GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
device_detection.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
- 2026-03-31 23:00:48 (2 months ago)
- File hash
- 81d9562588873c0ac522461aa92567a0
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 2025-04-27 23:01:11 (a year ago); latest analysis 2026-03-31 23:00:48 (2 months ago).
Signed by H-BIT, d.o.o.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
device_detection.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Risk.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-31 23:00:48 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.
If device_detection.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: | 81d9562588873c0ac522461aa92567a0 |
| Size: | 369 KB |
| First Published: | 2025-04-27 23:01:11 (a year ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-03-31 23:00:48 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | Risk.CoinMiner (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-03-31 23:00:48 (2 months 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | H-BIT, d.o.o. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on device_detection.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.
Common Places:
| %localappdata%\programs\nicehash miner |
ThreatInfo has observed device_detection.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 device_detection.exe across 4 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 25.0% 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 device_detection.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
device_detection.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.
2c5a2a5f125be9a6408c01f00306066a
93a0f147ddde1abed73a477fa599b54c
413807d08576484bc282fc628259d89b
725d64557fe54ed41915bed09448d12b
bff91e53f9176de70498b4181e5f289a
376b338f43fb498b80649f59cde4f8bb
4e3cd29d4a006f3677452e233d2de443
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 device_detection.exe by MD5 81d9562588873c0ac522461aa92567a0. 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.