GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
mkpasswd.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
- 2026-05-23 18:00:17 (4 days ago)
- File hash
- 4ecf79ab85b5fe03de3a032004321f54
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 2025-08-12 23:00:50 (9 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-23 18:00:17 (4 days ago).
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
mkpasswd.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Risk.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-23 18:00:17 (4 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.
If mkpasswd.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: | 4ecf79ab85b5fe03de3a032004321f54 |
| Size: | 6 MB |
| First Published: | 2025-08-12 23:00:50 (9 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-23 18:00:17 (4 days ago) |
| Status: | Risk.CoinMiner (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-23 18:00:17 (4 days 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 mkpasswd.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:
| %localappdata% |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-1745929233-4109567404-722500932-1001 |
| %programfiles%\nhos flash tool |
ThreatInfo has observed mkpasswd.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 mkpasswd.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Romania with 66.7% 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 mkpasswd.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
mkpasswd.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.
7c71956ea75242f33df45f4d2c19a4d8
c874a36937de3efbae48425f7d76aea5
9bd2cebaa3285e8e266c4c373a15119d
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32c20bb907888de565d4d8836d097016
f2982ca76ac2e42601eea504e8b5dde1
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 Risk.CoinMiner
This report identifies mkpasswd.exe by MD5 4ecf79ab85b5fe03de3a032004321f54. 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.