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ACCPUpdate.exe~986 threat report

Detected as PUP.Tencent File reputation report
MD5 b3ae32641e1d4ffda765c4c3eb1a4542
Latest seen 2021-01-10 05:27:23 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 21:05:20 (9 years ago)
Size 603 KB
Product QQ帐号保护
Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited

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Detection name
PUP.Tencent
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-10 05:27:23 (5 years ago)
File hash
b3ae32641e1d4ffda765c4c3eb1a4542
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Tencent, part of the PUP threat category.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 21:05:20 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-10 05:27:23 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: QQ帐号保护.

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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. 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

ACCPUpdate.exe~986 is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with QQ帐号保护. The current detection status is PUP.Tencent, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-10 05:27:23 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If ACCPUpdate.exe~986 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.Tencent.

File Details

Product Name: QQ帐号保护
MD5: b3ae32641e1d4ffda765c4c3eb1a4542
Size: 603 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 21:05:20 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-10 05:27:23 (5 years ago)
Status: PUP.Tencent (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-10 05:27:23 (5 years ago)

Detection screenshot

ACCPUpdate.exe~986 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: Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on ACCPUpdate.exe~986 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:

%appdata%\tencent\qq\commonf_inst
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\wwbnzcldntgzwkcycvymsubyucycztdy\qq\commonf_inst
%appdata%\tencent\qq\autemp\3073859600\6ur0e70d\oldfiles\appdata\tencent\qq\commonf_inst
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\idcdjoyapn\qq\commonf_inst
%appdata%\tencent\qq\autemp\2853731112\778gtu03\newfiles\appdata\tencent\qq\commonf_inst
%appdata%\tencent\qq\autemp\2853731112\778gtu03\oldfiles\appdata\tencent\qq\commonf_inst
%appdata%\tencent\qq\autemp\3073859600\778gtu03\newfiles\appdata\tencent\qq\commonf_inst
%appdata%\tencent\qq
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\zdgc81tbdk\qq
%appdata%\tencent\tim\autemp\18122697\7clklr0f\newfiles\appdata\tencent\qq

ThreatInfo has observed ACCPUpdate.exe~986 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:

179 observed names
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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 ACCPUpdate.exe~986 across 20 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country China
Share 55.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 55.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 83.8%
Windows 7 12.5%
Windows 8.1 2.2%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.8%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.4%
Windows Server 2012 0.1%
Windows XP 0.1%
Windows Server 2016 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for ACCPUpdate.exe~986 is Windows 10 with 83.8% 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

ACCPUpdate.exe~986 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 0x0000359e
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 606208

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

.text 57344 bytes · 9.5% of section data
MD5 ccb7c1e111c7b05b89abdc5bbb1aa575
.rdata 16384 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 8c98c0dbccbd0e384fd0d1364f570078
.data 8192 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 72cec91a22df3fc73997d5d374e3b1ba
.rsrc 524288 bytes · 86.5% of section data
MD5 6f9966614ced45ac965b9808a3bf1421

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.Tencent

This report identifies ACCPUpdate.exe~986 by MD5 b3ae32641e1d4ffda765c4c3eb1a4542. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with b3ae32641e1d4ffda765c4c3eb1a4542.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.