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ccminer.exe threat report

Detected as Risk.CoinMiner File reputation report
MD5 8c2aee0b0e861c5aa4ce70c2002f7290
Latest seen 2021-11-16 21:19:05 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-12-22 15:02:40 (8 years ago)
Size 44 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 21:19:05 (4 years ago)
File hash
8c2aee0b0e861c5aa4ce70c2002f7290
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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 2017-12-22 15:02:40 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-16 21:19:05 (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.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 21:19:05 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.

If ccminer.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: 8c2aee0b0e861c5aa4ce70c2002f7290
Size: 44 MB
First Published: 2017-12-22 15:02:40 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-11-16 21:19:05 (4 years ago)
Status: Risk.CoinMiner (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-11-16 21:19:05 (4 years ago)

Detection screenshot

ccminer.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:

%mydoc%\nicehashminer_v1.7.5.5
%profile%\music\nicehashminer_v1.7.5.3
%desktop%\all file\nicehashminer_v1.7.5.13\bin
%desktop%\διαφορα\nicehashminer_v1.7.5.13\bin
%desktop%\nicehashminer_v1.7.5.4_prerelease_01
%desktop%\soft\nicehashminer_v1.7.5.13\bin
%desktop%\nicehashminer_v1.7.5.13\bin
%profile%\downloads\nicehashminer_v1.7.5.12\bin
%desktop%\nicehashminer_v1.7.5.13\nicehashminer_v1.7.5.13\bin
%sysdrive%\nicehashminer_v1.7.5.7

ThreatInfo has observed ccminer.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:

2 observed names
ccminer_tpruvot.exe ccminer.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.exe across 21 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 31.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 31.0% 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 69.5%
Windows 7 21.2%
Windows Server 2008 R2 5.1%
Windows 8.1 4.2%

The most common operating system signal for ccminer.exe is Windows 10 with 69.5% 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.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 0x00200324
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 47010816

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

.text 2100224 bytes · 4.5% of section data
MD5 86f0487fc631a145e5d5dea20a24ccbc
.rdata 737792 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 4cdd5556f722ecd87ba81af69dba0a1c
.data 373248 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 d8271c0561c99a25185472acc1a07667
.pdata 81920 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 3c1591c1597f2525e9dfd408c4eec15a
.nv_fatb 43591168 bytes · 92.7% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 f1a928aba45cc5aa2e8d38f0a6edf60c
.nvFatBi 2560 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 27dbb3fe13c72b478b16291ad463a70c
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 0a5d0efecf7d9f4ea0ccbaaa260628f1
.ctors 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a92c572acd549272b52048fba0e6fc54
.dtors 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 747563cf2441093b0860124b252f89eb
.rsrc 101376 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 c8a5e0098118d7e0ce16a5f59edd128a
.reloc 20992 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 87eafde0ca29d4a65104421d1ba52f25

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.exe by MD5 8c2aee0b0e861c5aa4ce70c2002f7290. 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 8c2aee0b0e861c5aa4ce70c2002f7290.
  • 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.