GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
acrotray.exe 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
- 2026-01-16 23:00:31 (4 months ago)
- File hash
- 2ca50f4e8f00a321fe44e3005f8ce41f
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.Patcher.
First seen 2024-06-01 23:01:41 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-16 23:00:31 (4 months ago).
Company metadata: Adobe Systems Inc.. Product metadata: AcroTray - Adobe Acrobat Distiller helper application..
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.
File context
acrotray.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AcroTray - Adobe Acrobat Distiller helper application.. The reported company name is Adobe Systems Inc.. The current detection status is Hack.Patcher, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-16 23:00:31 (4 months ago).
If acrotray.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 Hack.Patcher.
File Details
| Product Name: | AcroTray - Adobe Acrobat Distiller helper application. |
| Company Name: | Adobe Systems Inc. |
| MD5: | 2ca50f4e8f00a321fe44e3005f8ce41f |
| Size: | 7 MB |
| First Published: | 2024-06-01 23:01:41 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-01-16 23:00:31 (4 months ago) |
| Status: | Hack.Patcher (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-01-16 23:00:31 (4 months 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 acrotray.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:
| %desktop%\crack acrobat\crack_16 |
| %programfiles%\adobe\acrobat dc |
| %profile%\downloads\adobe acrobat pro dc v2023.008.20555 (x64) multilingual portable [ftuapps]\adobe acrobat pro dc v2023.008.20555 (x64) multilingual portable [ftuapps]\app |
| %mydoc%\usb_cole\crack acrobat\crack_16 |
ThreatInfo has observed acrotray.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 acrotray.exe across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Spain with 57.1% 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 acrotray.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
acrotray.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.
f5370e43aa391620f18d8863122025e4
1e49be05c59e1d08a8e09528068304d8
b5e8bc0d1c17ed91308d001131701b27
4ac50fc0ca47750bd60235d08cce6bd6
2628086402b222b29bd1de49355acc0f
ea28871d03172b4ceb3494779bb20e4c
8b07591b5e8bbf776ad3574cd82f5f57
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 acrotray.exe by MD5 2ca50f4e8f00a321fe44e3005f8ce41f. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.