GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
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 Hijack.Explorer. 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
- Hijack.Explorer
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-01-01 23:01:04 (4 months ago)
- File hash
- c3bc807b80d8a48c2805d9f8f722f706
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hijack.Explorer, part of the Hijack threat category.
Browser, shortcut, proxy, or system-setting changes that redirect user activity. Related Hijack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2025-08-12 23:01:09 (9 months ago); latest analysis 2026-01-01 23:01:04 (4 months ago).
Product metadata: ngrok agent.
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 Hijack 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 Hijack.Explorer, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-01 23:01:04 (4 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hijack 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 Hijack.Explorer.
File Details
| Product Name: | ngrok agent |
| MD5: | c3bc807b80d8a48c2805d9f8f722f706 |
| Size: | 24 MB |
| First Published: | 2025-08-12 23:01:09 (9 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-01-01 23:01:04 (4 months ago) |
| Status: | Hijack.Explorer (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-01-01 23:01:04 (4 months 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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\windowsapps |
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 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Venezuela with 40.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for ngrok.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
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.
f9bec32579804ab132a33732d0c9f179
1d542efec1a986e50bb4bf455a01f3e6
45188d23bf41ba25fb19a822e86ebaca
d9de4b120e4282f35eb8a3f5c73ed202
b8d5cbd57c12df41bf6ffaa9048396c2
d33c053fafee479b230a09b8bff1b72c
d9b0279b8ddb34576022920ce74c899b
07b5472d347d42780469fb2654b7fc54
19dec080830d5359b623d4d90a6a9bcd
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 Hijack.Explorer
This report identifies ngrok.exe by MD5 c3bc807b80d8a48c2805d9f8f722f706. It is part of the Hijack 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.