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FAEB.tmp file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 d47ce72d2b4cbb55596f9903f54744e0
Latest seen 2021-09-21 20:36:24 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 23:07:03 (8 years ago)
Size 27 KB
Publisher Tencent
Product QQPCHW
Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 23:07:03 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-09-21 20:36:24 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Tencent. Product metadata: QQPCHW.

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.

File context

FAEB.tmp is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with QQPCHW. The reported company name is Tencent. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-09-21 20:36:24 (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.

File Details

Product Name: QQPCHW
Company Name: Tencent
MD5: d47ce72d2b4cbb55596f9903f54744e0
Size: 27 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 23:07:03 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-09-21 20:36:24 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-09-21 20:36:24 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on FAEB.tmp 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\qqpcmgr\12.5.18755.213
%programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\12.1.18202.223
%programfiles%\qqpcmgr\12.3.18498.501
%programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\12.5.18752.211
%programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\12.3.18483.221
%programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\12.5.18733.301
%programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\12.5.18768.219
%programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\12.4.18584.206
%programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\12.6.18863.209
%programfiles%\qqpcmgr\12.5.18768.219

ThreatInfo has observed FAEB.tmp 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:

4 observed names
QQPCHW-x64_ev.sys 2EAB.tmp E37D.tmp FAEB.tmp

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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen FAEB.tmp across 26 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country China
Share 41.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 41.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 78.7%
Windows 7 11.9%
Windows Server 2012 R2 4.3%
Windows Server 2008 R2 2.2%
Windows 8.1 1.5%
Windows XP 0.6%
Windows 8 0.6%
Windows Server 2016 0.2%

The most common operating system signal for FAEB.tmp is Windows 10 with 78.7% 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.

Analysis

FAEB.tmp is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x00006064
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 8704

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

.text 5120 bytes · 58.8% of section data
MD5 62653cf0058288ffcf8039177fec58bb
.rdata 512 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 70d7b9f6665914133879df65a003cda7
.data 512 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 043c46095689123e1f5be96c109c2f46
.pdata 512 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 63c96cfddaf63513d0614bf2fbbcac58
INIT 1024 bytes · 11.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 91992e0fe6d6dda21b64a25642480af1
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 11.8% of section data
MD5 8db94fae242d747f3c6aa65e94a3be63

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 d47ce72d2b4cbb55596f9903f54744e0.
  • 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.