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nanominer.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.CoinMiner File reputation report
MD5 004d8b857777344e094fdb2db69041f5
Latest seen 2025-03-05 23:01:16 (a year ago)
First seen 2023-08-01 23:29:10 (2 years ago)
Size 43 MB

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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
2025-03-05 23:01:16 (a year ago)
File hash
004d8b857777344e094fdb2db69041f5
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.CoinMiner.

Timeline

First seen 2023-08-01 23:29:10 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2025-03-05 23:01:16 (a year ago).

Digital signature

Signed by AVA TECHNOLOGIES DMCC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

nanominer.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2025-03-05 23:01:16 (a year ago).

If nanominer.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.

MD5: 004d8b857777344e094fdb2db69041f5
Size: 43 MB
First Published: 2023-08-01 23:29:10 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-03-05 23:01:16 (a year ago)
Status: Trojan.CoinMiner (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-03-05 23:01:16 (a year ago)
nanominer.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.

Signed By: AVA TECHNOLOGIES DMCC
Status: Valid

The signature on nanominer.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.

%localappdata%\programs\nicehash miner\miner_plugins\f25fee20-94eb-11ea-a64d-17be303ea466\bins\19.6
%localappdata%\programs\nicehash miner\miner_plugins\f25fee20-94eb-11ea-a64d-17be303ea466\bins\23.0

ThreatInfo has observed nanominer.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Chile with 20.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for nanominer.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.

nanominer.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 0x001a3860
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 45157888

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

.text 2261504 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 7b108fcfd47d0b96422c58c475b411b7
.rdata 568832 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 e7313100e397228418c46935855c46e8
.data 42030592 bytes · 93.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 d801c473974096a52b1cc43bef8ee55b
.pdata 92672 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 bc5d43014ce09d01b8374e84fea48a96
_RANDOMX 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 52b6a073d5cb3f64ab9c6178b1bd1854
.gxfg 12288 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 778401506ac731da967f8fe361dd77a3
.gehcont 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d3165536b7168b7bdb9cbffc3bcfdf82
.rsrc 176128 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 b47ed09ed3b575889db5d21eeb682a67
.reloc 13824 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 0bb5be7558ac30a89e67c03889ff0d4f

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 nanominer.exe by MD5 004d8b857777344e094fdb2db69041f5. 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 004d8b857777344e094fdb2db69041f5.
  • 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.