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UCBrowser_V7.0.185.1002_windows_pf101_(Build180102 threat report

Detected as PUP.Gen File reputation report
MD5 273de8a36f54083e69da6e802bb5f808
Latest seen 2025-09-13 23:01:47 (8 months ago)
First seen 2018-01-11 22:14:26 (8 years ago)
Size 41 MB
Publisher UCWeb Inc.
Product UC浏览器
Signed by TAOBAO (CHINA) SOFTWARE CO.,LTD.

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Gen. 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.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2025-09-13 23:01:47 (8 months ago)
File hash
273de8a36f54083e69da6e802bb5f808
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen, part of the PUP threat category.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2018-01-11 22:14:26 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2025-09-13 23:01:47 (8 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: UCWeb Inc.. Product metadata: UC浏览器.

Digital signature

Signed by TAOBAO (CHINA) SOFTWARE CO.,LTD.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.

File context

UCBrowser_V7.0.185.1002_windows_pf101_(Build180102 is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with UC浏览器. The reported company name is UCWeb Inc.. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2025-09-13 23:01:47 (8 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If UCBrowser_V7.0.185.1002_windows_pf101_(Build180102 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.Gen.

File Details

Product Name: UC浏览器
Company Name: UCWeb Inc.
MD5: 273de8a36f54083e69da6e802bb5f808
Size: 41 MB
First Published: 2018-01-11 22:14:26 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-09-13 23:01:47 (8 months ago)
Status: PUP.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-09-13 23:01:47 (8 months ago)

Detection screenshot

UCBrowser_V7.0.185.1002_windows_pf101_(Build180102 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: TAOBAO (CHINA) SOFTWARE CO.,LTD.
Status: Valid

The signature on UCBrowser_V7.0.185.1002_windows_pf101_(Build180102 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:

%sysdrive%
%profile%
%sysdrive%\downloads
%sysdrive%\программы
%sysdrive%\zanachka\internet\browser
%profile%\downloads\minstall enter-soft free v10.8 by dead master\enter-soft free
%profile%\downloads
%sysdrive%\1-programmes\هام للنت
%sysdrive%\software
%profile%\downloads\compressed\08-06-2018\--\iso\minstall\software

ThreatInfo has observed UCBrowser_V7.0.185.1002_windows_pf101_(Build180102 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:

8 observed names
UC Browser 7.0.185.1002.exe UCBrowser_V7.0.185.1002_4601_(Build1801021540)_(en-us).exe UCBrowser_V7.0.185.1002-FileOpal.exe UC Browser.exe UCBrowser_V7.0.185.1002.exe UC_Browser.exe UCBrowser_V7.0.185.1002_4601_Build1801021540_en-us_.exe UCBrowser_V7.0.185.1002_windows_pf101_(Build18010216).exe

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 UCBrowser_V7.0.185.1002_windows_pf101_(Build180102 across 28 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 17.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 17.3% 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 68.0%
Windows 7 24.0%
Windows 8.1 6.0%
Windows XP 1.0%
Windows Vista 1.0%

The most common operating system signal for UCBrowser_V7.0.185.1002_windows_pf101_(Build180102 is Windows 10 with 68.0% 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

UCBrowser_V7.0.185.1002_windows_pf101_(Build180102 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 0x000b4d6e
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 43536384

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

.text 912384 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 d7c221c3a0b01ec41f62d01efb508c2f
.data 5632 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 b67d39310556640f90f22f1ded0d75a7
.idata 11776 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 44d4cc55ffb477bdc4ede6026408f5f7
.gfids 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d907799ad86045f6d98b17f7337dfb09
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 42574848 bytes · 97.8% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 3db87660b6d624eeb7c17af014200167
.reloc 30208 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 e5317897b070af6b5804cd3076d370d4

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.Gen

This report identifies UCBrowser_V7.0.185.1002_windows_pf101_(Build180102 by MD5 273de8a36f54083e69da6e802bb5f808. It is part of the PUP report group. 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 273de8a36f54083e69da6e802bb5f808.
  • 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. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.