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AcroRd32.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
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
- 2023-07-11 23:37:41 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 19b0e68568fc5ce908a20b4a9c107df1
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!.
First seen 2023-07-11 23:37:41 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-07-11 23:37:41 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Adobe Systems Inc.. Product metadata: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.
Signed by Adobe 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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.
File context
AcroRd32.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. The reported company name is Adobe Systems Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2023-07-11 23:37:41 (2 years ago).
If AcroRd32.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!.
File Details
| Product Name: | Adobe Acrobat Reader DC |
| Company Name: | Adobe Systems Inc. |
| MD5: | 19b0e68568fc5ce908a20b4a9c107df1 |
| Size: | 37 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-07-11 23:37:41 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-07-11 23:37:41 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-07-11 23:37:41 (2 years ago) |
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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Adobe Inc. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on AcroRd32.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%\adobe\acrobat reader dc |
ThreatInfo has observed AcroRd32.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 AcroRd32.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 Benin 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 AcroRd32.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
AcroRd32.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.
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7a119172bb8cc8f8389373b7a1b9e0f6
c14a45d22020db5dffc5f3109fc0e218
05503740248472117b9ec797df43dc73
7a3a6898ea0fa43683d37e054ec5e9d8
c1a2b4d5f409f51ada5c2b231cb38462
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5a38fc80855569fac59721e5201fa8ce
44fee72755bdb70b91fba289552b785d
20cc4f51c986e03935b3f83edfe96646
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 AcroRd32.dll by MD5 19b0e68568fc5ce908a20b4a9c107df1. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.