PubPlatform.exe threat report

MD5 44fc398437901cddd591fb5c0ebef204
Latest seen 2026-05-02 23:01:33 (3 days ago)
First seen 2026-03-23 23:01:22 (a month ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher IObit
Product PubPlatform
Signed by IObit Co., Ltd.

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. 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
General Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-02 23:01:33 (3 days ago)
File hash
44fc398437901cddd591fb5c0ebef204
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2026-03-23 23:01:22 (a month ago); latest analysis 2026-05-02 23:01:33 (3 days ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: PubPlatform.

Digital signature

Signed by IObit Co., Ltd.. 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.

PubPlatform.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PubPlatform. The reported company name is IObit. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-02 23:01:33 (3 days ago).

If PubPlatform.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 General Threat.

Product Name: PubPlatform
Company Name: IObit
MD5: 44fc398437901cddd591fb5c0ebef204
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2026-03-23 23:01:22 (a month ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-02 23:01:33 (3 days ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-02 23:01:33 (3 days ago)
PubPlatform.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.

Signed By: IObit Co., Ltd.
Status: Valid

The signature on PubPlatform.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.

%sysdrive%\iobit uninstaller
%programfiles%\iobit\iobit uninstaller
%commonappdata%\systweak\systweak antivirus\endpoint protection sdk\common
%programfiles%\iobit\advanced systemcare
%programfiles%\iobit\iobit uninstaller
%programfiles%\iobit\iobit uninstaller
%programfiles%\iobit\advanced systemcare

ThreatInfo has observed PubPlatform.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.

57.1%
28.6%
14.3%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 57.1% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for PubPlatform.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.

PubPlatform.exe is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x001dfc94

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 1951744 aae635640f3289330fbea0e2b16e77e6
.itext 8192 64db2056db32c700f37cb5fe8ce7a8da
.data 86528 8381ee5d94592f30a9fb468a7397fd88
.bss 0 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 18944 34d739ddfd4584e0e8a8702a11e87b41
.edata 512 1d0d62bc8ecd529680d89db0e6a371e0
.tls 0 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 e809a4c0b6d84c142a14e744a63882d9
.reloc 107520 63a33dc0a08fbe01a94cca0290e06fbf
.rsrc 232960 5ce56df8fe210329f706a2536baab4fc

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.

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