Unidentified AVG scripts running in the background (autoinstall.sh and init.sh)

Mac products
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Hello Claus,
Thank you for reaching AVG Community Support.
We regret the inconvenience you had with pop ups on background.
We'll certainly look into this and help you.
For further clarification, could you please help us with the screenshot of the pop ups you get from AVG?
To create a screenshot, please refer the link: 
| AVG (https://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?l=en&urlName=avg-create-screenshot&q=screenshot&supportType=home)
Awaiting your response!

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Hello Claus,
Thank you for reaching AVG Community Support.
We regret the inconvenience you had with pop ups on background.
We'll certainly look into this and help you.
For further clarification, could you please help us with the screenshot of the pop ups you get from AVG?
To create a screenshot, please refer the link: 
| AVG (https://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?l=en&urlName=avg-create-screenshot&q=screenshot&supportType=home)
Awaiting your response!

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I noticed 2 scripts running in the background "from unidentified developer" called autoinstall.sh and init.sh

I've traced them down to be originating from the folder …/AvgSecureVpn/hub/ which is why I'm writing here…

Is this something to be concerned about?

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Settings > General > Login items
Screenshot of Settings > General > Login items

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Thank you for sharing the screenshot.
In this case, we'd like to propose a remote support session as a best way of resolving this issue.
The process is done via a secured connection - you will be able to see and control everything we do on your computer, and we'll ask for your consent for every step we take during this troubleshooting.
To use the service simply follow these steps:
Visit the AVG Remote Support Center - https://support.avg.com/service_redemption?EntryId=1820242914
Fill out the short form. Your case reference number is: 20632094
Select Connect to an expert. A remote support file will download to your computer.
Locate the downloaded file (usually your downloads folder), and open Support-LogMeInRescue
Use the chat window you opened to interact with an AVG support representative.
Thank you for understanding!