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pcmastertray.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.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
- 2024-08-08 23:02:03 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 617e357c7b1113edecc7649523672ecd
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen.
First seen 2017-05-25 16:08:12 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-08-08 23:02:03 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: 青岛软媒网络科技有限公司. Product metadata: 魔方电脑大师托盘程序.
Signed by Qingdao Ruanmei Network Technology Co.,Ltd.. 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
pcmastertray.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 魔方电脑大师托盘程序. The reported company name is 青岛软媒网络科技有限公司. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2024-08-08 23:02:03 (2 years ago).
If pcmastertray.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
| Product Name: | 魔方电脑大师托盘程序 |
| Company Name: | 青岛软媒网络科技有限公司 |
| MD5: | 617e357c7b1113edecc7649523672ecd |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-25 16:08:12 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-08-08 23:02:03 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-08-08 23:02:03 (2 years 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: | Qingdao Ruanmei Network Technology Co.,Ltd. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on pcmastertray.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:
| %programfiles%\pcmaster |
| %sysdrive%\download\程式\[系統工具]w8用魔方電腦大師 pcmaster 5.11 |
ThreatInfo has observed pcmastertray.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 pcmastertray.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan 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:
The most common operating system signal for pcmastertray.exe 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
pcmastertray.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
0d6d0672c9be7f1c847d5373c9151ddb
d8adcb5e61fb6d5f5fa4ca0ccc469042
b0d31dac785eddf451de17bcd3f5653c
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
ed68b1c26d154187d060783e11a6bbbe
c2f42a70b4ffa6df7822197a6a2b59f0
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 pcmastertray.exe by MD5 617e357c7b1113edecc7649523672ecd. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.