ERAAgent.exe self-terminates after dpapisvc.dll load attempt

Arnold Chan@slaz

•updated Sep 7, 2026•0•0•2

Detects instances where the ESET Remote Administrator Agent (ERAAgent.exe) terminates shortly after loading the Data Protection API service (dpapisvc.dll). This pattern may indicate an attempt to interact with or disrupt DPAPI services, potentially to facilitate credential dumping or sensitive data access.