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mongofiles.exe threat report

Detected as Ransom.Exp File reputation report
MD5 aad9164dfdbbb94c54095318a459e2e3
Latest seen 2026-05-17 13:00:47 (a week ago)
First seen 2026-05-17 13:00:47 (a week ago)
Size 4 MB

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Detection name
Ransom.Exp
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-17 13:00:47 (a week ago)
File hash
aad9164dfdbbb94c54095318a459e2e3
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Exp, part of the Ransom threat category.

Category context

Ransomware families and files associated with encryption or extortion workflows. Related Ransom reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-17 13:00:47 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-17 13:00:47 (a week 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 Ransom category for related samples and common context.

File context

mongofiles.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Ransom.Exp, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-17 13:00:47 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If mongofiles.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 Ransom.Exp.

File Details

MD5: aad9164dfdbbb94c54095318a459e2e3
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2026-05-17 13:00:47 (a week ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-17 13:00:47 (a week ago)
Status: Ransom.Exp (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-17 13:00:47 (a week ago)

Detection screenshot

mongofiles.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:

%sysdrive%\rodi\servers.infra\mongodb\mongodb-win32-i386-3.0.14

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

Top country Poland
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland 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 mongofiles.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

mongofiles.exe is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00052a90
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 5106176

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

.text 3195392 bytes · 62.6% of section data
MD5 f2bf49f02f752a3124705ddac831e27b
.data 82944 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 b088972708d1cdc45a48bd2ad3357778
/4 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 121d8cafa17faffb71d001e3f660db47
/18 204800 bytes · 4.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bd693672dcaf0384352db1092e0aeea6
/30 159744 bytes · 3.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f7f79749e6bf02fbb742a1cd6469a294
/43 247808 bytes · 4.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6c633aa90735dbda89181dbf53a115cc
/59 110080 bytes · 2.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6797da3e06ce6ff67d07e8553b220319
/75 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fda1f607a23ab8cb7135986836f290fa
/90 756736 bytes · 14.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b69e4f9d3e66d710d7f96bdb4f069a23
.idata 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 086e4d5aa6601f36db4b1ea6eb41071d
.symtab 346112 bytes · 6.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1595f8f51f82da494ba2153ffca78ee2

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 Ransom.Exp

This report identifies mongofiles.exe by MD5 aad9164dfdbbb94c54095318a459e2e3. It is part of the Ransom 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 aad9164dfdbbb94c54095318a459e2e3.
  • 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 Ransom category to compare similar reports.