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acrodistdll.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hack.Patcher. 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
- Hack.Patcher
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-28 09:00:13 (4 hours ago)
- File hash
- a03e44ee2b8bd493f125e2d857cf9075
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.Patcher, part of the Hack threat category.
Tools used to bypass protections, alter software behavior, or enable unauthorized access. Related Hack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-05-28 09:00:13 (4 hours ago); latest analysis 2026-05-28 09:00:13 (4 hours ago).
Company metadata: Adobe Systems Incorporated.. Product metadata: Adobe Acrobat.
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 Hack category for related samples and common context.
File context
acrodistdll.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Adobe Acrobat. The reported company name is Adobe Systems Incorporated.. The current detection status is Hack.Patcher, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-28 09:00:13 (4 hours ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If acrodistdll.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 Hack.Patcher.
File Details
| Product Name: | Adobe Acrobat |
| Company Name: | Adobe Systems Incorporated. |
| MD5: | a03e44ee2b8bd493f125e2d857cf9075 |
| Size: | 8 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-28 09:00:13 (4 hours ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-28 09:00:13 (4 hours ago) |
| Status: | Hack.Patcher (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-28 09:00:13 (4 hours 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 acrodistdll.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:
| %programfiles%\adobe\acrobat dc |
ThreatInfo has observed acrodistdll.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 acrodistdll.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 France 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 acrodistdll.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
acrodistdll.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.
3e121a7670f059b4dc550bb2b2a78d49
97e12f4b3801dab44e54b090c5060041
4eff1c7954f9836f724cc36b2f13a377
6decf17c1191bde4615eb1ec7e1d313b
469cad1f3c5fcbf243a6ecc52ca3cdcd
1297db56ec717e077d44c8a76f2be96b
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 Hack.Patcher
This report identifies acrodistdll.dll by MD5 a03e44ee2b8bd493f125e2d857cf9075. It is part of the Hack 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.