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tak.cde file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 bdb65dce335ac29eccbc2ca7a7ad36b7
Latest seen 2024-03-22 23:01:12 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-26 14:07:40 (9 years ago)
Size 110 KB
Publisher Thomas Becker, Osnabrueck
Product TAK Lossless Audio Compressor

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-26 14:07:40 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2024-03-22 23:01:12 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Thomas Becker, Osnabrueck. Product metadata: TAK Lossless Audio Compressor.

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

tak.cde is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with TAK Lossless Audio Compressor. The reported company name is Thomas Becker, Osnabrueck. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-03-22 23:01:12 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

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: TAK Lossless Audio Compressor
Company Name: Thomas Becker, Osnabrueck
MD5: bdb65dce335ac29eccbc2ca7a7ad36b7
Size: 110 KB
First Published: 2017-05-26 14:07:40 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-03-22 23:01:12 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-03-22 23:01:12 (2 years ago)

Common Places:

%programfiles%\baofeng\stormplayer\core\codecs
%programfiles%\xrecode3\bin\x64
%programfiles%\baofeng\magicencoder\core\codecs
%programfiles%\company\k-lite codec pack\filters\dcbass
%programfiles%\baofeng\stormplayer\core
%programfiles%\xrecode3\bin
%programfiles%\baofeng\magicencoder\core
%programfiles%
%sysdrive%\baofengtemp\core
%programfiles%\stdbutton\bin

ThreatInfo has observed tak.cde 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:

2 observed names
tak_deco_lib.dll tak.cde

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 tak.cde across 30 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country China
Share 28.8%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 28.8% 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 73.2%
Windows 7 16.2%
Windows 8.1 7.1%
Windows XP 2.5%
Windows Server 2003 0.5%
Windows 8 0.5%

The most common operating system signal for tak.cde is Windows 10 with 73.2% 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

tak.cde 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 0x00017530
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 111616

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

CODE 91648 bytes · 82.1% of section data
MD5 76238aed9a5378adc468b57931e01d06
DATA 5632 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 301b556a48a07e310a84b1d4ff857f88
BSS 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 2048 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 ca0fb6bbc5f17df8f8b2c2c0d900815e
.edata 1536 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 ac6d35eac8757783545c7fc4accc1a28
.reloc 5120 bytes · 4.6% of section data
MD5 28c9d336b019a90e5cde004376017248
.rsrc 5632 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 6db0e600d5ebce0c3ce86033f1a01575

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 bdb65dce335ac29eccbc2ca7a7ad36b7.
  • 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. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.