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phoenixminer.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
- 2026-05-25 11:00:45 (2 days ago)
- File hash
- 49a6dc02e2ff57648b1a0ccfba15ee4d
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.CoinMiner, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2022-04-21 23:57:16 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-25 11:00:45 (2 days ago).
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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File 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 2026-05-25 11:00:45 (2 days 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.
File Details
| MD5: | 49a6dc02e2ff57648b1a0ccfba15ee4d |
| Size: | 8 MB |
| First Published: | 2022-04-21 23:57:16 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-25 11:00:45 (2 days ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.CoinMiner (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-25 11:00:45 (2 days 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.
Common Places:
| %appdata%\salad\plugin-bin |
| %programfiles%\betterhash\cores |
| %desktop% |
| %commonappdata%\cudo miner\registry |
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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen phoenixminer.exe across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Rwanda with 33.3% 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 phoenixminer.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
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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
5be599ac97270bbef517858a818ffce7
c7a13199d6a93ab92a111b08f35f1a40
bc4d739c6f7de5deba028eaa499cd01c
32e890c51a898af9bcadbc753f6b28ad
adb00c88d5919bab3c4b160cbf2abed5
1a35ac9d0a453bbd5b1214429d310524
c1bedd66d68e0e7cc16e904a81af05ff
de34076d8bf2c9e003a28bb31a58562a
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 49a6dc02e2ff57648b1a0ccfba15ee4d. 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.