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nanominer.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
- 2025-03-05 23:01:16 (a year ago)
- File hash
- 004d8b857777344e094fdb2db69041f5
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.CoinMiner.
First seen 2023-08-01 23:29:10 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2025-03-05 23:01:16 (a year ago).
Signed by AVA TECHNOLOGIES DMCC. 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.
File context
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.
File Details
| 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) |
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: | 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.
Common Places:
| %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.
Geography:
7 observed countriesThe 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.
OS Version:
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.
Analysis
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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
7b108fcfd47d0b96422c58c475b411b7
e7313100e397228418c46935855c46e8
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bc5d43014ce09d01b8374e84fea48a96
52b6a073d5cb3f64ab9c6178b1bd1854
778401506ac731da967f8fe361dd77a3
d3165536b7168b7bdb9cbffc3bcfdf82
b47ed09ed3b575889db5d21eeb682a67
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.