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PocoNet.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 20f298b4effc3c1fd423b72774f77e5e
Latest seen 2026-03-31 23:00:45 (2 months ago)
First seen 2026-03-26 23:00:47 (2 months ago)
Size 871 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

PocoNet.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: 20f298b4effc3c1fd423b72774f77e5e
Size: 871 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 PocoNet.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 PocoNet.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 PocoNet.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 PocoNet.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

PocoNet.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 0x0006badc
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 880640

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

.text 485888 bytes · 55.2% of section data
MD5 91a3b3f17d541c46891bbe08d11e2846
.rdata 339968 bytes · 38.6% of section data
MD5 09a2756705463470188f206ad514fb5e
.data 20480 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 6f97924bed1e26ffcc6352e36f69cd6e
.pdata 28672 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 d56bac0595590cc9232e31bcb10c26d3
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 6ac781d6fd2838a6317398785b789189
.reloc 4096 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 23234e90233b8da0bbdd7d08a1907ff1

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 20f298b4effc3c1fd423b72774f77e5e.
  • 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.