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nanominer.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.CoinMiner File reputation report
MD5 3b44ab1722b816165cf051a4f08e226c
Latest seen 2023-01-05 23:28:57 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-01-05 23:28:57 (3 years ago)
Size 35 MB
Signed by AVA TECHNOLOGIES DMCC

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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
2023-01-05 23:28:57 (3 years ago)
File hash
3b44ab1722b816165cf051a4f08e226c
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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 2023-01-05 23:28:57 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-05 23:28:57 (3 years 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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

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 2023-01-05 23:28:57 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

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: 3b44ab1722b816165cf051a4f08e226c
Size: 35 MB
First Published: 2023-01-05 23:28:57 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-01-05 23:28:57 (3 years ago)
Status: Trojan.CoinMiner (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-01-05 23:28:57 (3 years ago)

Detection screenshot

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.

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\19.2

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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen nanominer.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 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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00141e10
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 13
Raw data 36804608

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

.text 2149376 bytes · 5.8% of section data
MD5 79e91e9a6e60fb03242d0aeea449895d
.rdata 596480 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 2e8bc0c3d5860b5ccc34388cb89470e3
.data 11676672 bytes · 31.7% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 1eb7e98bf1fb91a877a64d22376dc913
.pdata 83968 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 a5921d43d17dfac507f99ce8642b124a
__nv_mod 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8e3e17ce8675de51559b3712e3da42e4
__nv_rel 7713792 bytes · 21.0% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 215410b68b07136ce6d667ab2196ea0a
.nvFatBi 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7c8d5f36749c409a1a71d6c4654d15f6
.nv_fatb 14379520 bytes · 39.1% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 005b4d1bce4cf95b33807f98bb6e03de
.gxfg 12288 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ed24ee469212e4c4bccf485566e8e2ad
.gehcont 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d3165536b7168b7bdb9cbffc3bcfdf82
_RANDOMX 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 52b6a073d5cb3f64ab9c6178b1bd1854
.rsrc 176128 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 c2882eb6971841beaf0a3813fbbd445a
.reloc 13312 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 b116e89593388ccdf3f9fb95b89f8072

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 3b44ab1722b816165cf051a4f08e226c. 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 3b44ab1722b816165cf051a4f08e226c.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
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