GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
EIO.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Gen. 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
- PUP.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-04-11 23:00:56 (2 months ago)
- File hash
- 2d9d28d2c05d9057fb3d6549230a7f40
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2020-11-27 18:37:29 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-11 23:00:56 (2 months ago).
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 PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
EIO.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-11 23:00:56 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If EIO.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 PUP.Gen.
File Details
| MD5: | 2d9d28d2c05d9057fb3d6549230a7f40 |
| Size: | 95 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-11-27 18:37:29 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-11 23:00:56 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-11 23:00:56 (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.
Common Places:
| %appdata%\kryptex\miners |
| %sysdrive%\my documents\downloads\coin mining |
| %sysdrive%\filehistory\menios\damis\data\c\users\menios\onedrive\documents\downloads\coin mining |
| %localappdata%\programs\nicehash miner\miner_plugins\fa369d10-94eb-11ea-a64d-17be303ea466\bins\15.3 |
| %localappdata%\programs\nicehash miner\miner_plugins\fa369d10-94eb-11ea-a64d-17be303ea466\bins\15.6 |
| %localappdata%\programs\nicehash miner\miner_plugins\fa369d10-94eb-11ea-a64d-17be303ea466\bins\15.4 |
| %localappdata%\programs\nicehash miner\miner_plugins\fa369d10-94eb-11ea-a64d-17be303ea466\bins\15.0 |
| %localappdata%\programs\nicehash miner\miner_plugins\fa369d10-94eb-11ea-a64d-17be303ea466\bins\15.1 |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-2710560761-3658050432-754384905-1001 |
| %desktop%\minning |
ThreatInfo has observed EIO.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 EIO.exe across 37 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany with 14.6% 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 EIO.exe is Windows 10 with 94.6% 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
EIO.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.
77ba8560ae0d3b83361f3db6f807754a
53307cea8ee5459a44793b427d15245a
2cc63edf9adc83683725cc5ef307b1f6
5aebdf8eb40294f2bc6dc5ed1b4c8ec4
ccf61fcf2b0df8551385fdd3feadd98f
386d2b4a41a6b3d159dabdc294fdf8a1
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 PUP.Gen
This report identifies EIO.exe by MD5 2d9d28d2c05d9057fb3d6549230a7f40. It is part of the PUP 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.