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FoxitPDFEditor.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 747f7d26a52fc07ec06fc3eaa69b8122
Latest seen 2026-04-28 23:01:31 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-04-28 23:01:31 (2 weeks ago)
Size 138 MB
Publisher Foxit Software Inc.
Product Foxit PDF Editor
Signed by FOXIT SOFTWARE INC.

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-04-28 23:01:31 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
747f7d26a52fc07ec06fc3eaa69b8122
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!.

Timeline

First seen 2026-04-28 23:01:31 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-04-28 23:01:31 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Foxit Software Inc.. Product metadata: Foxit PDF Editor.

Digital signature

Signed by FOXIT SOFTWARE INC.. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

Observed locations

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

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

File context

FoxitPDFEditor.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Foxit PDF Editor. The reported company name is Foxit Software Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-28 23:01:31 (2 weeks ago).

If FoxitPDFEditor.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: Foxit PDF Editor
Company Name: Foxit Software Inc.
MD5: 747f7d26a52fc07ec06fc3eaa69b8122
Size: 138 MB
First Published: 2026-04-28 23:01:31 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-28 23:01:31 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-28 23:01:31 (2 weeks ago)

Detection screenshot

FoxitPDFEditor.exe 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: FOXIT SOFTWARE INC.
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on FoxitPDFEditor.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:

%desktop%\new folder\foxit pdf editor pro v14.0.4\app

ThreatInfo has observed FoxitPDFEditor.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.

Geography:

1 observed countries
100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Sweden 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for FoxitPDFEditor.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

FoxitPDFEditor.exe is identified as pe for 32-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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x048d7888
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 144806912

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 85588992 bytes · 59.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 21fd4e324f9b5438471520277c10e8a5
.rdata 26872320 bytes · 18.6% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 817f51f589641b00a82da18259846a46
.data 1814016 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 ff89e52ed87c9896344ccda16226e982
flag_dat 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9475a59226943a3ad422e18169989f66
.rsrc 26757120 bytes · 18.5% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 8814ac6e7874b868f09392384614c2b3
.reloc 3773952 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 0b460b3feba0f1f4bb0665384408804a

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 FoxitPDFEditor.exe by MD5 747f7d26a52fc07ec06fc3eaa69b8122. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 747f7d26a52fc07ec06fc3eaa69b8122.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.