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QQPhonemanagerBrowserUtil.exe.vir file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-05-21 03:01:55 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-06-16 20:56:02 (4 years ago).
Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
QQPhonemanagerBrowserUtil.exe.vir is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-06-16 20:56:02 (4 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
| MD5: | 14f5286a979ff49f7af1e4c6f60f9380 |
| Size: | 123 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-21 03:01:55 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-06-16 20:56:02 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-06-16 20:56:02 (4 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on QQPhonemanagerBrowserUtil.exe.vir 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:
| %commondir%\tencent\qqphonemanager\tempfile |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\jbxapirsrpbprttbjjkpcxiddqzbwuhn\qqphonemanager\tempfile |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\lukedykwzptqrybexbpzkpyoaervxmfd\qqphonemanager\tempfile |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\pkpsextscismdqhzouototbglhfcvhbs\qqphonemanager\tempfile |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\dbscybcpywlktugoyrgveebfuradbowk\qqphonemanager\tempfile |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\dwxtirnwfdglsavlfburivuykxvnqjpy\qqphonemanager\tempfile |
| %commondir%\tencent\qqphonemanager |
| %sysdrive%\system recovery\repair |
| %temp% |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\zdgc81tbdk\qqphonemanager |
ThreatInfo has observed QQPhonemanagerBrowserUtil.exe.vir 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.
File Names:
3 observed namesThis hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen QQPhonemanagerBrowserUtil.exe.vir across 65 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 16.3% 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 QQPhonemanagerBrowserUtil.exe.vir is Windows 7 with 42.1% 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
QQPhonemanagerBrowserUtil.exe.vir 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.
3be061bbe8ed0d796ef8a8eaba488c6a
81372ff0f3e6f25dac943549cc5fb242
835338a669d50fdd7c673ae03b861096
8f4789a65bf6377b722e93bd644be4a7
d557b9b02fccd0e730b28a79a8adc43b
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.