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A0017026.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Tencent. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- PUP.Tencent
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-04-18 23:20:51 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- 5eaf1b08b8ab90cddb6e655715a1919d
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Tencent, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-05-24 15:07:07 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2022-04-18 23:20:51 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Tencent Ltd.. Product metadata: QQ影音工具箱.
Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
A0017026.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with QQ影音工具箱. The reported company name is Tencent Ltd.. The current detection status is PUP.Tencent, based on the latest analysis from 2022-04-18 23:20:51 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If A0017026.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as PUP.Tencent.
File Details
| Product Name: | QQ影音工具箱 |
| Company Name: | Tencent Ltd. |
| MD5: | 5eaf1b08b8ab90cddb6e655715a1919d |
| Size: | 4 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-24 15:07:07 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-04-18 23:20:51 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Tencent (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-04-18 23:20:51 (4 years ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Overview
| Signed By: | Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on A0017026.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:
| %programfiles%\tencent\qqplayer |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\rmxibktlhfugmsknbkuztszxgbbcwnwm\qqplayer |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\euvskeqxuceglbidzrqsejhgclhljsex\qqplayer |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\1xvpfvjcrg\qqplayer |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\npbpvcznlgojkyxbqyqhfkimiqjfqzqi\qqplayer |
| %appdata%\zhp\quarantine |
| %programfiles%\tencent |
| %sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{8d42bc2e-8633-4738-8c91-82c48b0e1efc} |
| %programfiles% |
| %sysdrive%\الضفدع\mmcd |
ThreatInfo has observed A0017026.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.
File Names:
3 observed namesThis 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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen A0017026.exe across 38 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 45.3% 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 A0017026.exe is Windows 7 with 50.1% 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
A0017026.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.
cbc900bbdb395642e764fa6c9ed4a28d
bf185fe4e95bf5f0cc009b71db7b3786
9dfc0ff9e612de844cada696815942ef
5e799f7967f436dd02f277f032672cdb
b1b51e6a4ddc31bba28303b3b6580996
e4f8796ff98e3f57485b4d0368868309
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
GridinSoft detects this file as PUP.Tencent
This report identifies A0017026.exe by MD5 5eaf1b08b8ab90cddb6e655715a1919d. It is part of the PUP report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.