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TAOKernelEx64_ev.sys file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2024-07-27 23:00:29 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-07-27 23:00:29 (2 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
TAOKernelEx64_ev.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 腾讯电脑管家. The reported company name is Tencent. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-07-27 23:00:29 (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: | 腾讯电脑管家 |
| Company Name: | Tencent |
| MD5: | 71d9005289dc8f31c0cf6df770583055 |
| Size: | 100 KB |
| First Published: | 2024-07-27 23:00:29 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-07-27 23:00:29 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-07-27 23:00:29 (2 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on TAOKernelEx64_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:
| %system% |
ThreatInfo has observed TAOKernelEx64_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 TAOKernelEx64_ev.sys across 1 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 100.0% 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 TAOKernelEx64_ev.sys is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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
TAOKernelEx64_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.
30c12fca7a247069099320efde41288e
5674a0974e71291cda8bf080186ab373
0e001ab554a2faac28d90abc9759d450
452bf33931a27679f5ff6f5602301b76
0896fde29441f2dbdca8163ccbfffe69
b35e9fcda817b2018b3080333d060c4a
94154116986084cc3e9039b2b9f9354c
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.