-15 23:11:21 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-12-15 23:11:21 (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 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Colombia
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Colombia with 50.0% 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 0x003833d8
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 4957696

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

.text 3662848 bytes · 73.9% of section data
MD5 dcd5858ec3a56002a2ee900c691312d5
.itext 18944 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ae724f00a6640d32c846f757ebd1bec1
.data 137728 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 a1ea20fd36f5a902dbeef32c33a93813
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 14848 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 a2dd78ccb10a76cee17dfd3e25cdcdfa
.didata 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 022317280e3e07a6c3cd88711bdb96d4
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 63c1b68ff8dddc414849b05b46ba2091
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1b0c5e0967ba6d5688880129f2ecf269
.reloc 334336 bytes · 6.7% of section data
MD5 d10c42ba0e5fc6f341e1c1fd7c3672da
.rsrc 783872 bytes · 15.8% of section data
MD5 faec534a7c3365e0557dae80ce199ec0

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 da041cc974f2b3e6158674e0c3bf1eab.
  • 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.