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EACodec.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
- 2022-03-17 23:37:56 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- 30ee12f77d3bb009d86d2218872d41ff
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 2022-03-17 23:37:56 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-03-17 23:37:56 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Adobe. Product metadata: Adobe After Effects CC 2019.
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
EACodec.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Adobe After Effects CC 2019. The reported company name is Adobe. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2022-03-17 23:37:56 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If EACodec.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 After Effects CC 2019 |
| Company Name: | Adobe |
| MD5: | 30ee12f77d3bb009d86d2218872d41ff |
| Size: | 3 MB |
| First Published: | 2022-03-17 23:37:56 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-03-17 23:37:56 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-03-17 23:37:56 (4 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 EACodec.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:
| %sysdrive%\motion graphics tutorial\after_effects_v16.2.0 && premiere_pro_v13.2.0 && adobe_photoshop_v 20.0.2\after_effects_cc_2019_v16.2.0_portable_x64---moebius88---\after_effects_cc_2019_v16.2.0_portable_x64---moebius88---\after_effects_cc_2019_v16.1.0_portable_x64 |
ThreatInfo has observed EACodec.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 EACodec.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 New Zealand 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 EACodec.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
EACodec.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.
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efc2497475b8e27aae835ed3df82b100
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013fede4c4be4840c60a18a0a38fea07
0823a9a27de59d63c8d2edfb21b13a22
4bb94f5577e4260e8e1cf53d583fcd44
32f76dafd115c63bb596a67f7205de3c
fe285741093a3303f6c491369137f483
0b4e6736d1019be9cb3e667a4f73869d
d3ee6c1ce0ccfd50c8dff61690a400c7
7b3eb006cd0117d46640e84ccde403de
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 EACodec.dll by MD5 30ee12f77d3bb009d86d2218872d41ff. 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.