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PocoEncodings.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 18a46b734b28ec5b4b464033c432989d
Latest seen 2026-03-31 23:00:45 (2 months ago)
First seen 2026-03-26 23:00:47 (2 months ago)
Size 873 KB
Publisher Applied Informatics Software Engineering GmbH
Product POCO C++ Libraries - http://pocoproject.org
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 2026-03-26 23:00:47 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-03-31 23:00:45 (2 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Applied Informatics Software Engineering GmbH. Product metadata: POCO C++ Libraries - http://pocoproject.org.

Digital signature

Signed by Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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

PocoEncodings.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with POCO C++ Libraries - http://pocoproject.org. The reported company name is Applied Informatics Software Engineering GmbH. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-31 23:00:45 (2 months 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: POCO C++ Libraries - http://pocoproject.org
Company Name: Applied Informatics Software Engineering GmbH
MD5: 18a46b734b28ec5b4b464033c432989d
Size: 873 KB
First Published: 2026-03-26 23:00:47 (2 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-31 23:00:45 (2 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-31 23:00:45 (2 months ago)

Overview

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

The signature on PocoEncodings.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%\steam\steamapps\common\abinfinite\abinfinite\binaries

ThreatInfo has observed PocoEncodings.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 PocoEncodings.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for PocoEncodings.dll is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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

PocoEncodings.dll is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00004af8
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 882688

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

.text 18432 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 738ef01171bd4eb220ec9088ef55492d
.rdata 856576 bytes · 97.0% of section data
MD5 74c3a59eb276245d9b243de86450b9b8
.data 3072 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 1fb660b117a52a0da4543b8d14a1cb14
.pdata 2048 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 d8afb0b21a474840f55f174bddcbbbe6
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 d90fd64a79425ef5832b5639c45ee117
.reloc 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 829e79dc9643e207a9e73f0d8e37c9fe

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 18a46b734b28ec5b4b464033c432989d.
  • 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.