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instsh_x64.exe threat report

Detected as Risk.CoinMiner File reputation report
MD5 848a165aa988f337e869fa724c784be9
Latest seen 2026-04-15 23:00:59 (3 weeks ago)
First seen 2019-08-12 17:09:17 (6 years ago)
Size 1 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
2026-04-15 23:00:59 (3 weeks ago)
File hash
848a165aa988f337e869fa724c784be9
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.CoinMiner.

Timeline

First seen 2019-08-12 17:09:17 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-15 23:00:59 (3 weeks 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.

File context

instsh_x64.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Risk.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-15 23:00:59 (3 weeks ago).

If instsh_x64.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: 848a165aa988f337e869fa724c784be9
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2019-08-12 17:09:17 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-15 23:00:59 (3 weeks ago)
Status: Risk.CoinMiner (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-15 23:00:59 (3 weeks ago)

Detection screenshot

instsh_x64.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:

%localappdata%
%sysdrive%\pobranie\chip.and.dale.rescue.rangers.remastered
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin

ThreatInfo has observed instsh_x64.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.

Geography:

36 observed countries
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland with 29.6% 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 83.0%
Windows 7 11.0%
Windows 8.1 6.0%

The most common operating system signal for instsh_x64.exe is Windows 10 with 83.0% 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

instsh_x64.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 0x000f09a0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 1253888

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

.text 1028096 bytes · 82.0% of section data
MD5 fad29e1d97524ec39c906a49a74d020c
.rdata 163840 bytes · 13.1% of section data
MD5 8936f9dcff4927cb27033833c9f277bc
.data 20992 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 ac61a2f371ac0c1596e284c00b4d2b12
.pdata 27136 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 a3552f715ade66f05c09f24ca37de013
_TEXT_CN 3584 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f2ba3bdaa7c3e0c5e33d943065cf911f
_TEXT_CN 5632 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 01bb38f68d227c8475e15be189df6844
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 7ce56a211ce783d08245f8b3b52f83d0
.reloc 3072 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 54b7ecc42131ac8ab0e18f0e18f8012f

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 instsh_x64.exe by MD5 848a165aa988f337e869fa724c784be9. 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 848a165aa988f337e869fa724c784be9.
  • 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.