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mpc-hc.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 a1170cbd770613a1304013d04f2016bf
Latest seen 2024-05-07 23:11:41 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-05-07 23:11:41 (2 years ago)
Size 5 MB
Publisher mpc-hc@Sourceforge
Product Media Player Classic - Home Cinema

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-05-07 23:11:41 (2 years ago)
File hash
a1170cbd770613a1304013d04f2016bf
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2024-05-07 23:11:41 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-05-07 23:11:41 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: mpc-hc@Sourceforge. Product metadata: Media Player Classic - Home Cinema.

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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

File context

mpc-hc.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Media Player Classic - Home Cinema. The reported company name is mpc-hc@Sourceforge. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2024-05-07 23:11:41 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If mpc-hc.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 Trojan.Heur!.

File Details

Product Name: Media Player Classic - Home Cinema
Company Name: mpc-hc@Sourceforge
MD5: a1170cbd770613a1304013d04f2016bf
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2024-05-07 23:11:41 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-05-07 23:11:41 (2 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-05-07 23:11:41 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

mpc-hc.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:

%programfiles%\k-lite codec pack

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

Top country Angola
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Angola 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 8.1 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for mpc-hc.exe is Windows 8.1 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

mpc-hc.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 0x0034fe4f
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 14
Raw data 5897216

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

.text 3803648 bytes · 64.5% of section data
MD5 bd46d3040e99a957621e4dd9b067c948
_TEXT64 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8db8d86c34047b2d9ae8d128178709fb
.text.un 14848 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ac3ee089a1b4282c940597d61ea57042
.rdata 797184 bytes · 13.5% of section data
MD5 623f4e87a385de8dd2a3c9dead7ae57c
.data 91136 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 cb2c8ce56d4066d61ca3606644514818
.debug_a 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9aa1f447380f23ff18f8bdd1047100c6
.debug_i 5120 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 53ea853c714382307868010361e364ff
.debug_l 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3eafda1d9321b2e5cba15e627e402884
.debug_f 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 94cd282c5da79983f1b694501a9ccd53
.debug_l 3584 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3e45142a50f6c826c080c25367988fb0
.debug_p 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e0f194fa7c30a6d55f245305bf2d5855
.debug_a 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bdac987dc1e90250520fd06df11a8aa4
.debug_r 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f50efd8e68f04853d1e5bb7bd7343453
.rsrc 1175552 bytes · 19.9% of section data
MD5 141a8d1035dd6124b6a674345268d5aa

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 Trojan.Heur!

This report identifies mpc-hc.exe by MD5 a1170cbd770613a1304013d04f2016bf. It is part of the Trojan 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 a1170cbd770613a1304013d04f2016bf.
  • 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 Trojan category to compare similar reports.