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QQProtectX64_ev.sys file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2019-11-26 07:56:06 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2022-10-01 23:41:13 (3 years ago).
Signed by Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
QQProtectX64_ev.sys 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 2022-10-01 23:41:13 (3 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: | 腾讯QQ |
| Company Name: | Tencent |
| MD5: | 88cf799b1db56dce0eb280ffd8077f11 |
| Size: | 118 KB |
| First Published: | 2019-11-26 07:56:06 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-10-01 23:41:13 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-10-01 23:41:13 (3 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on QQProtectX64_ev.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:
| %commondir%\tencent\qqprotect |
| %commonappdata%\tencent\qqprotect\autemp |
ThreatInfo has observed QQProtectX64_ev.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen QQProtectX64_ev.sys across 16 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 50.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for QQProtectX64_ev.sys is Windows 10 with 98.8% 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
QQProtectX64_ev.sys is identified as pe for 64-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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
b6ef607fc6ccb57a83fdab7dbae44087
639004e01842cbb8cd5a17ac278759f3
2f331191889876f13db98cfeee202d87
acc2c9cf70e4b05ec7d138b92025ed42
0dbff4d4b410cd98f2c5ce87e2bf8b2a
3f1a619dfa6fadd20b170008fa0379a2
20a8fc515a1dbce42c1a57736e39d8d6
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.