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apc_random_id_generator.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.TotalAV. 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.TotalAV
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-01-28 23:01:22 (4 months ago)
- File hash
- be6f0a323777bc43bce01fdc5ad58120
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.TotalAV.
First seen 2023-04-02 23:07:10 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-28 23:01:22 (4 months ago).
Company metadata: Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG. Product metadata: APC random ID generator.
Signed by Avira Operations GmbH. 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.
File context
apc_random_id_generator.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with APC random ID generator. The reported company name is Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG. The current detection status is PUP.TotalAV, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-28 23:01:22 (4 months ago).
If apc_random_id_generator.exe 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.TotalAV.
File Details
| Product Name: | APC random ID generator |
| Company Name: | Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG |
| MD5: | be6f0a323777bc43bce01fdc5ad58120 |
| Size: | 267 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-04-02 23:07:10 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-01-28 23:01:22 (4 months ago) |
| Status: | PUP.TotalAV (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-01-28 23:01:22 (4 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: | Avira Operations GmbH |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on apc_random_id_generator.exe 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:
| %commonappdata%\restoro |
| %programfiles%\scanguard |
| %programfiles%\pcprotect |
| %programfiles%\totalav |
| %commonappdata%\totalav\updates |
ThreatInfo has observed apc_random_id_generator.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 apc_random_id_generator.exe across 22 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 30.4% 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 apc_random_id_generator.exe is Windows 10 with 93.5% 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
apc_random_id_generator.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.
1e7748d40f4b3fd7ff8576921532abca
117c6d6bfec2aed83a91a729b25a7576
1fde0e11889bd07c36c8aad7041959be
af0ce1cf657bbb8521c2f64c15fa351e
8761e76902ada26c533642e6ff07bffc
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.TotalAV
This report identifies apc_random_id_generator.exe by MD5 be6f0a323777bc43bce01fdc5ad58120. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.