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ACE-SSC64.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 3ca83f2c073a5c8600e46ef5bfab968f
Latest seen 2024-07-31 23:01:16 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-06-23 23:41:51 (2 years ago)
Size 2 MB

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-07-31 23:01:16 (2 years ago)
File hash
3ca83f2c073a5c8600e46ef5bfab968f
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2023-06-23 23:41:51 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-07-31 23:01:16 (2 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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

ACE-SSC64.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 2024-07-31 23:01:16 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If ACE-SSC64.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: 3ca83f2c073a5c8600e46ef5bfab968f
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2023-06-23 23:41:51 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-07-31 23:01:16 (2 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-07-31 23:01:16 (2 years ago)
ACE-SSC64.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-SSC64.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
%sysdrive%\nikke\nikke\game\anticheatexpert\sguard\x64

ThreatInfo has observed ACE-SSC64.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-SSC64.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-SSC64.dll is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x000ca478
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 2305024

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

.text 1249280 bytes · 54.2% of section data
MD5 d37524b6c643daf45a17203ae724ec76
.rdata 357376 bytes · 15.5% of section data
MD5 5d4a6129bc55d691e22101e4fac7052d
.data 55296 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 fe1052efcea174cc35d1e05575cc2546
.pdata 74752 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 b9f7e28a81bae614d93aac3b6cdde834
.gfids 3072 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4d70512eff114a6f98c937c005052b2e
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 0907b24cb4367269bb1700cf1b1b5f26
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 64625946a56db7a893f0189cf1f2d520
.reloc 10240 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 bb33aa60a30b1fa2c0c11df38889db5a
.tvm0 552960 bytes · 24.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 768cbe01f4c3fe58ac1d134d5cadc0e3

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-SSC64.dll by MD5 3ca83f2c073a5c8600e46ef5bfab968f. It is part of the Trojan report group. 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 3ca83f2c073a5c8600e46ef5bfab968f.
  • 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. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.