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why is amtlib.dll reported as Malicious by many security vendors?

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Jan 11, 2022 Jan 11, 2022

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Is this file distributed by Adobe? the associated hash is reported malicious.

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Jan 11, 2022 Jan 11, 2022

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The file exists in every Adobe program that I have installed on my machine - more than 30.  I have never had a problem with it.  I believe it is a licensing application that "phones home" to Adobe to ensure proper activation of a license.

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The file exists in every Adobe program that I have installed on my machine - more than 30.  I have never had a problem with it.  I believe it is a licensing application that "phones home" to Adobe to ensure proper activation of a license.


By @Greg_S.

You nailed it, Greg.

https://systemexplorer.net/file-database/file/amtlib-dll

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