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
- 2026-05-09 23:01:20 (5 days ago)
- File hash
- 74f8be4dccacaa477f7d49f16a5c1e2a
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.Patcher.
First seen 2024-12-01 23:01:44 (a year ago); latest analysis 2026-05-09 23:01:20 (5 days 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 2026-05-09 23:01:20 (5 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 Hack.Patcher.
File Details
| Product Name: | AcroTray - Adobe Acrobat Distiller helper application. |
| Company Name: | Adobe Systems Inc. |
| MD5: | 74f8be4dccacaa477f7d49f16a5c1e2a |
| Size: | 6 MB |
| First Published: | 2024-12-01 23:01:44 (a year ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-09 23:01:20 (5 days ago) |
| Status: | Hack.Patcher (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-09 23:01:20 (5 days 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:
| %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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen acrotray.exe across 7 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Bolivia with 30.0% 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 acrotray.exe is Windows 10 with 80.0% 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.
d6f51b41b3904f5c1941c09986e8608c
1aa01894c073b605a1e24d3d67de78bd
d81a3879fa04f21f7eddcd8417258b46
432fa37bab33fcfd5b441a195664ce43
0a85381b5e040d0d6fc2948a4de3635a
f75772ded47e2c3a8af272fddee67103
ccb8ad764ba9b153974a03d62a6a82a6
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 74f8be4dccacaa477f7d49f16a5c1e2a. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.