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Mag Nolia
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May 23, 2022 6:40 PM UTC
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Temporary Files and Cryptodome

Our organization recently contracted a company that provides cybersecurity services.  Several days ago I got a notcie from this service stating that they deemed Cryptodome potentially malicious and that the service proceeded to remove the folder "C:\Users\myUserName\AppData\Local\Temp\_MEI9049282\Cryptodome" from my workstation. 

It's really puzzling since I do not do any python programming nor use any python-based application (that I am aware of).  I did a bit of googling and came across a recent reddit post (Reddit post link) claiming that the temp folder was installed by Adobe Creative Cloud.  As it happened I DID run a repair on Creative Cloud on the day the security alarm was raised.

Can anyone confirm whether Creative Cloud really creates the Cryptodome folder?  And if it did will it remove past temporary folders and files upon the next repair or update?  Thanks.

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Tarun Saini
Tarun SainiCorrect answer
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May 23, 2022 7:38 PM UTC

Hi there,

 

Thanks for reaching out. I would like to inform you that the Temp folder is a directory on the Windows PC used to store temporary files. Clearing the Temp folder is a standard procedure for system administration to reduce the amount of storage space used.

 

Also, I have checked at my end and there is no folder having a Crypotdome folder in the temp folder.

 

Regards,

Tarun

 

 

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Tarun Saini
Community Manager
Tarun SainiCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
Community Manager
May 23, 2022 7:38 PM UTC

Hi there,

 

Thanks for reaching out. I would like to inform you that the Temp folder is a directory on the Windows PC used to store temporary files. Clearing the Temp folder is a standard procedure for system administration to reduce the amount of storage space used.

 

Also, I have checked at my end and there is no folder having a Crypotdome folder in the temp folder.

 

Regards,

Tarun

 

 

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    musicmen155
    musicmen155
    Participant
    Feb 1, 2024 5:56 PM UTC

    Hi all,

    i can only confirm that these folders and files exist and that my Antivirus scannner has some issues with it!

    \AppData\Local\Temp\_MEI333522\Cryptodome

     

    Regards,

    Heimo

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    kglad
    Community Expert
    kgladCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    Feb 1, 2024 6:02 PM UTC

    @musicmen155 

     

    this is an old thread . you should provide more information including subscription type.

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