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chronospeedup.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.PCAcceleratePro File reputation report
MD5 21709a70a660b7ee234c15cf958d489d
Latest seen 2021-10-05 20:41:32 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-10-05 20:41:32 (4 years ago)
Size 31 MB
Product ChronoSpeedup

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.PCAcceleratePro. 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.PCAcceleratePro
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-10-05 20:41:32 (4 years ago)
File hash
21709a70a660b7ee234c15cf958d489d
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.PCAcceleratePro.

Timeline

First seen 2021-10-05 20:41:32 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-05 20:41:32 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ChronoSpeedup Works. Product metadata: ChronoSpeedup.

Digital signature

Signed by Sanem Application Tools 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.

chronospeedup.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ChronoSpeedup. The reported company name is ChronoSpeedup Works. The current detection status is PUP.PCAcceleratePro, based on the latest analysis from 2021-10-05 20:41:32 (4 years ago).

If chronospeedup.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.PCAcceleratePro.

Product Name: ChronoSpeedup
Company Name: ChronoSpeedup Works
MD5: 21709a70a660b7ee234c15cf958d489d
Size: 31 MB
First Published: 2021-10-05 20:41:32 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-10-05 20:41:32 (4 years ago)
Status: PUP.PCAcceleratePro (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-10-05 20:41:32 (4 years ago)
chronospeedup.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.

Signed By: Sanem Application Tools Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on chronospeedup.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.

%localappdata%

ThreatInfo has observed chronospeedup.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for chronospeedup.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.

chronospeedup.exe is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0028347f
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 32898560

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

.text 3299328 bytes · 10.0% of section data
MD5 8922dbd1b40c604284fdc02223ca353f
.rdata 781824 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 abda9d6bfc1ef88137b3bf6b41b4b775
.data 36352 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 a6d85cc3e50ee897d455226e38d7bbf5
.rsrc 28781056 bytes · 87.5% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 6cb451600e00e8b25e95d58ce54edbce

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.PCAcceleratePro

This report identifies chronospeedup.exe by MD5 21709a70a660b7ee234c15cf958d489d. 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 21709a70a660b7ee234c15cf958d489d.
  • 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.