GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
ccminer-xzc-x64.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
- 520b3f8564142cd76e35b2664a69e164
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 20:35:17 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2024-12-16 23:02:02 (a year ago).
Product metadata: ccminer.
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
ccminer-xzc-x64.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 2024-12-16 23:02:02 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.
If ccminer-xzc-x64.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: | 520b3f8564142cd76e35b2664a69e164 |
| Size: | 29 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-06-18 20:35:17 (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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\betterhash\cores |
ThreatInfo has observed ccminer-xzc-x64.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 ccminer-xzc-x64.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 ccminer-xzc-x64.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
ccminer-xzc-x64.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.
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ecdfa1f26ee2fba86f07ba0f6cca3218
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ca85970f4df926d4fd1300ed3f15cd48
9dc4fdf285ae576dadebb106e3dba5b0
1282370d44638cba62e8236db21f4a62
c05224e28e77d6c469ab412421286ee8
74755600081a9a061dd6bc76a189ea64
cffce4d09f03910a7cc898486e0bc147
5d87d5458b5f46170b3606a70c6913ec
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-xzc-x64.exe by MD5 520b3f8564142cd76e35b2664a69e164. 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.