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TAOAcceleratorEx64_ev.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 2c13ff6417759166c5afacb7d55a0ef4
Latest seen 2024-07-25 23:01:30 (2 years ago)
First seen 2019-07-02 16:25:59 (6 years ago)
Size 113 KB
Publisher Tencent
Product 电脑管家
Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2019-07-02 16:25:59 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2024-07-25 23:01:30 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Tencent. Product metadata: 电脑管家.

Digital signature

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.

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

TAOAcceleratorEx64_ev.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 电脑管家. The reported company name is Tencent. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-07-25 23:01:30 (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: 电脑管家
Company Name: Tencent
MD5: 2c13ff6417759166c5afacb7d55a0ef4
Size: 113 KB
First Published: 2019-07-02 16:25:59 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-07-25 23:01:30 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-07-25 23:01:30 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on TAOAcceleratorEx64_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:

%programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr
%system%

ThreatInfo has observed TAOAcceleratorEx64_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 TAOAcceleratorEx64_ev.sys across 10 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country China
Share 22.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 22.7% 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 97.8%
Windows 7 2.2%

The most common operating system signal for TAOAcceleratorEx64_ev.sys is Windows 10 with 97.8% 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

TAOAcceleratorEx64_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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x00009cd0
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 97280

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

.text 63488 bytes · 65.3% of section data
MD5 321b7f012a64c4145b9144ee510a9f83
.rdata 9728 bytes · 10.0% of section data
MD5 8a3c9372c9bb74a27c28ce7c0ed4e75d
.data 11776 bytes · 12.1% of section data
MD5 29fede66ec9ea5db94d75cd801657753
.pdata 6144 bytes · 6.3% of section data
MD5 c3a6d9a5a5b0d80f15e12d0c9c2c3dd2
PAGE 1024 bytes · 1.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 158accd049abfc92d10bb8e429c4c8ad
INIT 3584 bytes · 3.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0cbccf43ef0ff3ec276969bd6e75d44a
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 290f57be19ba376b09fcda83f78ca74c
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 9ee56f82a1c97aac026caaccf4183772

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 2c13ff6417759166c5afacb7d55a0ef4.
  • 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.