GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
pagefile.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
- 2021-05-04 20:46:35 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- c871d7154ae16284be27c37f727f7fb1
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.CoinMiner.
First seen 2021-04-04 20:37:07 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-05-04 20:46:35 (5 years ago).
Signed by xBlock Ventures OÜ. 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
pagefile.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Risk.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2021-05-04 20:46:35 (5 years ago).
If pagefile.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: | c871d7154ae16284be27c37f727f7fb1 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-04-04 20:37:07 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-05-04 20:46:35 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Risk.CoinMiner (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-05-04 20:46:35 (5 years 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: | xBlock Ventures OÜ |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on pagefile.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\kryptex-app\resources\app.asar.unpacked\node_modules\kryptex-backend\node_modules\pagefile\build |
ThreatInfo has observed pagefile.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 pagefile.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 Kazakhstan with 50.0% 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 pagefile.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
pagefile.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.
85129be58b0536a29ce384992f4c96a0
3e4ba25ca0a7023b0bd9d3eca7303591
e84569b54e37d58852ba64dfbe7e9f25
a4e6c1c1d49eb9cd566bcbb77f32cbe2
702703e64383bb614bd96acb1dd61af6
fa7a4eb97ff63ee095b5c6028a6e88c8
6c883fd82059477e8f90ada19e428607
3889e257b92e7d13ec687dbd6cd0193e
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 pagefile.exe by MD5 c871d7154ae16284be27c37f727f7fb1. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.