TxNetReader.ax file report

MD5 fa5b2ecbaf2637a830bdbed749e51b63
Latest seen 2021-04-11 20:23:44 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-06-08 17:02:05 (8 years ago)
Size 389 KB
Publisher Gabest

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-06-08 17:02:05 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-04-11 20:23:44 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Gabest. Product metadata: TxNet Reader Filter.

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.

TxNetReader.ax is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with TxNet Reader Filter. The reported company name is Gabest. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-04-11 20:23:44 (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.

Product Name: TxNet Reader Filter
Company Name: Gabest
MD5: fa5b2ecbaf2637a830bdbed749e51b63
Size: 389 KB
First Published: 2017-06-08 17:02:05 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-04-11 20:23:44 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-04-11 20:23:44 (5 years ago)

The signature on TxNetReader.ax 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.

%programfiles%\tencent\qqplayer
%programfiles%\tencent
%programfiles%\tencent

ThreatInfo has observed TxNetReader.ax 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.

77.8%
11.1%
11.1%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Egypt with 77.8% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 66.7%
Windows XP 22.2%
Windows 8 11.1%

The most common operating system signal for TxNetReader.ax is Windows 7 with 66.7% 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.

TxNetReader.ax is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x10000000
Entry Address: 0x00016bb5

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 204800 d17d1c227be541aab0b6fe408030cc54
_TEXT64 8192 b9d1c7790db89b223052909acce7b363
.rdata 110592 3d475fe80eeacf4c43010c191fa59664
.data 24576 8b1bae361a502ede35fd7546d9004903
.idata 12288 1d068a6374a69c780cc3d7f80dec30cf
.rodata 4096 b1b51e6a4ddc31bba28303b3b6580996
.rsrc 4096 cb7480d125e4aa113d91c4e883fc267c
.reloc 20480 758f0e0a185c8ee58aa95b5e90f2375e

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.

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