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acrotray.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 65f132e79a3350877436d7cbcfc614f7
Latest seen 2026-05-15 15:01:05 (3 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-15 15:01:05 (3 days ago)
Size 10 MB
Publisher Adobe Systems Inc.
Signed by Adobe Inc.

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-15 15:01:05 (3 days ago)
File hash
65f132e79a3350877436d7cbcfc614f7
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-15 15:01:05 (3 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-15 15:01:05 (3 days ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Adobe Systems Inc.. Product metadata: AcroTray - Adobe Acrobat Distiller helper application..

Digital signature

Signed by Adobe Inc.. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

Observed locations

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

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

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 Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-15 15:01:05 (3 days 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 Trojan.Heur!.

Product Name: AcroTray - Adobe Acrobat Distiller helper application.
Company Name: Adobe Systems Inc.
MD5: 65f132e79a3350877436d7cbcfc614f7
Size: 10 MB
First Published: 2026-05-15 15:01:05 (3 days ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-15 15:01:05 (3 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-15 15:01:05 (3 days ago)
acrotray.exe detection screenshot

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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.

%programfiles%\adobe\acrobat dc

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.

Windows 10 100.0%

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.

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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0059e950
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 10711552

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 7305728 bytes · 68.2% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 eec18d212ca86a2d30b37ead490b4215
.rdata 2750976 bytes · 25.7% of section data
MD5 cf8cdec7742f72cde393497eab1002b4
.data 255488 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 c7265014f8fc6683e52b562455e3e742
.pdata 305152 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 8073821b6286512e7bd993989b864766
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c66ae29fe69ff9e01f197ddb7cceda43
.fptable 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 10240 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 52aacf95dedab21695ff726bf742e3cb
.reloc 82944 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 308ed2c6bc99fce7dc16c9946fc93d22

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 acrotray.exe by MD5 65f132e79a3350877436d7cbcfc614f7. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 65f132e79a3350877436d7cbcfc614f7.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.