GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
VSFilter.ax file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-06-08 17:02:04 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-04-11 20:22:22 (5 years ago).
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
VSFilter.ax is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with VSFilter. The reported company name is Gabest. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-04-11 20:22:22 (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: | VSFilter |
| Company Name: | Gabest |
| MD5: | a376270b430093a32c0e3f667b1de822 |
| Size: | 957 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-06-08 17:02:04 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-04-11 20:22:22 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-04-11 20:22:22 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on VSFilter.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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\tencent\qqplayer |
| %programfiles%\tencent |
ThreatInfo has observed VSFilter.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen VSFilter.ax across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Egypt with 75.0% 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 VSFilter.ax is Windows 7 with 62.5% 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
VSFilter.ax 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.
666c9aa3f281af4c2f6713067f6bda8b
c7891c9bc3bd469116a13f275667ce1c
fe98dc970b1d0eaf7bb318f6cca32b70
e451457e7d38bb7f310cf993f4aeab4f
b1b51e6a4ddc31bba28303b3b6580996
ccdff2767b5773a1762ab56959349275
38f3bceb1c9d67b29f958ecc7cbb634b
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.