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ngrok.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.Casdet. 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.Casdet
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-25 05:00:33 (2 days ago)
- File hash
- 28ffde2fb596e0838fc59406d83b12b0
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Casdet, 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 2026-05-25 05:00:33 (2 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-25 05:00:33 (2 days ago).
Product metadata: ngrok agent.
Signed by ngrok, Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
ngrok.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ngrok agent. The current detection status is Trojan.Casdet, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-25 05:00:33 (2 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If ngrok.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.Casdet.
File Details
| Product Name: | ngrok agent |
| MD5: | 28ffde2fb596e0838fc59406d83b12b0 |
| Size: | 31 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-25 05:00:33 (2 days ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-25 05:00:33 (2 days ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Casdet (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-25 05:00:33 (2 days 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: | ngrok, Inc. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on ngrok.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.
Common Places:
| %localappdata% |
ThreatInfo has observed ngrok.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 ngrok.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 Taiwan with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
Analysis
ngrok.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
7249b995b1aab7b90df0b50aed124e64
131ca9dadc80899f56e6cf77ecc7218b
359ff834ced72e01570be79baabea75a
d4c327851a4b30102cb7423ae01c5a89
c1f12633dfc6fb5b7ded6d230e41c547
db2c887a41b80660810f6fcd5dddb17a
11395d9f43179629f5094c78455c4e9e
07b5472d347d42780469fb2654b7fc54
14bc6918835c83bd05edb76d3ef47a65
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.Casdet
This report identifies ngrok.exe by MD5 28ffde2fb596e0838fc59406d83b12b0. 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.