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qbclient.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2018-06-17 15:13:43 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-05-15 20:33:01 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Tencent Inc.. Product metadata: 腾讯浏览服务组件.
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
qbclient.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 腾讯浏览服务组件. The reported company name is Tencent Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-05-15 20:33:01 (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: | 腾讯浏览服务组件 |
| Company Name: | Tencent Inc. |
| MD5: | 220a4b55682136b08e7207356aaec050 |
| Size: | 530 KB |
| First Published: | 2018-06-17 15:13:43 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-05-15 20:33:01 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-05-15 20:33:01 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on qbclient.exe 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:
| %appdata%\tencent\deskgo\webkit |
ThreatInfo has observed qbclient.exe 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 qbclient.exe across 6 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 42.1% 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 qbclient.exe is Windows 10 with 63.2% 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
qbclient.exe 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.
862b790caa92a8e9d50661ce2df01f8f
b9ac0d06d737d0b0c21bb1ae2960af43
b4a026c2245d6a5ff7301e685a31d4e4
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
850ed4f61aa4ef826c0f7fc0fde56570
24f971eaaae6b8e25fb0652dfa01c340
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.