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TADInstaller.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 155e5a13d168ab63532988b4b31070b7
Latest seen 2021-01-08 12:56:32 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-09-29 02:09:49 (8 years ago)
Size 230 KB
Publisher 腾讯公司
Product 腾讯统一连接服务
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 2017-09-29 02:09:49 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-08 12:56:32 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: 腾讯公司. Product metadata: 腾讯统一连接服务.

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

TADInstaller.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 腾讯统一连接服务. The reported company name is 腾讯公司. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-08 12:56:32 (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: 腾讯统一连接服务
Company Name: 腾讯公司
MD5: 155e5a13d168ab63532988b4b31070b7
Size: 230 KB
First Published: 2017-09-29 02:09:49 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-08 12:56:32 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-08 12:56:32 (5 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on TADInstaller.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\qqpcmgr\12.9.19141.213\androidserver\1.0.0.584
%appdata%\tencent\androidserver\1.0.0.584
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\idcdjoyapn\androidserver\1.0.0.584
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\bbsqwy6yhk\androidserver\1.0.0.584
%programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\12.9.19152.219\androidserver\1.0.0.584
%programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\12.8.19072.214\androidserver\1.0.0.584
%programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\12.10.19212.207\androidserver\1.0.0.584
%programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\12.9.19161.223\androidserver\1.0.0.584
%programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\12.9.19161.223\androidserver
%appdata%\tencent\androidserver

ThreatInfo has observed TADInstaller.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 TADInstaller.dll across 25 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country China
Share 43.9%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 43.9% 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 74.5%
Windows 7 15.6%
Windows Server 2012 R2 3.4%
Windows 8.1 2.8%
Windows Server 2008 R2 1.9%
Windows 8 1.5%
Windows Server 2012 0.2%
Windows XP 0.2%

The most common operating system signal for TADInstaller.dll is Windows 10 with 74.5% 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

TADInstaller.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 0x00021fe9
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 221696

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

.text 151552 bytes · 68.4% of section data
MD5 04583cb6ac4dffdae1790d7fa2199879
.rdata 48128 bytes · 21.7% of section data
MD5 28c13803f0508faf38b2cf5bb6a7752b
.data 2560 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 e9e083f6b0a0ee84d7f38acb2cdb8f87
.rsrc 4096 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 0e9d09c7e79fa76c171f6db81bd5cdfa
.reloc 15360 bytes · 6.9% of section data
MD5 2669026bc6fb974cdd02580a2300678a

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 155e5a13d168ab63532988b4b31070b7.
  • 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.