GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

Microsoft Edge.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Gen File reputation report
MD5 5fdf39d826027640fd27676bf1b86efc
Latest seen 2026-05-24 23:00:27 (3 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-22 20:00:33 (5 days ago)
Size 5 MB

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Gen. 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.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-24 23:00:27 (3 days ago)
File hash
5fdf39d826027640fd27676bf1b86efc
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Gen, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-22 20:00:33 (5 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-24 23:00:27 (3 days ago).

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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

File context

Microsoft Edge.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-24 23:00:27 (3 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If Microsoft Edge.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.Gen.

File Details

MD5: 5fdf39d826027640fd27676bf1b86efc
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2026-05-22 20:00:33 (5 days ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-24 23:00:27 (3 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-24 23:00:27 (3 days ago)

Detection screenshot

Microsoft Edge.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.

Common Places:

%commonappdata%

ThreatInfo has observed Microsoft Edge.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 Microsoft Edge.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Ukraine
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Ukraine 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 Microsoft Edge.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

Microsoft Edge.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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0000d068
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 84480

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

.text 55296 bytes · 65.5% of section data
MD5 7b65b9b8f5e05fac534975ffd722b3dc
.rdata 22016 bytes · 26.1% of section data
MD5 dcc4aa840494d648f68f552363750cd9
.data 1024 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 7d56e0a6f4401ddfa535a4eeafe85d97
.pdata 3072 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 1ec8f7ed5985d976b01c4eb6d3569795
.poly 1536 bytes · 1.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e89029924713efc3881b58345e540eb3
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 934a4c0e1cb6eb1de40ef0f7582ada38
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 0e6eb85669f67f361962769d60b2be88

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.Gen

This report identifies Microsoft Edge.exe by MD5 5fdf39d826027640fd27676bf1b86efc. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 5fdf39d826027640fd27676bf1b86efc.
  • 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. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.