GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
UnRAR.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Risk.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
- Risk.CoinMiner
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-12-16 23:02:02 (a year ago)
- File hash
- cfdc01c265d92d6aba8e9575a42cb621
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 2021-06-18 20:23:28 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2024-12-16 23:02:02 (a year ago).
Company metadata: Alexander Roshal. Product metadata: WinRAR.
Signed by win.rar GmbH. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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 Risk category for related samples and common context.
File context
UnRAR.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinRAR. The reported company name is Alexander Roshal. The current detection status is Risk.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2024-12-16 23:02:02 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.
If UnRAR.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: | WinRAR |
| Company Name: | Alexander Roshal |
| MD5: | cfdc01c265d92d6aba8e9575a42cb621 |
| Size: | 406 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-06-18 20:23:28 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-12-16 23:02:02 (a year ago) |
| Status: | Risk.CoinMiner (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-12-16 23:02:02 (a year 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: | win.rar GmbH |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on UnRAR.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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed UnRAR.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 UnRAR.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 United States with 33.3% 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 UnRAR.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
UnRAR.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.
941ac38279f80688ae20ac5fb649e717
539274406545662ea209a6ab9099607c
65860662bea705ca94d98de1199f7052
49e30d09ed9e2caf95c3b3f52e6bfebb
1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
5f07fa2d782b280eb4fd0706e106a935
62cbb723ae3fd918b27912e2f90ca682
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 UnRAR.exe by MD5 cfdc01c265d92d6aba8e9575a42cb621. 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.