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Acrobat.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
- 2023-09-02 23:44:59 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 1f88a5bdb9f99556b6605b08db941568
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!.
First seen 2023-06-17 23:50:52 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-09-02 23:44:59 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Adobe Systems Inc.. Product metadata: Adobe Acrobat DC.
Signed by Adobe Inc.. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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
Acrobat.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Adobe Acrobat DC. The reported company name is Adobe Systems Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2023-09-02 23:44:59 (2 years ago).
If Acrobat.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 DC |
| Company Name: | Adobe Systems Inc. |
| MD5: | 1f88a5bdb9f99556b6605b08db941568 |
| Size: | 56 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-06-17 23:50:52 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-09-02 23:44:59 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-09-02 23:44:59 (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: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on Acrobat.dll is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\adobe\acrobat dc |
ThreatInfo has observed Acrobat.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 Acrobat.dll across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Argentina with 33.3% 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 Acrobat.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
Acrobat.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.
3001a357d80643f56eb08b8bc90db980
a699c9d4da9ca684a4d578ee348b4f2c
65c8363c283fb244ff561a2f28a6697e
e1370d4a606f18a538c5b3f69615c9d0
a3fd25ee771d39a6492fe2772fcdb613
4d10c01e514bb192aa284a8c964c3d05
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3f3b6df5bc4b5969e170b9d7e549eb42
b1baf7b9ce69745cf7c889c9e3969e49
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a02eeb304cb7c3ff46a616d3fe08402c
e50da6c5754b4fb21131ef6b664703a0
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 Acrobat.dll by MD5 1f88a5bdb9f99556b6605b08db941568. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.