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PayCenter.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 00fb7cbf04c9aa5cb57e70b03cfbc724
Latest seen 2021-02-24 04:50:19 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-10-21 08:55:07 (5 years ago)
Size 167 KB
Publisher Tencent
Product 腾讯QQ

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-10-21 08:55:07 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-24 04:50:19 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Tencent. Product metadata: 腾讯QQ.

Digital signature

Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited. 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.

PayCenter.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 腾讯QQ. The reported company name is Tencent. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-24 04:50:19 (5 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.

Product Name: 腾讯QQ
Company Name: Tencent
MD5: 00fb7cbf04c9aa5cb57e70b03cfbc724
Size: 167 KB
First Published: 2020-10-21 08:55:07 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-24 04:50:19 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-24 04:50:19 (5 years ago)

The signature on PayCenter.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.

%programfiles%\tencent\qq\plugin\com.tencent.paycenter

ThreatInfo has observed PayCenter.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.

50.0%
33.3%
16.7%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 66.7%
Windows 7 33.3%

The most common operating system signal for PayCenter.dll is Windows 10 with 66.7% 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.

PayCenter.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 0x00018a5a
Image base 0x5d890000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 155648

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

.text 100352 bytes · 64.5% of section data
MD5 1d16d70e7a2175de060c6ff90fe7230a
.rdata 39936 bytes · 25.7% of section data
MD5 3bbbd97445141856e938ca77ff49f43a
.data 2048 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 e5acd8cae0367813fc87e000e973f420
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 676805970d45a55f4d346c94c1bbdb97
.reloc 11776 bytes · 7.6% of section data
MD5 d6da31913b3d05959ccc31bde5157379

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 00fb7cbf04c9aa5cb57e70b03cfbc724.
  • 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.