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ACE-DFS64.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 f0d065808f4aec658775dab7743049b2
Latest seen 2022-12-30 23:15:42 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-12-30 23:15:42 (3 years ago)
Size 9 MB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Heur!. 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
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-12-30 23:15:42 (3 years ago)
File hash
f0d065808f4aec658775dab7743049b2
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!.

Timeline

First seen 2022-12-30 23:15:42 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-12-30 23:15:42 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ANTICHEATEXPERT.COM. Product metadata: Anti-Cheat Expert.

Digital signature

Signed by HIGH MORALE DEVELOPMENTS 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. 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.

ACE-DFS64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Anti-Cheat Expert. The reported company name is ANTICHEATEXPERT.COM. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2022-12-30 23:15:42 (3 years ago).

If ACE-DFS64.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 Trojan.Heur!.

Product Name: Anti-Cheat Expert
Company Name: ANTICHEATEXPERT.COM
MD5: f0d065808f4aec658775dab7743049b2
Size: 9 MB
First Published: 2022-12-30 23:15:42 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-12-30 23:15:42 (3 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-12-30 23:15:42 (3 years ago)
ACE-DFS64.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: HIGH MORALE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
Status: Valid

The signature on ACE-DFS64.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.

%programfiles%\anticheatexpert\sguard\x64

ThreatInfo has observed ACE-DFS64.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ACE-DFS64.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.

ACE-DFS64.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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00097ba4
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 9682944

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

.text 828416 bytes · 8.6% of section data
MD5 dd3d1b56a8437909ef296e51c6a19a1b
.rdata 513536 bytes · 5.3% of section data
MD5 ec45c3faaf21de72cd283e0bdfa6c179
.data 27648 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 46dc56e4e705056c8b3a124cacb65195
.pdata 32256 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 6835c0a2b53aa6b905fc518115f1bce5
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f70a2c66805f05c6c95d246479b72781
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 ae978f2195765279f1cf24dc18624f25
.reloc 5120 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 46bafd84466d86e48903937f0a59090d
.tvm0 8273920 bytes · 85.4% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 b079f464a9429397129d5fdffeb0fd8e

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 Trojan.Heur!

This report identifies ACE-DFS64.dll by MD5 f0d065808f4aec658775dab7743049b2. 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 f0d065808f4aec658775dab7743049b2.
  • 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.