GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
qico.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2018-01-18 15:11:28 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-27 16:51:04 (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
qico.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 16:51:04 (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: | 3380ecbfc16f900082939600db08a776 |
| Size: | 36 KB |
| First Published: | 2018-01-18 15:11:28 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-02-27 16:51:04 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-02-27 16:51:04 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Corel Corporation |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on qico.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 qico.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 qico.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 qico.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
qico.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.
b5cdca655614d082e8c3fe52d28af470
9d2c767b13447e80f35909f035728443
c4b254c97592b5c609ee0a1e05d5c966
d7318b265562e296fc244cd437a4ef48
464416380c8e3c2dd509e20349a1b823
515f8c4d3211960700618db4e4528b8b
1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
d2b5a7b5e9fa575d616cc7da81429ef7
f06bde7feeff6b6af7aab467ddbee5ae
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.