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mongotop.exe threat report

Detected as Ransom.Exp File reputation report
MD5 87a74a8918b493e3347776178f92434b
Latest seen 2026-05-17 13:00:48 (a week ago)
First seen 2026-05-17 13:00:48 (a week ago)
Size 4 MB

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Detection name
Ransom.Exp
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-17 13:00:48 (a week ago)
File hash
87a74a8918b493e3347776178f92434b
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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 13:00:48 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-17 13:00:48 (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

mongotop.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 13:00:48 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If mongotop.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: 87a74a8918b493e3347776178f92434b
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2026-05-17 13:00:48 (a week ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-17 13:00:48 (a week ago)
Status: Ransom.Exp (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-17 13:00:48 (a week ago)

Detection screenshot

mongotop.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 mongotop.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 mongotop.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 mongotop.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

mongotop.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 0x00052e20
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 5070848

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

.text 3141120 bytes · 61.9% of section data
MD5 46830d42c1c2c6396e6788ad085e697b
.data 82432 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 517e29816afdbe7767ac7b1d7d025a09
/4 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 121d8cafa17faffb71d001e3f660db47
/18 202240 bytes · 4.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8f86e76234da278de03c230ec2645958
/30 160768 bytes · 3.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4652ea6347b6b898124caf0ff742dcba
/43 248832 bytes · 4.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 743c4830d8831362bd2d42da0333b693
/59 118272 bytes · 2.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 36729970ff2dbb28854462ab893795c3
/75 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f7edff28af2ba93c99b8e5bfe47432a9
/90 766464 bytes · 15.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 61538af5079bab9679f0d95ad6975103
.idata 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 355e6ab5d5a52514adbb112b9c3bb415
.symtab 348160 bytes · 6.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2130a09bf5bc2a2e4ecc18fc5a74c586

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 mongotop.exe by MD5 87a74a8918b493e3347776178f92434b. 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 87a74a8918b493e3347776178f92434b.
  • 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.