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QQAudioHook.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 20b3b5c71bc9e3c690c6bf634100f356
Latest seen 2021-01-12 04:38:45 (5 years ago)
First seen 2019-09-19 03:49:37 (6 years ago)
Size 131 KB
Publisher Tencent
Product Spear Engine
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 2019-09-19 03:49:37 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 04:38:45 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Tencent. Product metadata: Spear Engine.

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.

File context

QQAudioHook.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Spear Engine. The reported company name is Tencent. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-12 04:38:45 (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.

File Details

Product Name: Spear Engine
Company Name: Tencent
MD5: 20b3b5c71bc9e3c690c6bf634100f356
Size: 131 KB
First Published: 2019-09-19 03:49:37 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-12 04:38:45 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-12 04:38:45 (5 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on QQAudioHook.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\tim\plugin\com.tencent.audiovideo
%programfiles%\plugin\com.tencent.audiovideo

ThreatInfo has observed QQAudioHook.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen QQAudioHook.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country China
Share 90.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 90.0% 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 60.0%
Windows Server 2012 R2 20.0%
Windows 8.1 10.0%
Windows Server 2008 R2 10.0%

The most common operating system signal for QQAudioHook.dll is Windows 10 with 60.0% 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

QQAudioHook.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 0x00015358
Image base 0x58f70000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 119296

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

.text 89088 bytes · 74.7% of section data
MD5 9389a9fb6c43e63c3fa67316e6a9fb47
.rdata 18944 bytes · 15.9% of section data
MD5 b06d68e9fdef0b074004a5c18df353bf
.data 1024 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 77a823c8fbdce3f0298c23dfc6a1c734
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8c5eb469c951b7976c5dc09e3ce39c2f
.shared 512 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
ShareHoo 512 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 55917572bddf9552046bb0271386ff33
.reloc 7168 bytes · 6.0% of section data
MD5 e7d64b121a91086c939837795e872ab6

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 20b3b5c71bc9e3c690c6bf634100f356.
  • 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.