GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

UAC.dll threat report

Detected as Adware.ELEX File reputation report
MD5 8af660f702106a32d668e27f8dda0e3b
Latest seen 2023-07-26 23:37:24 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 05:04:41 (8 years ago)
Size 1 MB

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.ELEX. 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
Adware.ELEX
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-07-26 23:37:24 (2 years ago)
File hash
8af660f702106a32d668e27f8dda0e3b
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.ELEX.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 05:04:41 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-07-26 23:37:24 (2 years ago).

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.

File context

UAC.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.ELEX, based on the latest analysis from 2023-07-26 23:37:24 (2 years ago).

If UAC.dll 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 Adware.ELEX.

File Details

MD5: 8af660f702106a32d668e27f8dda0e3b
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-05-21 05:04:41 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-07-26 23:37:24 (2 years ago)
Status: Adware.ELEX (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-07-26 23:37:24 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

UAC.dll 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.

Common Places:

%temp%\2
%programfiles%\59146aba_cacayima\pack\2
%windir%\temp\hp4442.tmp
%temp%\1
%temp%\9
%temp%\11
%temp%\5
%temp%\13
%windir%\temp\hp9c55.tmp
%temp%\10

ThreatInfo has observed UAC.dll 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.

File Names:

2 observed names
UUUCC.dll UAC.dll

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen UAC.dll across 30 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Vietnam
Share 22.8%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 22.8% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 63.6%
Windows 10 22.4%
Windows 8.1 10.1%
Windows XP 1.3%
Windows 8 1.3%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.8%
Windows Vista 0.4%

The most common operating system signal for UAC.dll is Windows 7 with 63.6% 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

UAC.dll 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 0x00127db5
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 1876480

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

.text 1393664 bytes · 74.3% of section data
MD5 9da31885ba5a48cd5c8853d1a4c834c0
.rdata 334848 bytes · 17.8% of section data
MD5 463c715d3cac183d64027f292cbb4db2
.data 26112 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 a7dc07d21288aea9bfca7eacccb99980
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 3a0fb568ca86c65ded7cd78cda8274a6
.reloc 120832 bytes · 6.4% of section data
MD5 785076c979bfc3c824b50ab5ff22f545

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 Adware.ELEX

This report identifies UAC.dll by MD5 8af660f702106a32d668e27f8dda0e3b. 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 8af660f702106a32d668e27f8dda0e3b.
  • 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.