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qbroker.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 04e0941ee04f786f2485043faff6caf3
Latest seen 2021-10-12 20:28:52 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-26 09:05:47 (9 years ago)
Size 274 KB
Publisher Tencent Inc.
Product QQ浏览器

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-26 09:05:47 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-12 20:28:52 (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.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.

qbroker.exe 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 20:28:52 (4 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: QQ浏览器
Company Name: Tencent Inc.
MD5: 04e0941ee04f786f2485043faff6caf3
Size: 274 KB
First Published: 2017-05-26 09:05:47 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-10-12 20:28:52 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-10-12 20:28:52 (4 years ago)

The signature on qbroker.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.

%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{f14a1c2c-a641-43f9-a293-b0cb265a4677}\rp1244
%programfiles%\tencent\qqbrowser\9.6.11125.400\qbroker
%temp%\12au1afe7f95\bin\qbroker
%programfiles%\tencent\qqbrowser\9.6.11346.400\qbroker
%temp%\12au9c524f\bin\qbroker
%programfiles%\tencent\qqbrowser\9.5.10801.400\qbroker
%programfiles%\tencent\qqbrowser\9.5.10218.400\qbroker
%programfiles%\tencent\qqbrowser\9.5.10937.400\qbroker
%programfiles%\tencent\qqbrowser\9.6.11681.400\qbroker
%programfiles%\tencent\qqbrowser\9.6.11372.400\qbroker

ThreatInfo has observed qbroker.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.

A0428976.exe qbroker.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Windows 10 59.7%
Windows 7 26.0%
Windows 8.1 4.5%
Windows Server 2012 R2 3.9%
Windows XP 3.2%
Windows Server 2003 1.3%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.6%
Windows Server 2016 0.6%

The most common operating system signal for qbroker.exe is Windows 10 with 59.7% 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.

qbroker.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00017469
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 273920

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

.text 200704 bytes · 73.3% of section data
MD5 a3a634747841ff2b6a8bb861bbbeaf5c
.rdata 51712 bytes · 18.9% of section data
MD5 89bd692857c7d1928c162cdafd9b5faf
.data 8192 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 0b54360a371376623897b3e58bab713b
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 aebe1caf6bd0ba492fbecc00d0e9fc18
.reloc 11264 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 33226fb54dd9469ad716e6f1a699b34f

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 04e0941ee04f786f2485043faff6caf3.
  • 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.