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FoxitPhantomPDF.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
- 2026-05-22 05:00:58 (5 days ago)
- File hash
- 996b091a24999fce1aa70a8cc74b3159
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, 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 2026-05-22 05:00:58 (5 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-22 05:00:58 (5 days ago).
Company metadata: Foxit Software Inc.. Product metadata: Foxit PhantomPDF.
Signed by FOXIT SOFTWARE 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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
FoxitPhantomPDF.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Foxit PhantomPDF. The reported company name is Foxit Software Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-22 05:00:58 (5 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If FoxitPhantomPDF.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 PhantomPDF |
| Company Name: | Foxit Software Inc. |
| MD5: | 996b091a24999fce1aa70a8cc74b3159 |
| Size: | 110 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-22 05:00:58 (5 days ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-22 05:00:58 (5 days ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-22 05:00:58 (5 days 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: | FOXIT SOFTWARE INC. |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on FoxitPhantomPDF.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:
| %sysdrive%\setups |
| %programfiles%\foxit software |
ThreatInfo has observed FoxitPhantomPDF.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 FoxitPhantomPDF.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 Vietnam 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 FoxitPhantomPDF.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
FoxitPhantomPDF.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
145fd4137606488a020abfbeef265859
5e8ff382ded59da3896eec4da7aeda15
085d8e04add5f1fcfce48cd18e6915bb
9475a59226943a3ad422e18169989f66
ecd70d3fee43832b36f5fae8e6073637
1b45413eadd661869a65d07bb4ce1d17
9c9118b0dd93d56cb6762893e87d8342
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 FoxitPhantomPDF.exe by MD5 996b091a24999fce1aa70a8cc74b3159. 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.