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qicns.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2018-01-18 15:11:27 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-27 16:52:09 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: The Qt Company Ltd. Product metadata: Qt5.
Signed by Corel Corporation. 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
qicns.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Qt5. The reported company name is The Qt Company Ltd. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-27 16:52:09 (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: | Qt5 |
| Company Name: | The Qt Company Ltd |
| MD5: | db5da88c8c3e030fe523e278a4051adb |
| Size: | 42 KB |
| First Published: | 2018-01-18 15:11:27 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-02-27 16:52:09 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-02-27 16:52:09 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Corel Corporation |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on qicns.dll 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%\winzip system utilities suite |
ThreatInfo has observed qicns.dll 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 qicns.dll across 11 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 35.7% 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 qicns.dll is Windows 10 with 58.6% 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
qicns.dll is identified as pe for 64-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.
77e536b8405bdd707b8d884cff0d335f
bc7ae2e75af250e25027c824bdac0175
7f3c72c29233d11eadca5e0c2f47b4a7
ec57e0f258252ea24bd360922bad903e
9e81c1999f0f1c6f16043c540bd841d5
1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
dcabb1b6e61d3c5be48bc660afb2ce40
5a6ddf3be722b22d760467a3b50089af
eb4c4dd89b597883e24991b8a7c0fb23
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.