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monerod.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.CoinMiner File reputation report
MD5 ae88f130c7abcff94b77876c1d6091e4
Latest seen 2026-05-19 06:00:39 (a week ago)
First seen 2026-05-19 06:00:39 (a week ago)
Size 29 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
2026-05-19 06:00:39 (a week ago)
File hash
ae88f130c7abcff94b77876c1d6091e4
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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 2026-05-19 06:00:39 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-19 06:00:39 (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

monerod.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-19 06:00:39 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If monerod.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: ae88f130c7abcff94b77876c1d6091e4
Size: 29 MB
First Published: 2026-05-19 06:00:39 (a week ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-19 06:00:39 (a week ago)
Status: Trojan.CoinMiner (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-19 06:00:39 (a week ago)

Detection screenshot

monerod.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:

%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed monerod.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 monerod.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Ukraine
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Ukraine 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for monerod.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

monerod.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 0x00001500
Image base 0x0000000000400000

PE Sections:

Sections 20
Raw data 17561088

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

.text 11599872 bytes · 66.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 42dbbcff59e4a3aca687315260b7bc96
text_env 13312 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3d416dff6ca2debed72cf293dabff6a9
.data 110080 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 a30716b9e7d4017457acefdfb6408e46
.rdata 3202560 bytes · 18.2% of section data
MD5 9b47c31e6a4ed471c43474225399f21e
.pdata 430080 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 7f01641fa7024fb68b0f5d7f56bc4852
.xdata 807936 bytes · 4.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 498f490663e799ae67d178a53e5a83df
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.edata 53760 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 f3123a34256341a46361af86ffa59913
.idata 17408 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 f2f01df445142ba72eae828c497757c2
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 5b0c2d334bfb0102da5ed950e935f873
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 99564e357af3d3d1975902b0f0fc986b
.reloc 86016 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 a9fea33a844cb9b8643bfb96dc07d194
/4 5120 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 afeb794db6064ab4d04b89429644974c
/19 863744 bytes · 4.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 279638be8156eb80c445e511c53a1ce8
/31 47616 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 14843f69cbc133cbf1f9a6d51da56d09
/45 54784 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5ac2b39c739fbbef7bd55a9ed975de55
/57 22528 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 64750af4167515cd4d49ab2bf01cce78
/70 8192 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 261e87a226084421a185124e4aa1ddf7
/81 225792 bytes · 1.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f694e33f25af03c156a2617bda74cb53
/92 11264 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7c56b8378334377a932f8c6e6393ef20

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 monerod.exe by MD5 ae88f130c7abcff94b77876c1d6091e4. 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 ae88f130c7abcff94b77876c1d6091e4.
  • 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.