GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
Illustrator.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as SuspCPUMiner. 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
- SuspCPUMiner
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-02-08 04:05:35 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- a1c414bd2003ffeab005eb75866dcc5f
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as SuspCPUMiner, part of the Susp threat category.
Suspicious files with signals that require additional review before trust. Related Susp reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2021-02-08 04:05:35 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-08 04:05:35 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Adobe Inc.. Product metadata: Adobe Illustrator 2020.
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 Susp category for related samples and common context.
File context
Illustrator.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Adobe Illustrator 2020. The reported company name is Adobe Inc.. The current detection status is SuspCPUMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-08 04:05:35 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Susp reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Illustrator.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 SuspCPUMiner.
File Details
| Product Name: | Adobe Illustrator 2020 |
| Company Name: | Adobe Inc. |
| MD5: | a1c414bd2003ffeab005eb75866dcc5f |
| Size: | 30 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-02-08 04:05:35 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-02-08 04:05:35 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | SuspCPUMiner (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-02-08 04:05:35 (5 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 Illustrator.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 illustrator 2020\support files\contents |
ThreatInfo has observed Illustrator.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 Illustrator.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 Indonesia 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 Illustrator.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
Illustrator.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.
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636d8bca993ee799b06dfdbbcba0e14f
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a3136a8b58ce9dbed654bfaff6f4cd3e
e1994e5d332a76dbde9d5bf25d8b2a53
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 SuspCPUMiner
This report identifies Illustrator.exe by MD5 a1c414bd2003ffeab005eb75866dcc5f. It is part of the Susp 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.