GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
Kryptex.exe threat report
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 2021-01-11 19:13:34 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-11 19:15:10 (5 years ago).
Signed by xBlock Ventures OÜ. 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 Risk category for related samples and common context.
File context
Kryptex.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Kryptex. The reported company name is Kryptex. The current detection status is Risk.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-11 19:15:10 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Kryptex.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: | Kryptex |
| Company Name: | Kryptex |
| MD5: | d62e224a12b559d0df192846603cad6c |
| Size: | 95 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-01-11 19:13:34 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-11 19:15:10 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Risk.CoinMiner (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-11 19:15:10 (5 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: | xBlock Ventures OÜ |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on Kryptex.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 Kryptex.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation 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:
The most common operating system signal for Kryptex.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
Kryptex.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. 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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22ca6deb883d2b4dcc376fd62ab3e478
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f7dc26e25c692b139b4cf618a5732576
59a42b3103ace50eb263bf876ed88222
92a079385c5988ddf303a42ad5251989
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 Kryptex.exe by MD5 d62e224a12b559d0df192846603cad6c. 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.