GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

ccminer (2018_03_22 14_10_05 UTC).exe threat report

Detected as Risk.CoinMiner File reputation report
MD5 fe90bc53a44b7627f38edc87e24d7334
Latest seen 2021-11-16 21:19:56 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-12-17 01:00:54 (8 years ago)
Size 30 MB
Product ccminer

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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
2021-11-16 21:19:56 (4 years ago)
File hash
fe90bc53a44b7627f38edc87e24d7334
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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 2017-12-17 01:00:54 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-16 21:19:56 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: ccminer.

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.

File context

ccminer (2018_03_22 14_10_05 UTC).exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ccminer. The current detection status is Risk.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2021-11-16 21:19:56 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.

If ccminer (2018_03_22 14_10_05 UTC).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: ccminer
MD5: fe90bc53a44b7627f38edc87e24d7334
Size: 30 MB
First Published: 2017-12-17 01:00:54 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-11-16 21:19:56 (4 years ago)
Status: Risk.CoinMiner (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-11-16 21:19:56 (4 years ago)

Detection screenshot

ccminer (2018_03_22 14_10_05 UTC).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:

%sysdrive%\coin\bin
%profile%\downloads\nhml-1.8.1.5\bin
%desktop%\nhml-1.8.1.2_langfix\bin
%profile%\music\nicehashminer_v1.7.5.3
%mydoc%\nicehashminer_v1.7.5.5
%desktop%\all file\nicehashminer_v1.7.5.13\bin
%desktop%\διαφορα\nicehashminer_v1.7.5.13\bin
%sysdrive%\video\new folder\bin
%desktop%\nhml-1.8.1.3\bin
%desktop%\nhml-1.8.2.0-pre2\bin

ThreatInfo has observed ccminer (2018_03_22 14_10_05 UTC).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.

File Names:

3 observed names
ccminer.exe ccminer_x11gost.exe ccminer (2018_03_22 14_10_05 UTC).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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen ccminer (2018_03_22 14_10_05 UTC).exe across 52 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 32.5%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 32.5% 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 80.9%
Windows 7 14.3%
Windows 8.1 2.8%
Windows Server 2008 R2 1.4%
Windows Server 2016 0.2%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.2%
Windows Server 2012 0.2%

The most common operating system signal for ccminer (2018_03_22 14_10_05 UTC).exe is Windows 10 with 80.9% 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

ccminer (2018_03_22 14_10_05 UTC).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 0x001be4b4
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 32195584

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

.text 1827328 bytes · 5.7% of section data
MD5 9f350fc4fd91637fa7ed2652a5039382
.rdata 627200 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 dc8c537282fd92710fd5c9bcc39d1f8c
.data 362496 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 4038fb8d296b45dbc42f87fcd8f05403
.pdata 70144 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 7494d7951314fe35216553480d831f8c
.nv_fatb 29184000 bytes · 90.6% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 f53d41240809853849f902308d829296
.nvFatBi 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4a74f82e870ce844b915826a212ba577
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.ctors 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 81f439fc3cc1249d87208aae9074bd1a
.dtors 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6aa08dc90516f3d9720b06871a479e34
.rsrc 101376 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 a5814e9959fb4a4b5283e9a73d9792fd
.reloc 19968 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 78f91656910d6db3eeb8c74824938dc8

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 ccminer (2018_03_22 14_10_05 UTC).exe by MD5 fe90bc53a44b7627f38edc87e24d7334. 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 fe90bc53a44b7627f38edc87e24d7334.
  • 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.