GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
UCService.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2023-06-23 23:17:42 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-23 23:17:42 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: UCWeb Inc.. Product metadata: UCBrowser Service.
Signed by TAOBAO (CHINA) SOFTWARE CO.,LTD.. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
UCService.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with UCBrowser Service. The reported company name is UCWeb Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-23 23:17:42 (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: | UCBrowser Service |
| Company Name: | UCWeb Inc. |
| MD5: | 460023bce4f92da5c7217b24d6a53a81 |
| Size: | 691 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-06-23 23:17:42 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-06-23 23:17:42 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-06-23 23:17:42 (2 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | TAOBAO (CHINA) SOFTWARE CO.,LTD. |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on UCService.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\ucbrowser |
ThreatInfo has observed UCService.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 UCService.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is South Africa with 100.0% 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 UCService.exe is Windows 7 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
UCService.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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.
fe1ca588d1a3a203afa5824d6eba160d
7ec19e40acef55781f25d85ab74d0c32
664254edb6f604511dda53f344834155
7de25ed128ff0c931f9e695532358b94
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
ad10908fe2d0e76154a314fa724af2b1
75c6d511f40fe026b27e13314e8aae2f
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.