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tcesd.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 c28b99dcd3b74f919e66fac777ddc447
Latest seen 2022-07-09 23:14:19 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-05-10 23:41:23 (4 years ago)
Size 233 KB
Publisher Condusiv Technologies Corporation
Product Tiered Cache for Enterprise
Signed by Condusiv Technologies Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2022-05-10 23:41:23 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-07-09 23:14:19 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Condusiv Technologies Corporation. Product metadata: Tiered Cache for Enterprise.

Digital signature

Signed by Condusiv Technologies Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

tcesd.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Tiered Cache for Enterprise. The reported company name is Condusiv Technologies Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-07-09 23:14:19 (3 years ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

File Details

Product Name: Tiered Cache for Enterprise
Company Name: Condusiv Technologies Corporation
MD5: c28b99dcd3b74f919e66fac777ddc447
Size: 233 KB
First Published: 2022-05-10 23:41:23 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-07-09 23:14:19 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-07-09 23:14:19 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Condusiv Technologies Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on tcesd.sys 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:

%system%

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

Top country Mexico
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Mexico 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 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for tcesd.sys is Windows 7 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

tcesd.sys is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. 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 Native
Entry point 0x00046000
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 212992

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

.text 185856 bytes · 87.3% of section data
MD5 38846f329cb2b91a2e572b7368c04374
.rdata 8192 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 7b8074ff92e1d0c27b9bd20429fb4ae0
.data 5632 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 befc87cb153fc6dc9c203bdaaed1db78
.pdata 8192 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 927c333f644d8832d8e351ba9a8f3a99
INIT 3072 bytes · 1.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 cabe446ec8c19c1b04b395f37977202e
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 7df7f4d0fd6e41b6f19250b7b99294d5
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 52a3f1943e048c205fd22f0000e0f85f

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with c28b99dcd3b74f919e66fac777ddc447.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.