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engsup.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
- b6695260084b526cbc606a64f6680901
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 2026-02-01 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 Antivirus.
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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
engsup.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Norton Antivirus. 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). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If engsup.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 Antivirus |
| Company Name: | Gen Digital Inc. |
| MD5: | b6695260084b526cbc606a64f6680901 |
| Size: | 2 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 engsup.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\suite\defs |
| %programfiles%\norton |
ThreatInfo has observed engsup.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 engsup.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 engsup.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
engsup.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.
0fa9f8c8915dae04a9de9b44871b3a3a
f93b526a486b10ae432a3a3c30d0323c
d20e873cb7cc8aeccf2e3c53420c4a6b
7dc4752286c3f5c8562db358dc7dea4a
40739c0c20c4bfea899dd777abcc0899
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
e71101de6d027cd48a854a9f15d7bfc2
16b5774a1315af17f11857a25743fe97
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 engsup.exe by MD5 b6695260084b526cbc606a64f6680901. 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.