GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

apcgui.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.Gen File reputation report
MD5 2a3bc6f5882bb4bf1305b257abc5467c
Latest seen 2026-04-10 23:00:44 (2 months ago)
First seen 2026-04-10 23:00:44 (2 months ago)
Size 8 MB

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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
2026-04-10 23:00:44 (2 months ago)
File hash
2a3bc6f5882bb4bf1305b257abc5467c
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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 2026-04-10 23:00:44 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-04-10 23:00:44 (2 months ago).

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

apcgui.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-10 23:00:44 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If apcgui.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.Gen.

File Details

MD5: 2a3bc6f5882bb4bf1305b257abc5467c
Size: 8 MB
First Published: 2026-04-10 23:00:44 (2 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-10 23:00:44 (2 months ago)
Status: PUP.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-10 23:00:44 (2 months ago)

Detection screenshot

apcgui.exe 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.

Common Places:

%sysdrive%\nueva carpeta (19)\descarga\animal population changer - revived-440-2-0-3-1757101420.7z

ThreatInfo has observed apcgui.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 apcgui.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Spain
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Spain 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for apcgui.exe 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

apcgui.exe is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0000da30
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 338432

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

.text 179712 bytes · 53.1% of section data
MD5 588e5055fb224a048e508395bf048644
.rdata 80384 bytes · 23.8% of section data
MD5 5f77071d9bf0c41893688a69fce2cbf2
.data 3584 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 2fc88032c47ad8e77ba50142b1d7bacb
.pdata 9216 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 f27272e31cd3260dd36a304bc13f6042
.fptable 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 62976 bytes · 18.6% of section data
MD5 6f4f1410a6586c0ee29768cd1c08deb3
.reloc 2048 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 7b4c05b51855f1fc0294ebfb2ae73776

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 apcgui.exe by MD5 2a3bc6f5882bb4bf1305b257abc5467c. 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 2a3bc6f5882bb4bf1305b257abc5467c.
  • 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.