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WindowsSecurityServices.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.CoinMiner File reputation report
MD5 a9cb55a90b362cf93af1ab8d5426d760
Latest seen 2024-02-26 23:17:55 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-02-26 23:17:55 (2 years ago)
Size 8 MB
Publisher www.microsoft.com
Product Windows Security Services

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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
2024-02-26 23:17:55 (2 years ago)
File hash
a9cb55a90b362cf93af1ab8d5426d760
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

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

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2024-02-26 23:17:55 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-02-26 23:17:55 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: www.microsoft.com. Product metadata: Windows Security Services.

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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

File context

WindowsSecurityServices.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Windows Security Services. The reported company name is www.microsoft.com. The current detection status is Trojan.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2024-02-26 23:17:55 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If WindowsSecurityServices.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: Windows Security Services
Company Name: www.microsoft.com
MD5: a9cb55a90b362cf93af1ab8d5426d760
Size: 8 MB
First Published: 2024-02-26 23:17:55 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-02-26 23:17:55 (2 years ago)
Status: Trojan.CoinMiner (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-02-26 23:17:55 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

WindowsSecurityServices.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:

%system%

ThreatInfo has observed WindowsSecurityServices.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 WindowsSecurityServices.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Argentina
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Argentina with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for WindowsSecurityServices.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

WindowsSecurityServices.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 0x00001125
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 12
Raw data 8493056

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

.text 6381568 bytes · 75.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 3520492a2fdc4430b46824cc8afb5746
.data 67072 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 529940464bcbf9334633ed292f14595b
.rdata 1473024 bytes · 17.3% of section data
MD5 8491863fff2c6f8b2789768af04f24e0
.eh_fram 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.pdata 201728 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 3c5410548afc9b83c55bbb606bd3a501
.xdata 268288 bytes · 3.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 979b2491a223c8e936411e41292952e7
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 18432 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 e55381ac760d475ac226aeed0253146a
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 ed1871e740a10caf31c5d544808320f5
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 44544 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 7d6dc28d1b8dedd772e2b773a94d0fb0
.reloc 36864 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 0342d610276fdd48e66934c0bdc87b90

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 WindowsSecurityServices.exe by MD5 a9cb55a90b362cf93af1ab8d5426d760. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with a9cb55a90b362cf93af1ab8d5426d760.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
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