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cpuminer-avx2.exe threat report

Detected as Risk.CoinMiner File reputation report
MD5 2b73cf53c0ab76864707a37da2090df8
Latest seen 2026-05-21 19:00:53 (6 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-21 19:00:52 (6 days ago)
Size 6 MB

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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
2026-05-21 19:00:53 (6 days ago)
File hash
2b73cf53c0ab76864707a37da2090df8
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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 2026-05-21 19:00:52 (6 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-21 19:00:53 (6 days ago).

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

cpuminer-avx2.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Risk.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-21 19:00:53 (6 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.

If cpuminer-avx2.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

MD5: 2b73cf53c0ab76864707a37da2090df8
Size: 6 MB
First Published: 2026-05-21 19:00:52 (6 days ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-21 19:00:53 (6 days ago)
Status: Risk.CoinMiner (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-21 19:00:53 (6 days ago)

Detection screenshot

cpuminer-avx2.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%\wallets\avian - copy
%sysdrive%\wallets backup\wallets\avian - copy

ThreatInfo has observed cpuminer-avx2.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 cpuminer-avx2.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Finland
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Finland 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 cpuminer-avx2.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

cpuminer-avx2.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 9
Raw data 7121408

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

.text 5619712 bytes · 78.9% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 104080a3b39a841a8e33687c1b7e839a
.data 31232 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 e30b4b469f616c21cb5799d6f4f3ad2e
.rdata 1154048 bytes · 16.2% of section data
MD5 4a1dcbc9f1ef3cbc1cabf15ea039fbfa
.pdata 148992 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 770424514ad68517bba8577ddc0029fb
.xdata 152576 bytes · 2.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a91473fa5916e0a4523dc4ed69dba200
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 13824 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 d2536083b12a6f439fb3730c3b24439a
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 4dfff36767686d5d01667bf52dd6152f
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b

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 cpuminer-avx2.exe by MD5 2b73cf53c0ab76864707a37da2090df8. 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 2b73cf53c0ab76864707a37da2090df8.
  • 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.