Utility.dll threat report

MD5 3be14a16d8d958ddef712958ad306bbd
Latest seen 2021-02-23 04:33:25 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-06-07 06:08:27 (8 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher DotC United Inc
Product MPC Cleaner
Signed by DotCash Limited

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.MPC. 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.MPC
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-02-23 04:33:25 (5 years ago)
File hash
3be14a16d8d958ddef712958ad306bbd
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.MPC.

Timeline

First seen 2017-06-07 06:08:27 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-23 04:33:25 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: DotC United Inc. Product metadata: MPC Cleaner.

Digital signature

Signed by DotCash Limited. 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.

Utility.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with MPC Cleaner. The reported company name is DotC United Inc. The current detection status is Adware.MPC, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-23 04:33:25 (5 years ago).

If Utility.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.MPC.

Product Name: MPC Cleaner
Company Name: DotC United Inc
MD5: 3be14a16d8d958ddef712958ad306bbd
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-06-07 06:08:27 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-23 04:33:25 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.MPC (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-23 04:33:25 (5 years ago)
Utility.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.

Signed By: DotCash Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on Utility.dll 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.

%programfiles%\mpc cleaner
%sysdrive%\system volume information\systemrestore\frstaging\program files (x86)\mpc cleaner
%programfiles%
%programfiles%
%programfiles%
%programfiles%
%programfiles%
%programfiles%
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed Utility.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Indonesia with 28.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 47.6%
Windows 8.1 33.3%
Windows 10 14.3%
Windows 8 4.8%

The most common operating system signal for Utility.dll is Windows 7 with 47.6% 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.

Utility.dll 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: 0x10000000
Entry Address: 0x0007340b

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 905216 36e32b64356e9b5dc367a02461ad1322
.rdata 187392 421be3a4b59a4c67b460ced48801224a
.data 229888 6f5a0237fc42b78957ba354c8a85a629
.rsrc 2048 4c012c45ac911d8541fcc88d568f776a
.reloc 40448 3ef7e80b04cbeb606b6352b35a2a5377

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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