GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
node.exe threat report
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as AIDetect.8de130a.
First seen 2026-03-29 23:01:18 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-03-29 23:01:18 (2 months ago).
Signed by OpenJS Foundation. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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.
File context
node.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Node.js. The reported company name is Node.js. The current detection status is AIDetect.8de130a, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-29 23:01:18 (2 months ago).
If node.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 AIDetect.8de130a.
File Details
| Product Name: | Node.js |
| Company Name: | Node.js |
| MD5: | 4caefb2943f7935d03a9b09c4b65f8bb |
| Size: | 79 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-03-29 23:01:18 (2 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-03-29 23:01:18 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | AIDetect.8de130a (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-03-29 23:01:18 (2 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | OpenJS Foundation |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on node.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen node.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 France 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:
The most common operating system signal for node.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
node.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.
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0d6b16ab31ae5f27118e8ed20b897595
03c471a8f519ab3b4c9cef8896a47b25
41699bb351a508d01233ff6c885627e3
8205310ead0571921f1f63801192f0e7
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 AIDetect.8de130a
This report identifies node.exe by MD5 4caefb2943f7935d03a9b09c4b65f8bb. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.