GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
Altruistic.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Gen. 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
- Trojan.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-01-04 23:36:41 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- 270577f42a3c69c14bacb4c38d23d95d
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Gen, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2023-01-04 23:36:06 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-04 23:36:41 (3 years ago).
Signed by ALT Dev Group. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
Altruistic.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2023-01-04 23:36:41 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Altruistic.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.Gen.
File Details
| MD5: | 270577f42a3c69c14bacb4c38d23d95d |
| Size: | 19 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-01-04 23:36:06 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-01-04 23:36:41 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-01-04 23:36:41 (3 years 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: | ALT Dev Group |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on Altruistic.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.
Common Places:
| %commonappdata% |
ThreatInfo has observed Altruistic.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 Altruistic.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is South Africa with 100.0% 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 Altruistic.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.
Analysis
Altruistic.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.
ce7c46db1317c27e29d798249dd6e90e
a47aa0dc2aa0e6faad760de6472d581c
9116a297154bb6aa931c81c1482481c3
b2e8a789d9250a07d5f1c3b62ec2c1e0
e93cd72727293cd4320d83de84bfaf7d
09ff56c1927c8d3b713c5fd808bd351f
ce138e6a87e6c341f37808869f515c6c
7716fbb537612b8bd4e82551453cf345
76066e12e3b141932a320ea272fa44a3
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.Gen
This report identifies Altruistic.exe by MD5 270577f42a3c69c14bacb4c38d23d95d. It is part of the Trojan report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.