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pdsnc16.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2022-05-17 23:12:48 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-05-17 23:12:48 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: Sybase Inc.. Product metadata: PowerDesigner.
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
pdsnc16.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 Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-05-17 23:12:48 (3 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: | PowerDesigner |
| Company Name: | Sybase Inc. |
| MD5: | f0611f420b9a0bbafdcc9eb5f73e1815 |
| Size: | 377 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-05-17 23:12:48 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-05-17 23:12:48 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-05-17 23:12:48 (3 years ago) |
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\sybase |
ThreatInfo has observed pdsnc16.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 pdsnc16.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Egypt with 100.0% 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 pdsnc16.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
pdsnc16.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.
e0b9c01367b7b62d9af80c53f44cdef6
ff5f67ac33e430ec24a07304952cd0ed
c9fa87b75a52f692d469f9ba797ac5fc
d551b26f88aaac50fc92f024a9bc79d4
7dadd682b6f80a40ca79712a42a956fd
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.