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PXCOfficeAddin5af15.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
- 2024-05-10 23:01:12 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- a4b1757eb4006bb380a3205b4a5cff71
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 2024-05-10 23:01:12 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-05-10 23:01:12 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Tracker Software Products (Canada) Ltd.. Product metadata: PDF-XChange 2012.
Signed by Tracker Software Products (Canada) Ltd.. 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
PXCOfficeAddin5af15.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PDF-XChange 2012. The reported company name is Tracker Software Products (Canada) Ltd.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2024-05-10 23:01:12 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If PXCOfficeAddin5af15.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: | PDF-XChange 2012 |
| Company Name: | Tracker Software Products (Canada) Ltd. |
| MD5: | a4b1757eb4006bb380a3205b4a5cff71 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2024-05-10 23:01:12 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-05-10 23:01:12 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-05-10 23:01:12 (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: | Tracker Software Products (Canada) Ltd. |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on PXCOfficeAddin5af15.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%\προγραμματα\pdf\abbyy finereader 15.0.112.2130 corporate multilingual x32 x64\abbyy_finereader_15_multi\abbyy finereader 15 |
ThreatInfo has observed PXCOfficeAddin5af15.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 PXCOfficeAddin5af15.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 Greece 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 PXCOfficeAddin5af15.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
PXCOfficeAddin5af15.dll is identified as pe for 32-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.
d14b70aa8fc156503d424e757220b7ad
8f5475d73f5f693954e9f134e81f7fe2
5859340258b93a3a9d295e6d8196e092
18ed0a635a9c1b2a8d6f6db695c3d519
4fa68f23f5e05c957ce6784f8a669a9a
e07be82d27253f49a7473699a98515ed
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 PXCOfficeAddin5af15.dll by MD5 a4b1757eb4006bb380a3205b4a5cff71. 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.