GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
main.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
- 2026-05-10 23:00:57 (2 weeks ago)
- File hash
- 193fcc6aa20dff77f3951ca2db07f49c
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.CoinMiner, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-05-10 23:00:57 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-10 23:00:57 (2 weeks ago).
Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Notepad.
Signed by Discord Inc.. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
main.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Notepad. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Trojan.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-10 23:00:57 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If main.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
| Product Name: | Notepad |
| Company Name: | Microsoft Corporation |
| MD5: | 193fcc6aa20dff77f3951ca2db07f49c |
| Size: | 3 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-10 23:00:57 (2 weeks ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-10 23:00:57 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.CoinMiner (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-10 23:00:57 (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: | Discord Inc. |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on main.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %commonappdata% |
| %temp% |
ThreatInfo has observed main.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 main.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Algeria with 100.0% 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 main.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
main.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. 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.
23c9f937eac8648407bfe0cb77e33e98
bb222c2b9676c8f1805c1d3e31b8c0b5
6e298ec24406d8af19b6ddab173a57fa
9d10492991333731598d7c8ff8466b9e
b18c7380298e104adf73576fa46bccc1
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
4f0c588f535f0e6f045398276a135596
7048623c4260baafb9a9d098f3393c0f
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 main.exe by MD5 193fcc6aa20dff77f3951ca2db07f49c. 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.