GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
PCSULauncher.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.PCVARK. 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.PCVARK
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-09-02 23:39:38 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- 931baee11010c24eb92fee579cfda1f9
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.PCVARK.
First seen 2017-11-17 20:07:33 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-09-02 23:39:38 (3 years ago).
Signed by Optimal Software s.r.o.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
PCSULauncher.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.PCVARK, based on the latest analysis from 2022-09-02 23:39:38 (3 years ago).
If PCSULauncher.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.PCVARK.
File Details
| MD5: | 931baee11010c24eb92fee579cfda1f9 |
| Size: | 78 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-11-17 20:07:33 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-09-02 23:39:38 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.PCVARK (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-09-02 23:39:38 (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: | Optimal Software s.r.o. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on PCSULauncher.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%\acelerar el pc |
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed PCSULauncher.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 PCSULauncher.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Spain 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:
The most common operating system signal for PCSULauncher.exe is Windows 7 with 50.0% 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
PCSULauncher.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
870a7d41a582d4991e1e174861af7cd1
951d9482c544943c440572c6a3726f44
97061f3a8810172b980ac4d150356e83
4192b263d4f1c4817e5dc40792999d67
fc2b9eee663d14c1354101418f7df2c6
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.PCVARK
This report identifies PCSULauncher.exe by MD5 931baee11010c24eb92fee579cfda1f9. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.