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TsQBDrv.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 88a9a79ab05455e912b0706b4d3f5fa3
Latest seen 2021-10-12 20:28:32 (4 years ago)
First seen 2018-02-15 16:15:01 (8 years ago)
Size 76 KB
Publisher Tencent Inc.
Product QQ浏览器
Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2018-02-15 16:15:01 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-12 20:28:32 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Tencent Inc.. Product metadata: QQ浏览器.

Digital signature

Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Observed locations

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

  1. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

TsQBDrv.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with QQ浏览器. The reported company name is Tencent Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-10-12 20:28:32 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

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: QQ浏览器
Company Name: Tencent Inc.
MD5: 88a9a79ab05455e912b0706b4d3f5fa3
Size: 76 KB
First Published: 2018-02-15 16:15:01 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-10-12 20:28:32 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-10-12 20:28:32 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on TsQBDrv.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\qqbrowser\driver

ThreatInfo has observed TsQBDrv.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 TsQBDrv.sys across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Taiwan
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 33.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for TsQBDrv.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

TsQBDrv.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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x00014064
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 68096

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 47104 bytes · 69.2% of section data
MD5 e738fbbf9125054fb1b9f2dfc2416491
.rdata 8704 bytes · 12.8% of section data
MD5 d98045685d346369195f7313bb3a75a1
.data 5120 bytes · 7.5% of section data
MD5 6f8196291fc184911ef8a7ad4d89cd07
.pdata 2048 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 83993f0f7e3aa00208fde0bc1a2d3a59
INIT 3584 bytes · 5.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 781e0b4a1cb5e9700c30119757c0efe7
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 6e3b6fde61b16b4e1f781197c131c30c
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 7d4a8aa014d65bf782ab2c067cc02a9e

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.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 88a9a79ab05455e912b0706b4d3f5fa3.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.