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TAOKernel64.sys file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2020-07-18 22:14:59 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-09-21 20:35:26 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited.
Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited. 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
TAOKernel64.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The reported company name is Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-09-21 20:35:26 (4 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
| Company Name: | Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited |
| MD5: | f31261d94b099fd13b6a541e35bb14cc |
| Size: | 83 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-07-18 22:14:59 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-09-21 20:35:26 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-09-21 20:35:26 (4 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on TAOKernel64.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:
| %system% |
| %programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr |
ThreatInfo has observed TAOKernel64.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 TAOKernel64.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 Taiwan with 38.5% 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 TAOKernel64.sys is Windows 10 with 84.6% 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
TAOKernel64.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.
474f5f1455ba6fea62c5dc005d107388
b5c341cdd642d96add9091775d321525
f5da9745981985b49e77cbec76273543
c751dd16180133048bf847c45c89a3dd
34e024671b5532cbc10c5649057eb4a5
73e66ab50bac689656e6d73bd7742617
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.