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TSFSEngine.DAT threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Tencent. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- PUP.Tencent
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-01-14 21:41:18 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- 65d5f84e554b1c99b0f105fce122ac92
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Tencent.
First seen 2017-05-22 11:23:22 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-01-14 21:41:18 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Tencent. Product metadata: Tencent qq pc manager.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.
File context
TSFSEngine.DAT is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Tencent qq pc manager. The reported company name is Tencent. The current detection status is PUP.Tencent, based on the latest analysis from 2022-01-14 21:41:18 (4 years ago).
If TSFSEngine.DAT appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as PUP.Tencent.
File Details
| Product Name: | Tencent qq pc manager |
| Company Name: | Tencent |
| MD5: | 65d5f84e554b1c99b0f105fce122ac92 |
| Size: | 101 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-22 11:23:22 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-01-14 21:41:18 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Tencent (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-01-14 21:41:18 (4 years ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Overview
| Signed By: | Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on TSFSEngine.DAT 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\12.5.18755.213 |
| %programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\12.1.18202.223 |
| %programfiles%\qqpcmgr\12.3.18498.501 |
| %programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\11.5.17490.219 |
| %programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\12.5.18752.211 |
| %programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\12.3.18483.221 |
| %programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\11.0.16794.227 |
| %programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\12.5.18768.219 |
| %programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\10.9.16345.222 |
| %programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\11.8.17919.214 |
ThreatInfo has observed TSFSEngine.DAT 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 TSFSEngine.DAT across 51 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 22.1% 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 TSFSEngine.DAT is Windows 10 with 56.4% 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
TSFSEngine.DAT 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.
4d1d860c9d2aaae3e1321d0feb9e54bb
eb066d864ef70a10e69377a74b8c2cb7
e8efe3b521a5775caa9bf79f4d7585cc
d16334e464cf7b5aa4941dbc9936f08b
863b8b5298c0ba9056119b41088782c0
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
GridinSoft detects this file as PUP.Tencent
This report identifies TSFSEngine.DAT by MD5 65d5f84e554b1c99b0f105fce122ac92. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.