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TcHevcEnc.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2019-04-26 01:23:59 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-04 03:40:16 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Tencent. Product metadata: Spear Engine.
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
TcHevcEnc.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 2021-01-04 03:40:16 (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: | 4421828b5609ee856a4d05fcc406c08e |
| Size: | 482 KB |
| First Published: | 2019-04-26 01:23:59 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-04 03:40:16 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-04 03:40:16 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on TcHevcEnc.dll 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\qq |
ThreatInfo has observed TcHevcEnc.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 TcHevcEnc.dll across 2 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 60.0% 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 TcHevcEnc.dll is Windows 10 with 80.0% 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
TcHevcEnc.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.
5a735117403498bf1dd2796df3eb8d41
cd0cc8e71f8a708d616cb30be0b746b7
b15998e91a1d54b05c5bb3088f86dd5d
0c1f4295e4cc3296a4d18c8cf9bcc757
e7faf517c6e4760d74c6a9f54067b541
258b14cc547a52ea9ea6c9c1f07734b4
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.