Windows 10 and 11 often fetch OEM drivers via Windows Update. You might see a notification: "Installing Qualcomm driver – Qc1051deu-x64.exe". This is normal.
Cybercriminals may use Qc1051deu-x64.exe as a Trojan dropper. Known impersonations include:
This executable is a setup wizard used in Germany for digital identification and postal services. It is most commonly associated with Postident, a process used by Deutsche Post to verify identities online (often required for opening bank accounts, SIM card registration, or government services). Qc1051deu-x64.exe
Instead of going to a physical post office, this software allows users to verify their identity via webcam or smartphone by scanning their ID card and having a video call with a post office employee.
If run from Command Prompt, you might see messages like: Windows 10 and 11 often fetch OEM drivers via Windows Update
Extracting driver package...
Installing Qualcomm QC1051 device driver...
Device "Qualcomm 1051 Series Wireless Adapter" installed successfully.
If no uninstaller exists:
Cause: Generic heuristic detection – often a false positive for driver unpackers. Fix: Submit the file to Microsoft Security Intelligence for analysis. If clean, add an exclusion. If no uninstaller exists: Cause: Generic heuristic detection
Rarely, third-party driver updaters (like Driver Booster or Snappy Driver Installer) will extract files with this naming scheme. However, those tools often repackage original drivers.
