GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
Cudo Miner Core.exe threat report
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Gen, part of the Ransom threat category.
Ransomware families and files associated with encryption or extortion workflows. Related Ransom reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2021-11-02 21:25:30 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-02 21:38:48 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Cudo Miner. Product metadata: Cudo Miner.
Signed by Cudo Ventures, Ltd.. 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. Review the Ransom category for related samples and common context.
File context
Cudo Miner Core.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Cudo Miner. The reported company name is Cudo Miner. The current detection status is Ransom.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-11-02 21:38:48 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Cudo Miner Core.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 Ransom.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | Cudo Miner |
| Company Name: | Cudo Miner |
| MD5: | 3b83b38e6fe7ea66ab76426df3e56e9e |
| Size: | 54 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-11-02 21:25:30 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-11-02 21:38:48 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Ransom.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-11-02 21:38:48 (4 years 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: | Cudo Ventures, Ltd. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on Cudo Miner Core.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 Cudo Miner Core.exe across 2 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 Kingdom with 50.0% 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 Cudo Miner Core.exe is Windows 7 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
Cudo Miner Core.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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5625b97ca48c4ae20fe84bbbe5f07445
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 Ransom.Gen
This report identifies Cudo Miner Core.exe by MD5 3b83b38e6fe7ea66ab76426df3e56e9e. It is part of the Ransom 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.