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ScpUpdater.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.CoinMiner File reputation report
MD5 992093482ab15e260bf747bf74cec0d6
Latest seen 2026-04-24 23:01:18 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 14:10:10 (8 years ago)
Size 453 KB
Publisher Nefarius Software Solutions
Product ScpToolkit

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Detection name
Trojan.CoinMiner
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-04-24 23:01:18 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
992093482ab15e260bf747bf74cec0d6
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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 14:10:10 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-24 23:01:18 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Nefarius Software Solutions. Product metadata: ScpToolkit.

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

ScpUpdater.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ScpToolkit. The reported company name is Nefarius Software Solutions. The current detection status is Trojan.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-24 23:01:18 (2 weeks ago).

If ScpUpdater.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: ScpToolkit
Company Name: Nefarius Software Solutions
MD5: 992093482ab15e260bf747bf74cec0d6
Size: 453 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 14:10:10 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-24 23:01:18 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Trojan.CoinMiner (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-24 23:01:18 (2 weeks ago)

Detection screenshot

ScpUpdater.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:

%programfiles%\nefarius software solutions\scptoolkit
%programfiles%\nefarius software solutions
%desktop%
%programfiles%
%sysdrive%
%sysdrive%\programmer
%programfiles%\ps3 controller
%mydoc%
%sysdrive%\gaming
%sysdrive%\programme\nefarius software solutions

ThreatInfo has observed ScpUpdater.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.

Geography:

90 observed countries
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 9.8% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 85.5%
Windows 7 10.2%
Windows 8.1 3.9%
Windows 8 0.3%
Windows Vista 0.2%

The most common operating system signal for ScpUpdater.exe is Windows 10 with 85.5% 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

ScpUpdater.exe is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00011642
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 463360

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

.text 271872 bytes · 58.7% of section data
MD5 fea53ae4e70d7aba7edaa3021ae60e2d
.rdata 49152 bytes · 10.6% of section data
MD5 494e4c5ad49cb12f95eaa3d6e3371d28
.data 3584 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 c5b8311a65389667474bbb5941789eb5
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 10839589734c28411a97af72713b55dd
.rsrc 125440 bytes · 27.1% of section data
MD5 dd027c1213b36e3e63fb41598c231f5e
.reloc 12288 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 f900255c135353b768b5116e7603db58

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 ScpUpdater.exe by MD5 992093482ab15e260bf747bf74cec0d6. 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 992093482ab15e260bf747bf74cec0d6.
  • 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.