GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
instsh_x86.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
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 08:00:25 (11 hours ago)
- File hash
- 3afeb8e9af02a33ff71bf2f6751cae3a
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.CoinMiner.
First seen 2017-05-21 03:01:57 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-18 08:00:25 (11 hours ago).
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.
File context
instsh_x86.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 08:00:25 (11 hours ago).
If instsh_x86.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: | 3afeb8e9af02a33ff71bf2f6751cae3a |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-21 03:01:57 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-18 08:00:25 (11 hours ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.CoinMiner (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-18 08:00:25 (11 hours 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.
Common Places:
| %appdata%\nscpucnminer |
| %appdata%\nsminer |
| %appdata%\images |
| %appdata%\cnminer |
| %localappdata%\temp |
| %commonappdata%\kerish products\kerish doctor\backup\startupdisabled\18-m32.exe |
| %temp%\m32.exe |
| %profile%\дминистратор\application data\nscpucnminer |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\roaming\nscpucnminer |
| %sysdrive%\temp |
ThreatInfo has observed instsh_x86.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:
23 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 instsh_x86.exe across 65 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is India with 36.0% 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 instsh_x86.exe is Windows 7 with 62.3% 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_x86.exe is identified as pe for 32-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.
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bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
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9aba7267658e1a6c1d2226393624d5d5
5eebc6a8d4e8052230a730510e7f3ed7
459abb11772f115c47c1a2afc27e2802
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 instsh_x86.exe by MD5 3afeb8e9af02a33ff71bf2f6751cae3a. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.