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SCAegis.sys file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2020-08-08 13:00:54 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-14 23:33:43 (2 years ago).
Signed by Beijing Sogou Technology Development Co., Ltd.;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
SCAegis.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 搜狗高速浏览器. The reported company name is Sogou.com. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-14 23:33:43 (2 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: | 搜狗高速浏览器 |
| Company Name: | Sogou.com |
| MD5: | c0e9c7251651424d538c5d1e6be407ed |
| Size: | 250 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-08-08 13:00:54 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-06-14 23:33:43 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-06-14 23:33:43 (2 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Beijing Sogou Technology Development Co., Ltd.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on SCAegis.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:
| %localappdata%\sogouexplorer |
| %localappdata%\sogouexplorer\severstorage |
ThreatInfo has observed SCAegis.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 SCAegis.sys across 6 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 92.0% 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 SCAegis.sys is Windows 10 with 96.0% 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
SCAegis.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
a899f191bebb877ae1241e47122c9f18
eda6eeb0ccdd3be4a1b33e52c3546cad
a982e637b606a164a0e51ac09be9a1ec
10b5dcca2a892ca070cfad006aad54e2
9434d16367922e3dd8bc2c2eeabc4aba
dd387f450ca85f595062838858384468
75ba40c4235883a6aafd5a21042e5baf
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.