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xplatformex.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-05-22 02:09:45 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-05 07:34:47 (5 years ago).
Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited. 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
xplatformex.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with QQ2013. The reported company name is Tencent. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-05 07:34:47 (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: | QQ2013 |
| Company Name: | Tencent |
| MD5: | c2ce1953fadb7dbc6de4cb19c2d7ea71 |
| Size: | 219 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-22 02:09:45 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-05 07:34:47 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-05 07:34:47 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on xplatformex.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%\tencent\qqintl\bin |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\fwsvmvawmbjournmtjhkmtnvyqdkdeog\qqintl\bin |
| %programfiles%\tencent\bin |
| %programfiles%\tencent\qqintl |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\fraqbc8wsa\qqintl |
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed xplatformex.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 xplatformex.dll across 40 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 28.9% 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 xplatformex.dll is Windows 10 with 62.3% 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
xplatformex.dll 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.
3d5e13596faac214d7091746a609f8db
230c43694526f50b45a2811a3f3a2122
5767ddf9a375baa77099f25a0524de92
2d49c803f4f40daaa7b93bcc9547a516
fb905fc48c444249ea77bb5b68f45437
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.