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Kryptex.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.CoinMiner File reputation report
MD5 e52a32768a6535834812077bf4d3d85c
Latest seen 2022-02-16 23:38:19 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-04-29 20:40:56 (5 years ago)
Size 117 MB
Publisher Kryptex
Product Kryptex

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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
2022-02-16 23:38:19 (4 years ago)
File hash
e52a32768a6535834812077bf4d3d85c
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.CoinMiner.

Timeline

First seen 2021-04-29 20:40:56 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-16 23:38:19 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Kryptex. Product metadata: Kryptex.

Digital signature

Signed by xBlock Ventures OÜ. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

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 Trojan.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2022-02-16 23:38:19 (4 years ago).

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 Trojan.CoinMiner.

Product Name: Kryptex
Company Name: Kryptex
MD5: e52a32768a6535834812077bf4d3d85c
Size: 117 MB
First Published: 2021-04-29 20:40:56 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-02-16 23:38:19 (4 years ago)
Status: Trojan.CoinMiner (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-02-16 23:38:19 (4 years ago)
Kryptex.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.

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.

%localappdata%\programs

ThreatInfo has observed Kryptex.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.

Windows 10 91.3%
Windows 7 8.7%

The most common operating system signal for Kryptex.exe is Windows 10 with 91.3% 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.

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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x060c23f0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 12
Raw data 123563008

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

.text 101764608 bytes · 82.4% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 b58a7de9e026dd212426302fc0f2c7fb
.rdata 17596928 bytes · 14.2% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 ea3ea1b8e49d8fab26e96e4a4ba02fc2
.data 372224 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 73d2a793785e0c75e6ebfe988a58251a
.pdata 2871296 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 0ccc0d8972b73b8b81aecb0d40f4e30d
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6c0c8eb76c9afe281d2d180516f28f85
.retplne 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 83377a6277ad66f75d5e3864a90da4e1
.rodata 4608 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 5103ab26d7d806bfe65557abb8889d40
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 cf5ca7f097f40d339035f4bc3a623b50
CPADinfo 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 60d3ea61d541c9be2e845d2787fb9574
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d6766e4f559d5711dd430c690499504d
.rsrc 108544 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 229d9c03ceb98bbc485c332dad1bb613
.reloc 842240 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 c03b5d9f578dd8896359e0aa9c6157e7

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 Kryptex.exe by MD5 e52a32768a6535834812077bf4d3d85c. 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 e52a32768a6535834812077bf4d3d85c.
  • 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.