GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

QMIEProtect.sys threat report

Detected as PUP.Tencent File reputation report
MD5 cda8055f03a198612fda713f617590d0
Latest seen 2022-01-14 21:27:41 (4 years ago)
First seen 2022-01-14 21:27:41 (4 years ago)
Size 55 KB
Publisher Tencent
Product 腾讯电脑管家
Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Tencent. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.

Detection name
PUP.Tencent
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-01-14 21:27:41 (4 years ago)
File hash
cda8055f03a198612fda713f617590d0
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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 2022-01-14 21:27:41 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-01-14 21:27:41 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Tencent. Product metadata: 腾讯电脑管家.

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. 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

QMIEProtect.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 腾讯电脑管家. The reported company name is Tencent. The current detection status is PUP.Tencent, based on the latest analysis from 2022-01-14 21:27:41 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If QMIEProtect.sys 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: 腾讯电脑管家
Company Name: Tencent
MD5: cda8055f03a198612fda713f617590d0
Size: 55 KB
First Published: 2022-01-14 21:27:41 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-01-14 21:27:41 (4 years ago)
Status: PUP.Tencent (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-01-14 21:27:41 (4 years ago)

Detection screenshot

QMIEProtect.sys 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 QMIEProtect.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:

%programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr

ThreatInfo has observed QMIEProtect.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.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for QMIEProtect.sys is Windows 10 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

QMIEProtect.sys is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x0000953e
Image base 0x00010000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 42240

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

.text 29952 bytes · 70.9% of section data
MD5 d339b8d86fa45a04a95d24b00b064e33
.rdata 1408 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 264974ea0aee7ff109274f9b98d5016c
.data 5632 bytes · 13.3% of section data
MD5 ac8f4bf576b0316a7381b230c4c53523
INIT 2560 bytes · 6.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0c67ce61cf0f41f18e1c6c580652bc86
.rsrc 896 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 3e84d7ad1a7fabc8c0a78db1fc9931e7
.reloc 1792 bytes · 4.2% of section data
MD5 af2422728d5f268ae82e876b9783865f

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 QMIEProtect.sys by MD5 cda8055f03a198612fda713f617590d0. 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 cda8055f03a198612fda713f617590d0.
  • 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.