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hellminer.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.CoinMiner File reputation report
MD5 b7918613de76fc795f1410f2e1073f6e
Latest seen 2026-05-18 20:00:31 (a week ago)
First seen 2024-03-15 23:19:55 (2 years ago)
Size 18 MB

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.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
Trojan.CoinMiner
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-18 20:00:31 (a week ago)
File hash
b7918613de76fc795f1410f2e1073f6e
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.CoinMiner, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2024-03-15 23:19:55 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-18 20:00:31 (a week 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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

File context

hellminer.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-18 20:00:31 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If hellminer.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 Trojan.CoinMiner.

File Details

MD5: b7918613de76fc795f1410f2e1073f6e
Size: 18 MB
First Published: 2024-03-15 23:19:55 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-18 20:00:31 (a week ago)
Status: Trojan.CoinMiner (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-18 20:00:31 (a week ago)

Detection screenshot

hellminer.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%
%desktop%
%profile%
%profile%\downloads

ThreatInfo has observed hellminer.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 hellminer.exe across 17 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Brazil
Share 35.1%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 35.1% 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 hellminer.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

hellminer.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 0x0000a6a0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 275968

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

.text 166400 bytes · 60.3% of section data
MD5 7c71956ea75242f33df45f4d2c19a4d8
.rdata 75776 bytes · 27.5% of section data
MD5 3fe514686d6fb88f2b115fc35076bdd2
.data 3584 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 9bd2cebaa3285e8e266c4c373a15119d
.pdata 8704 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 f2a57235499cb8c84daf2de6f18a85eb
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 32c20bb907888de565d4d8836d097016
.rsrc 18944 bytes · 6.9% of section data
MD5 397c8b90a1d7a175303f2ba667ae4bad
.reloc 2048 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 b7279c82d58eeae8dc663879402c6f2e

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 Trojan.CoinMiner

This report identifies hellminer.exe by MD5 b7918613de76fc795f1410f2e1073f6e. It is part of the Trojan 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 b7918613de76fc795f1410f2e1073f6e.
  • 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 Trojan category to compare similar reports.