GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

IEXPL0RE.EXE threat report

Detected as Trojan.CoinMiner File reputation report
MD5 d9ec6f3a3b2ac7cd5eef07bd86e3efbc
Latest seen 2026-02-04 23:02:09 (3 months ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 10:03:21 (9 years ago)
Size 288 KB
Product NSSM 32-bit

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.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
Trojan.CoinMiner
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-02-04 23:02:09 (3 months ago)
File hash
d9ec6f3a3b2ac7cd5eef07bd86e3efbc
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.CoinMiner.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 10:03:21 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-02-04 23:02:09 (3 months ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: NSSM 32-bit.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.

File context

IEXPL0RE.EXE is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NSSM 32-bit. The current detection status is Trojan.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-04 23:02:09 (3 months ago).

If IEXPL0RE.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.CoinMiner.

File Details

Product Name: NSSM 32-bit
MD5: d9ec6f3a3b2ac7cd5eef07bd86e3efbc
Size: 288 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 10:03:21 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-02-04 23:02:09 (3 months ago)
Status: Trojan.CoinMiner (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-02-04 23:02:09 (3 months ago)

Detection screenshot

IEXPL0RE.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:

%appdata%
%localappdata%\httpfilter
%windir%\fonts
%localappdata%\host service
%appdata%\system
%programfiles%\newext
%profile%\ser\application data
%sysdrive%\windows
%profile%\алина\application data
%profile%\дминистратор\application data

ThreatInfo has observed IEXPL0RE.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.

File Names:

22 observed names
nssm.exe javas.exe winsvchost.exe csrss.exe mscorsvw.exe sweventstoresvc.exe nssm_32.exe java.exe svchost.exe nssm_0396c17a.exe nssm_5ee9da7d_011d697c.exe nssm_5ee9da7d.exe nssm_011d697c.exe nssm_5ee9da7d_0396c17a.exe debug.exe spoolse.exe enplus.exe NSSM.del enplus.exe.vir nssm_111.exe enplus.wqe IEXPL0RE.EXE

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen IEXPL0RE.EXE across 47 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 46.9%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 46.9% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 65.3%
Windows 10 21.8%
Windows 8.1 6.5%
Windows Server 2003 2.9%
Windows XP 2.0%
Windows 8 1.2%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.2%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.2%
Windows Vista 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for IEXPL0RE.EXE is Windows 7 with 65.3% 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

IEXPL0RE.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00013e53
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 293888

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

.text 114176 bytes · 38.9% of section data
MD5 b92c191c9f939ce4c12bf8e55319e935
.rdata 18944 bytes · 6.4% of section data
MD5 0d1cd74dc435d64afcb78a0cd2f923ec
.data 5120 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 4492984c066180a50b40cbb63640632f
.rsrc 155648 bytes · 53.0% of section data
MD5 7568461a77238b48b3b2e7ae76406d4d

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.CoinMiner

This report identifies IEXPL0RE.EXE by MD5 d9ec6f3a3b2ac7cd5eef07bd86e3efbc. 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 d9ec6f3a3b2ac7cd5eef07bd86e3efbc.
  • 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.