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RuntimeBroker.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
- 2023-03-21 23:16:22 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- 21d1bb50ca3971238fd6e0587d9a31fa
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 2022-02-24 23:31:43 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2023-03-21 23:16:22 (3 years ago).
Product metadata: Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..
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
RuntimeBroker.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.. The current detection status is Trojan.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2023-03-21 23:16:22 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If RuntimeBroker.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 Corporation. All rights reserved. |
| MD5: | 21d1bb50ca3971238fd6e0587d9a31fa |
| Size: | 7 MB |
| First Published: | 2022-02-24 23:31:43 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-03-21 23:16:22 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.CoinMiner (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-03-21 23:16:22 (3 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.
Common Places:
| %windir% |
| %commonappdata%\dell\saremediation\systemrepair\snapshots |
ThreatInfo has observed RuntimeBroker.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 RuntimeBroker.exe across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Bolivia with 57.1% 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 RuntimeBroker.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
RuntimeBroker.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.
1a9ebb23b358194cf2c436d6cedbd953
1ced0d920c2ac9026d1e3d823a6bf400
8d0ae591bc90d452d7a05bf88e71ddd2
9a843a4e50a4fda2e49caf3e0c76a8b5
32e0aa2cd397788426fa6dd32edea1c9
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
88dc02b8af87dccb710f5cefc7716648
108722d978e6f0bd758b2ac5d1e72ab4
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
5606b5611d560bdd9db3d058bd323744
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 RuntimeBroker.exe by MD5 21d1bb50ca3971238fd6e0587d9a31fa. 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.