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xmrig-notls.exe threat report

Detected as Risk.CoinMiner File reputation report
MD5 d4993b6537fce559eaec85640d96fc34
Latest seen 2024-12-07 23:01:01 (a year ago)
First seen 2018-10-19 23:11:43 (7 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher www.xmrig.com
Product XMRig

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Detection name
Risk.CoinMiner
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-12-07 23:01:01 (a year ago)
File hash
d4993b6537fce559eaec85640d96fc34
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.CoinMiner, part of the Risk threat category.

Category context

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.

Timeline

First seen 2018-10-19 23:11:43 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2024-12-07 23:01:01 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: www.xmrig.com. Product metadata: XMRig.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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. Review the Risk category for related samples and common context.

xmrig-notls.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with XMRig. The reported company name is www.xmrig.com. The current detection status is Risk.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2024-12-07 23:01:01 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.

If xmrig-notls.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.

Product Name: XMRig
Company Name: www.xmrig.com
MD5: d4993b6537fce559eaec85640d96fc34
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2018-10-19 23:11:43 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-12-07 23:01:01 (a year ago)
Status: Risk.CoinMiner (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-12-07 23:01:01 (a year ago)
xmrig-notls.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.

%system%
%windir%\debug
%windir%\fonts\com5.{241d7c960-f8bf-4f95-b01f-e2b053341a5b}\com4.{241d7c960-f9bf-4f85-b01f-e3b043341a4b}
%windir%\fonts\com5.{242d7c960-f8bf-4f95-b01f-e2b053341a5b}\com4.{241d7v960-f8bf-4f85-b01f-e2c043341a4b}
%windir%\fonts\com6.{241d7c930-f8bf-4f85-b01f-e2b043341a4b}\com6.{241d7c970-f8bf-4f85-b01f-e2b043341a3b}
%system%\bg-bg
%windir%\fonts\com6.{241d7c560-f8cf-4f85-b01f-e2b043341a4b}\com6.{231d7c970-f8bf-4f85-b01f-e7b043341a4b}
%windir%\fonts\com5.{243d7c960-f8bf-4f95-b01f-e2b053341a5b}\com4.{241d7c960-f8bf-4f85-b01f-e2b042341a4b}
%desktop%
%sysdrive%\backup

ThreatInfo has observed xmrig-notls.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.

xmrig.exe WinLogins.exe vercls.exe sys64.exe logwin.exe backupwin.exe managewin.exe tapi32.exe svhost.exe xmrig-notls.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Windows Server 2012 R2 74.6%
Windows 10 12.7%
Windows 8.1 7.9%
Windows Server 2008 R2 3.2%
Windows 7 1.6%

The most common operating system signal for xmrig-notls.exe is Windows Server 2012 R2 with 74.6% 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.

xmrig-notls.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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x000014f0
Image base 0x0000000000400000

PE Sections:

Sections 12
Raw data 1073920

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

.text 882688 bytes · 82.2% of section data
MD5 82da2c5b976f9e1fb2d093ec56ea1f98
.data 2560 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 7472d84eec50a59eb7a89bc685de45e4
.rdata 89600 bytes · 8.3% of section data
MD5 bf7eb018d5c70fdf923b650b315a4de9
.pdata 27648 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 75a4711f11d0d51d9ef6ebc503fc1eea
.xdata 29696 bytes · 2.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 668761de9e85f2764963ee31a4a71332
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.edata 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 341db8f5a5f71594e9442bb666692435
.idata 12800 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 a110564dd0021f7464038a95c1ee28c1
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 86f914443cf708c8162d145b124f72ae
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 23808 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 5522f44c913ad59bf706c56d79535b69
.reloc 2560 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 6d309dd13e52c93e744f655342fc013f

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 xmrig-notls.exe by MD5 d4993b6537fce559eaec85640d96fc34. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with d4993b6537fce559eaec85640d96fc34.
  • 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. Use the Risk category to compare similar reports.