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A0456470.dll threat report

Detected as Adware.Downloader File reputation report
MD5 2c1bd021e394bc6b20e9eb32101ad480
Latest seen 2021-01-07 08:50:31 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-03 21:01:28 (8 years ago)
Size 16 MB
Product Shockwave Flash

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

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Detection name
Adware.Downloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-07 08:50:31 (5 years ago)
File hash
2c1bd021e394bc6b20e9eb32101ad480
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Downloader.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-03 21:01:28 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-07 08:50:31 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Adobe Systems, Inc.. Product metadata: Shockwave Flash.

Digital signature

Signed by Catalina Group Limited. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.

A0456470.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Shockwave Flash. The reported company name is Adobe Systems, Inc.. The current detection status is Adware.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-07 08:50:31 (5 years ago).

If A0456470.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.Downloader.

Product Name: Shockwave Flash
Company Name: Adobe Systems, Inc.
MD5: 2c1bd021e394bc6b20e9eb32101ad480
Size: 16 MB
First Published: 2017-07-03 21:01:28 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-07 08:50:31 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.Downloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-07 08:50:31 (5 years ago)
A0456470.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.

Signed By: Catalina Group Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on A0456470.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.

%localappdata%\catalinagroup\citrio\application\48.0.2564.270\pepperflash
%localappdata%\catalinagroup\citrio\application\50.0.2661.272\pepperflash
%localappdata%\catalinagroup\citrio\application\50.0.2661.273\pepperflash
%localappdata%\catalinagroup\citrio\application\50.0.2661.271\pepperflash
%sysdrive%\downloads005\citrio 48.0.2564.270\48.0.2564.270
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{c52b72cc-fd71-4681-b415-f03a3112c2d4}
%localappdata%\catalinagroup\citrio\application\50.0.2661.271
%localappdata%\catalinagroup\citrio\application\50.0.2661.273
%localappdata%\catalinagroup\citrio\application\50.0.2661.272

ThreatInfo has observed A0456470.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.

pepflashplayer.dll A0456470.dll

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Windows 10 50.0%
Windows 7 35.7%
Windows XP 7.1%
Windows 8.1 7.1%

The most common operating system signal for A0456470.dll is Windows 10 with 50.0% 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.

A0456470.dll is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0079650b
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 16796672

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

.text 11822080 bytes · 70.4% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 452a7d639d7d54af75e78158652cb64c
.rodata 4608 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 961b8bc20d84f8383949dde07de5b191
.rdata 3458560 bytes · 20.6% of section data
MD5 e75e049f53a9e4675188d33e7dde3bbb
.data 834048 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 e1fb20d07bf75fb320cec94881075c36
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 2560 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 8c4afd0786197ff7dd6269f60c8867de
.reloc 674304 bytes · 4.0% of section data
MD5 f2acbecaaed7f4a6eb84ac32cb836fee

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.Downloader

This report identifies A0456470.dll by MD5 2c1bd021e394bc6b20e9eb32101ad480. 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 2c1bd021e394bc6b20e9eb32101ad480.
  • 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.