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node.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 ad787c022c78a60c548ac9cedb0979f6
Latest seen 2026-05-26 06:00:18 (a day ago)
First seen 2026-05-26 06:00:18 (a day ago)
Size 95 MB
Publisher Node.js
Product Node.js

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-26 06:00:18 (a day ago)
File hash
ad787c022c78a60c548ac9cedb0979f6
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-26 06:00:18 (a day ago); latest analysis 2026-05-26 06:00:18 (a day ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Node.js. Product metadata: Node.js.

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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

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 Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-26 06:00:18 (a day ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

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 Trojan.Heur!.

File Details

Product Name: Node.js
Company Name: Node.js
MD5: ad787c022c78a60c548ac9cedb0979f6
Size: 95 MB
First Published: 2026-05-26 06:00:18 (a day ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-26 06:00:18 (a day ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-26 06:00:18 (a day ago)

Detection screenshot

node.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:

%localappdata%\python\pythoncore-3.14-64\lib\site-packages
%localappdata%\programs\python\python311\lib\site-packages
%profile%\onedrive\documents\vs code\capstone\1-28 in class activity notebook\gen_ai_course_site_spring_2026-main\venv\lib\site-packages

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

Top country French Polynesia
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is French Polynesia 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 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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x028e1a08
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 13
Raw data 100317696

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

.text 43521024 bytes · 43.4% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 b7ead51afe94d519af595da71af313a6
.rdata 55007232 bytes · 54.8% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 c3586170a198aabe23ab326d9efeeb54
.data 251904 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 5ab1c3b780e83aa205c6f12905721380
.pdata 1168384 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 ea9e62a3dd92e4ba3cfad842702d70bf
.fptable 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.tls 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 58a5ae98a1d4a0aa82770b5cd12b2161
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8a1c755be27118356232a410ff9bad03
_guard_c 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6a40e0e827d84945a11b632e81a68b7e
_guard_d 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5cff913d72029e5fcd8cad78940fc7bb
malloc_h 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 326d7aa1b1fdf29b39faf6c623520a32
memcpy_ 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a7626a282907eca4576c17fee5390415
.rsrc 142336 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 781af89929d904f16f9abf7d44ef8853
.reloc 222720 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 e44ea617d6d4f0f73403b9385497bc9b

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.Heur!

This report identifies node.exe by MD5 ad787c022c78a60c548ac9cedb0979f6. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with ad787c022c78a60c548ac9cedb0979f6.
  • 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 Trojan category to compare similar reports.