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pdpkd16.dll threat report

Detected as Adware.Amonetize File reputation report
MD5 601b4d34000110f4f3d1934be59e0695
Latest seen 2022-06-10 23:07:00 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-02-04 21:53:49 (4 years ago)
Size 114 KB
Publisher Sybase, Inc.
Product PowerDesigner

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Amonetize. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.

Detection name
Adware.Amonetize
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-06-10 23:07:00 (3 years ago)
File hash
601b4d34000110f4f3d1934be59e0695
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Amonetize.

Timeline

First seen 2022-02-04 21:53:49 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-06-10 23:07:00 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Sybase, Inc.. Product metadata: PowerDesigner.

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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

File context

pdpkd16.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PowerDesigner. The reported company name is Sybase, Inc.. The current detection status is Adware.Amonetize, based on the latest analysis from 2022-06-10 23:07:00 (3 years ago).

If pdpkd16.dll appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Adware.Amonetize.

File Details

Product Name: PowerDesigner
Company Name: Sybase, Inc.
MD5: 601b4d34000110f4f3d1934be59e0695
Size: 114 KB
First Published: 2022-02-04 21:53:49 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-06-10 23:07:00 (3 years ago)
Status: Adware.Amonetize (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-06-10 23:07:00 (3 years ago)

Detection screenshot

pdpkd16.dll detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\sybase

ThreatInfo has observed pdpkd16.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.

Geography:

2 observed countries
50.0%
50.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Cyprus 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 pdpkd16.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

pdpkd16.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000087c3
Image base 0x67d00000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 116224

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

.text 37376 bytes · 32.2% of section data
MD5 ce90044d17373333f6b986367cf50634
.rdata 36352 bytes · 31.3% of section data
MD5 63c9203877924e659f6e9817fd86c49c
.data 2560 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 7b7a6f7ce026cf38b11db9fa9017993a
.rsrc 30720 bytes · 26.4% of section data
MD5 27fe0b7c6db704ade032c3a31560d9d6
.reloc 9216 bytes · 7.9% of section data
MD5 97f7fab30a3293767892ca412ef5f616

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

GridinSoft detects this file as Adware.Amonetize

This report identifies pdpkd16.dll by MD5 601b4d34000110f4f3d1934be59e0695. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 601b4d34000110f4f3d1934be59e0695.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.