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A0016960.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 cb0e1c5466f577c8fc811a1be17c5ad7
Latest seen 2022-04-18 23:22:17 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-24 15:07:09 (8 years ago)
Size 179 KB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Intel?Media SDK
Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-24 15:07:09 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-04-18 23:22:17 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel?Media SDK.

Digital signature

Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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

A0016960.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel?Media SDK. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-04-18 23:22:17 (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

Product Name: Intel?Media SDK
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: cb0e1c5466f577c8fc811a1be17c5ad7
Size: 179 KB
First Published: 2017-05-24 15:07:09 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-04-18 23:22:17 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-04-18 23:22:17 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on A0016960.dll 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%\tencent\qqplayer
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\rmxibktlhfugmsknbkuztszxgbbcwnwm\qqplayer
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\npbpvcznlgojkyxbqyqhfkimiqjfqzqi\qqplayer
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\euvskeqxuceglbidzrqsejhgclhljsex\qqplayer
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\1xvpfvjcrg\qqplayer
%appdata%\zhp\quarantine\tencent.dir\qqplayer
%programfiles%\tencent
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{8d42bc2e-8633-4738-8c91-82c48b0e1efc}
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed A0016960.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.

File Names:

2 observed names
h264_enc_filter.dll A0016960.dll

This 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 A0016960.dll across 40 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Egypt
Share 49.1%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Egypt with 49.1% 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 45.2%
Windows 10 26.7%
Windows XP 17.3%
Windows 8.1 9.9%
Windows 8 0.5%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.2%
Windows Vista 0.2%

The most common operating system signal for A0016960.dll is Windows 7 with 45.2% 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

A0016960.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0000de04
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 163840

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

.text 81920 bytes · 50.0% of section data
MD5 669d52f7d0678fcd986f71bd3b209ea6
.rdata 32768 bytes · 20.0% of section data
MD5 91b9e3038d3df8020e650508149995ed
.data 4096 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 1f8109ab2a485ddaad9828ce3b36b4dd
.rsrc 32768 bytes · 20.0% of section data
MD5 f50dbb4ee1afbc542ec09347f011b9c1
.reloc 12288 bytes · 7.5% of section data
MD5 487ab229f7db1f8a3aa72bf3d86f7b95

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 cb0e1c5466f577c8fc811a1be17c5ad7.
  • 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.