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Character Animator.exe 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
- 2023-12-27 23:16:23 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 9d38de0646f533a0d326140e19d714d0
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2023-12-27 23:16:23 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-12-27 23:16:23 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Adobe. Product metadata: Character Animator.
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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
Character Animator.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Character Animator. The reported company name is Adobe. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2023-12-27 23:16:23 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Character Animator.exe 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: | Character Animator |
| Company Name: | Adobe |
| MD5: | 9d38de0646f533a0d326140e19d714d0 |
| Size: | 71 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-12-27 23:16:23 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-12-27 23:16:23 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-12-27 23:16:23 (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 Character Animator.exe 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\adobe character animator 2020 |
ThreatInfo has observed Character Animator.exe 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 Character Animator.exe 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 Argentina 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 Character Animator.exe 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
Character Animator.exe 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.
1c4cc94eabffe78ad8f2d594e854ef64
49ab584406906cd8902f0d293d1dfa6a
ff5ef4113936948a3c0ebbdb5b7242a7
65fc4f0be73fefa1997f0dd706851b64
6af66558ce15dc21640d2524c359827f
a8b451424391a4f72ecfcb0b23563761
4eee8b49fb7a587ab572e17ed3cab565
389d79be1e6ada323f94b8e8f133780d
a1bc0f3c5bef26759af18341967abc06
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 Character Animator.exe by MD5 9d38de0646f533a0d326140e19d714d0. 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.