GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
MsMpEgn.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
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
- 2026-01-08 23:00:34 (4 months ago)
- File hash
- d71fbb50d7c6d6d4d876a6a6cbba99af
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.CoinMiner, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2021-07-18 20:44:16 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-08 23:00:34 (4 months ago).
Company metadata: Microsoft CorporationL"FileDescriptionW. Product metadata: Microsoft©Windows©@ProductVersion.
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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
MsMpEgn.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft©Windows©@ProductVersion. The reported company name is Microsoft CorporationL"FileDescriptionW. The current detection status is Trojan.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-08 23:00:34 (4 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If MsMpEgn.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: | Microsoft©Windows©@ProductVersion |
| Company Name: | Microsoft CorporationL"FileDescriptionW |
| MD5: | d71fbb50d7c6d6d4d876a6a6cbba99af |
| Size: | 6 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-07-18 20:44:16 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-01-08 23:00:34 (4 months ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.CoinMiner (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-01-08 23:00:34 (4 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:
| %windir% |
ThreatInfo has observed MsMpEgn.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 MsMpEgn.exe across 5 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Spain with 40.0% 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 MsMpEgn.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
MsMpEgn.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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cacc5c5ed1a0480196704c99d3cce32b
d9c298a74d6b6c328d9550c7e5fe7d1e
a327dea359205a1c726b6668b8f598b9
cc0f4ce987c7ac7fd9eda0690f1109b3
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
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bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
d318d950a5b55c75dd875a688306703c
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 MsMpEgn.exe by MD5 d71fbb50d7c6d6d4d876a6a6cbba99af. It is part of the Trojan 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.