AfterFXLib.dll threat report

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Analyst brief

What this report says

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detects AfterFXLib.dll as Trojan.Heur!. The sample was last observed on 2022-03-15 23:12:14 (4 years ago) and reports publisher metadata associated with Adobe / Adobe After Effects 2022.

This page combines the detection verdict with file identity, publisher metadata, alternate names, observed paths, geography, OS signals, and PE details so the report reads as a triage record rather than a standalone download page.

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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

2022-03-15 23:12:14 (4 years ago)

File hash

b0494d3b8aa2b4377b3db9cc3c1ec329

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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!.

Timeline

First seen 2022-03-15 23:12:14 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-03-15 23:12:14 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Adobe. Product metadata: Adobe After Effects 2022.

Digital signature

Signed by Adobe Inc.. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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.

AfterFXLib.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Adobe After Effects 2022. The reported company name is Adobe. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2022-03-15 23:12:14 (4 years ago).

If AfterFXLib.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

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

The signature on AfterFXLib.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.

ThreatInfo has observed AfterFXLib.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.

The most common operating system signal for AfterFXLib.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

AfterFXLib.dll is identified as pe for 64 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 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.