GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
7za.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Risk.CoinMiner. 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
- Risk.CoinMiner
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-27 13:00:44 (11 hours ago)
- File hash
- 43141e85e7c36e31b52b22ab94d5e574
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.CoinMiner, part of the Risk threat category.
Riskware and dual-use utilities that may be legitimate but require careful review. Related Risk reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2019-10-17 08:30:52 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-27 13:00:44 (11 hours ago).
Company metadata: Igor Pavlov. Product metadata: 7-Zip.
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 Risk category for related samples and common context.
File context
7za.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 7-Zip. The reported company name is Igor Pavlov. The current detection status is Risk.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-27 13:00:44 (11 hours ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.
If 7za.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 Risk.CoinMiner.
File Details
| Product Name: | 7-Zip |
| Company Name: | Igor Pavlov |
| MD5: | 43141e85e7c36e31b52b22ab94d5e574 |
| Size: | 722 KB |
| First Published: | 2019-10-17 08:30:52 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-27 13:00:44 (11 hours ago) |
| Status: | Risk.CoinMiner (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-27 13:00:44 (11 hours 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:
| %commonappdata% |
| %programfiles% |
| %programfiles%\ashampoo\ashampoo driver updater |
| %appdata% |
| %sysdrive% |
ThreatInfo has observed 7za.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 7za.exe across 30 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 24.4% 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 7za.exe is Windows 10 with 88.4% 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
7za.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
b9c80714c60684f6bbc8c3d2f5410441
d9710e424472b9f46dc5b08fcacd5098
b6b5a28150c5ca2913a45657e5cf726c
35925cfdc1176bd9ffc634a58b40ec17
b68e1ac8005cadf062d46c225ae1728a
ba6e3a159bf53ddecd363e47321e5e69
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 Risk.CoinMiner
This report identifies 7za.exe by MD5 43141e85e7c36e31b52b22ab94d5e574. It is part of the Risk 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.