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QMUsbGuard.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
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 21:35:49 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- 5fb7576a7024e30289718ab7fe25e668
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Tencent, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2022-01-14 21:26:49 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-01-14 21:35:49 (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.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- 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
QMUsbGuard.exe 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 21:35:49 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If QMUsbGuard.exe 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: | 5fb7576a7024e30289718ab7fe25e668 |
| Size: | 424 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-01-14 21:26:49 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-01-14 21:35:49 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Tencent (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-01-14 21:35:49 (4 years ago) |
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 QMUsbGuard.exe 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 QMUsbGuard.exe 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:
The most common operating system signal for QMUsbGuard.exe 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
QMUsbGuard.exe 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.
07f564250d8c13b7e64e191dd54480f5
c4c1048de6c4441a5696fa352b2e1bbd
202a60d7e1b05b94972b1c48a9463cbf
b309b818adf26ad6c88e0df8dcdcd3d8
5fdfcb23a9994b3fc44119b6b34266f8
76aefce878abe256c97116162604d47e
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 QMUsbGuard.exe by MD5 5fb7576a7024e30289718ab7fe25e668. 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.