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pbcl.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
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
- 2026-05-10 23:01:00 (2 weeks ago)
- File hash
- da189616cf84569ab47cc46d1f3cd75d
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen, 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 2026-04-03 23:00:23 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-10 23:01:00 (2 weeks ago).
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
pbcl.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-10 23:01:00 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If pbcl.dll 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: | da189616cf84569ab47cc46d1f3cd75d |
| Size: | 874 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-04-03 23:00:23 (2 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-10 23:01:00 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-10 23:01:00 (2 weeks 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.
Common Places:
| %localappdata%\punkbuster\moh |
| %programfiles%\medal of honor\mp\pb |
| %programfiles%\medal of honor\mp |
| %sysdrive%\medal of honor\mp\pb |
| %sysdrive%\medal of honor\mp |
ThreatInfo has observed pbcl.dll 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 pbcl.dll 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 Algeria 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 pbcl.dll is Windows 7 with 50.0% 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
pbcl.dll 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
852c015a8e62e207e6d87458323e3dc3
7ad53af7aaef5ccdf2633234687493ea
07b6a9c7116daa053d1e1b91b8ae22fb
621a6d2589bc3f7e44efb7ddf740f574
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 pbcl.dll by MD5 da189616cf84569ab47cc46d1f3cd75d. 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.