GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
excavator.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
- 2026-05-16 08:00:42 (2 weeks ago)
- File hash
- 0e8937100c9685757da8bd744275e58f
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 2021-04-20 20:53:48 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-16 08:00:42 (2 weeks ago).
Company metadata: H-BIT d.o.o.. Product metadata: NiceHash Excavator.
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
excavator.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NiceHash Excavator. The reported company name is H-BIT d.o.o.. The current detection status is Risk.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-16 08:00:42 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.
If excavator.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: | NiceHash Excavator |
| Company Name: | H-BIT d.o.o. |
| MD5: | 0e8937100c9685757da8bd744275e58f |
| Size: | 7 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-04-20 20:53:48 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-16 08:00:42 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | Risk.CoinMiner (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-16 08:00:42 (2 weeks 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.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:
| %desktop% |
| %localappdata%\programs\nicehash miner\miner_plugins\27315fe0-3b03-11eb-b105-8d43d5bd63be\bins |
| %programfiles%\nicehash |
ThreatInfo has observed excavator.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 excavator.exe across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 40.0% 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.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
excavator.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.
16f8547bd5356aa1618c318db7faadf8
60e36b8842e7fbcb6b34ccbff2409c80
cb2b4b741a61cd0814d8c7f83149f57c
bc6c011193835ff7f2867e18e347813c
3d36d512fb3672233474e6489a660f84
d8b344ceb47b5f23e8f34782b6b253aa
0f51030576d618b190ea7abd4addf234
bfdcdef0bac62bbc26cd2a1776aa757c
7aef533bb9acf8cbf59af7195a13644a
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.exe by MD5 0e8937100c9685757da8bd744275e58f. 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.