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phoenixminer.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.CoinMiner File reputation report
MD5 1d6a3b195e8abec031d852966fea9ccc
Latest seen 2026-05-26 23:01:00 (a day ago)
First seen 2020-12-28 18:59:46 (5 years ago)
Size 7 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
2026-05-26 23:01:00 (a day ago)
File hash
1d6a3b195e8abec031d852966fea9ccc
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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 2020-12-28 18:59:46 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-26 23:01:00 (a day 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.

phoenixminer.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-26 23:01:00 (a day ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If phoenixminer.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: 1d6a3b195e8abec031d852966fea9ccc
Size: 7 MB
First Published: 2020-12-28 18:59:46 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-26 23:01:00 (a day ago)
Status: Trojan.CoinMiner (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-26 23:01:00 (a day ago)
phoenixminer.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.

%localappdata%\programs\nicehash miner\miner_plugins\fa369d10-94eb-11ea-a64d-17be303ea466\bins\15.3
%profile%\downloads\phoenixminer_5.4c_windows.zip
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-2805189508-2460501371-3125243748-1001\$rlzg12h.zip
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-2805189508-2460501371-3125243748-1001
%appdata%\kryptex\miners
%localappdata%\programs\nicehash miner\miner_plugins\fa369d10-94eb-11ea-a64d-17be303ea466\bins\15.4
%windir%
%commonappdata%\cudo miner\registry
%localappdata%\programs\nicehash miner\miner_plugins\fa369d10-94eb-11ea-a64d-17be303ea466\bins\15.2
%appdata%\salad\plugin-bin

ThreatInfo has observed phoenixminer.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.

Windows 10 90.6%
Windows 8.1 6.3%
Windows 7 3.1%

The most common operating system signal for phoenixminer.exe is Windows 10 with 90.6% 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.

phoenixminer.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 0x0039040c
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 8184320

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

.text 4247552 bytes · 51.9% of section data
MD5 744300c7b861944f9b583e818bc4a062
.rdata 3380224 bytes · 41.3% of section data
MD5 5889b9b084f15b3b9485c08148cb3622
.data 354816 bytes · 4.3% of section data
MD5 16752244b29c87cd551a2f7da1a1ade9
.pdata 163840 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 627ef0a34097f9e7ba665b220e8db2f3
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 adb00c88d5919bab3c4b160cbf2abed5
.gfids 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f7531e0863347690990bb162f105fd06
.rsrc 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 2918901997e5294209510d98c49a193e
.reloc 32768 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 36f38bf87d7761bf3650665f6214bd4e

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 phoenixminer.exe by MD5 1d6a3b195e8abec031d852966fea9ccc. 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 1d6a3b195e8abec031d852966fea9ccc.
  • 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.