GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
AvDump.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.Heur!. 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.Heur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-02-01 23:00:51 (3 months ago)
- File hash
- 444eb526d82c3ca7fc669d24cfad6271
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!.
First seen 2026-02-01 23:00:46 (3 months ago); latest analysis 2026-02-01 23:00:51 (3 months ago).
Company metadata: Gen Digital Inc.. Product metadata: Norton 360.
Signed by Gen Digital Inc.. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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.
File context
AvDump.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Norton 360. The reported company name is Gen Digital Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-01 23:00:51 (3 months ago).
If AvDump.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.Heur!.
File Details
| Product Name: | Norton 360 |
| Company Name: | Gen Digital Inc. |
| MD5: | 444eb526d82c3ca7fc669d24cfad6271 |
| Size: | 3 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-02-01 23:00:46 (3 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-02-01 23:00:51 (3 months ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-02-01 23:00:51 (3 months 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: | Gen Digital Inc. |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on AvDump.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\norton |
ThreatInfo has observed AvDump.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 AvDump.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 Spain 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 AvDump.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
AvDump.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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.
c0671c207549b5d2ad6c499fa59c974e
c6769717df4ac2f8162688b8bc1d6c05
5aa6550512238b74da488451bc151cef
d1e80d6f1efb165913262d99d6ca95a0
50476dd8381271d682a895cfce39d887
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
f0dd9cf5111759840e02bc17d9db0c5d
8fe35ddb75e0c6d1fa2f8971172a2c91
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.Heur!
This report identifies AvDump.exe by MD5 444eb526d82c3ca7fc669d24cfad6271. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.