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TRAE.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2019-09-30 13:21:46 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 12:11:36 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Tencent. Product metadata: Spear Engine.
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
TRAE.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Spear Engine. The reported company name is Tencent. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 12:11:36 (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: | Spear Engine |
| Company Name: | Tencent |
| MD5: | 9baf5d914c812e5caa33e17f31de3f39 |
| Size: | 4 MB |
| First Published: | 2019-09-30 13:21:46 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-14 12:11:36 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-14 12:11:36 (5 years ago) |
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\tencent |
ThreatInfo has observed TRAE.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 TRAE.dll across 26 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 22.5% 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 TRAE.dll is Windows 10 with 85.7% 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
TRAE.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
dcd649997c21c87d0e2033fc64e12589
e0fe59194e30882399487b50f532d7e2
2772873f777f1b4006ae7cc08d1c0d9a
b169f8ee4f8eaf4768ef3b1aabaa38b4
27bf4322038ecaa9a022e51dedcf20ec
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.