GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
excavator (2018_03_22 14_10_05 UTC).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
- 2023-07-05 23:05:17 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- baf51d6f9ec2c36f483760ef414e6661
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 2017-05-25 14:12:55 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2023-07-05 23:05:17 (2 years ago).
Signed by H-BIT d.o.o.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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
excavator (2018_03_22 14_10_05 UTC).exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Risk.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2023-07-05 23:05:17 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.
If excavator (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
| MD5: | baf51d6f9ec2c36f483760ef414e6661 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-25 14:12:55 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-07-05 23:05:17 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Risk.CoinMiner (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-07-05 23:05:17 (2 years 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 excavator (2018_03_22 14_10_05 UTC).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:
| %appdata%\nhm2\bin\excavator |
| %profile%\downloads\mining\nicehashminer_v1.7.5.7\nicehashminer_v1.7.5.7\bin\excavator |
| %desktop%\nicehashminer_v1.7.5.12\bin\excavator |
| %profile%\downloads\nicehashminer_v1.7.5.12\bin\excavator |
| %profile%\downloads\nicehashminer_v1.7.5.13\nicehashminer_v1.7.5.13\bin\excavator |
| %sysdrive%\nicehash\nicehashminer_v1.7.5.13\bin\excavator |
| %desktop%\nicehashminer_v1.7.5.13\bin\excavator |
| %desktop%\nicehash miner_v1.7.5.13\nicehashminer_v1.7.5.13\bin\excavator |
| %profile%\downloads\programs\nicehashminer_v1.7.5.13\bin\excavator |
| %localappdata%\awesomeminer\excavator_v1.1.4a_win64_1 |
ThreatInfo has observed excavator (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:
2 observed namesThis 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 excavator (2018_03_22 14_10_05 UTC).exe across 51 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 24.0% 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 excavator (2018_03_22 14_10_05 UTC).exe is Windows 10 with 70.9% 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
excavator (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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
cde18bcd4857299db13aa43ac46ffe75
9269cef62b979f6171866712f41fd6a7
5bde8ae393bd2a576dfb849d5bd92122
65c892a676e9a0c0bdab176d2397360e
ba20c4fd8765fb7d2b942f21154b2e75
f93e027e0c3645f67be55ee90492c375
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
e76e3faf2f7d597faec25bb768e73459
6b5454f944651dd4cff5d4968993027a
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 excavator (2018_03_22 14_10_05 UTC).exe by MD5 baf51d6f9ec2c36f483760ef414e6661. 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.