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sciter.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2023-09-04 23:25:48 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-09-07 23:26:42 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Terra Informatica Software, Inc.. Product metadata: The Sciter Engine.
Signed by Avanquest Software (7270356 Canada Inc). The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
sciter.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with The Sciter Engine. The reported company name is Terra Informatica Software, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-09-07 23:26:42 (2 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: | The Sciter Engine |
| Company Name: | Terra Informatica Software, Inc. |
| MD5: | 079b1d040e89bef5505a3e8e3a705601 |
| Size: | 7 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-09-04 23:25:48 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-09-07 23:26:42 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-09-07 23:26:42 (2 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Avanquest Software (7270356 Canada Inc) |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on sciter.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% |
ThreatInfo has observed sciter.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 sciter.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Colombia 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:
The most common operating system signal for sciter.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
sciter.dll is identified as pe for 64-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.
bdf2cc808b4b409bf116fa67f229a5e9
6988e5051b936fa860a1676801a801f8
9592b58d20752547163dad56dc836e77
a6a8411b1bab63502e71926b9e521ffe
12c6562583e205d2d4eabb648754492f
a5e70b021f1b8d42bfc00f3daa41c299
90928c126e9113f286317e5d009f463c
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.