GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
ace-game.sys threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.ChinAd. 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.ChinAd
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-04-02 23:01:43 (2 months ago)
- File hash
- 7cc5218fe48674fe9a7b33c5fb161ee0
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.ChinAd, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-03-26 23:00:43 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-04-02 23:01:43 (2 months ago).
Company metadata: ANTICHEATEXPERT.COM. Product metadata: Anti-Cheat Expert.
Signed by Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- 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
ace-game.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Anti-Cheat Expert. The reported company name is ANTICHEATEXPERT.COM. The current detection status is PUP.ChinAd, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-02 23:01:43 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If ace-game.sys 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.ChinAd.
File Details
| Product Name: | Anti-Cheat Expert |
| Company Name: | ANTICHEATEXPERT.COM |
| MD5: | 7cc5218fe48674fe9a7b33c5fb161ee0 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-03-26 23:00:43 (2 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-02 23:01:43 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | PUP.ChinAd (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-02 23:01:43 (2 months ago) |
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: | Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on ace-game.sys 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:
| %system% |
| %programfiles%\steam\steamapps\common\abinfinite\abinfinite\binaries\win64 |
ThreatInfo has observed ace-game.sys 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 ace-game.sys across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 50.0% 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 ace-game.sys 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.
Analysis
ace-game.sys is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. 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.
582a8037942abfde3ade4846e0f3a399
53ec63a30878e1122d25f98154200f37
4991a9b058f2e547829dbc39e85e92a2
db2a7047b6eca10ed259fa48246137be
d8436a2ccba7eb55f2e4c4ba89eef076
1cf2856b26691be80e10679aee1138e4
2152a8956110a0389be5b4632ec887f0
ffd765610a2821110f8e35ac3ef2b526
72fe24169e1dd0fd527e8c52a52ff439
fa6196899f3121c191c0addf3dcb8b02
6bc90b77e1b044a719f0865002162139
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.ChinAd
This report identifies ace-game.sys by MD5 7cc5218fe48674fe9a7b33c5fb161ee0. 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.