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Altruistics.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.Altruistik. 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.Altruistik
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-27 23:00:55 (38 minutes ago)
- File hash
- 0d896f1e2d24510139df60e44819934b
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Altruistik, 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 2023-08-17 23:02:13 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-27 23:00:55 (38 minutes ago).
Company metadata: Cowan Innovations Inc.. Product metadata: Altruistics.
Signed by Cowan Innovations Inc.. 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
Altruistics.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Altruistics. The reported company name is Cowan Innovations Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Altruistik, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-27 23:00:55 (38 minutes ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Altruistics.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.Altruistik.
File Details
| Product Name: | Altruistics |
| Company Name: | Cowan Innovations Inc. |
| MD5: | 0d896f1e2d24510139df60e44819934b |
| Size: | 22 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-08-17 23:02:13 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-27 23:00:55 (38 minutes ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Altruistik (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-27 23:00:55 (38 minutes 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: | Cowan Innovations Inc. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on Altruistics.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:
| %programfiles% |
| %temp% |
| %commonappdata%\bitdefender\desktop\enginestemp |
ThreatInfo has observed Altruistics.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 Altruistics.exe across 10 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 31.5% 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 Altruistics.exe is Windows 10 with 96.3% 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
Altruistics.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.
0de8f1c79555f3ac4bf8a7c4b134034c
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4a169b070f1f524de48f75fa68893379
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96296637339b579f0fbdda8cd5120e4b
21a0c50e399475efbd1e54fdcba84618
10b85c2d910509c59667f653f206214f
a66831e7db286975e32df9c6967f43b3
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.Altruistik
This report identifies Altruistics.exe by MD5 0d896f1e2d24510139df60e44819934b. 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.