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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
- 51ff42d909a879d42eb5f0e643aab806
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 2022-05-16 23:25:09 (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: | 51ff42d909a879d42eb5f0e643aab806 |
| Size: | 8 MB |
| First Published: | 2022-05-16 23:25:09 (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:
| %sysdrive% |
| %appdata%\salad\plugin-bin |
| %sysdrive%\minerstat-windows\cli\clients |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\users\nazar\appdata\roaming |
| %appdata% |
| %localappdata%\awesomeminer\phoenixminer_6.2c_windows_1 |
| %appdata%\kryptex\miners |
| %mydoc%\mining |
| %sysdrive%\mining |
| %localappdata%\awesomeminer\phoenixminer_6.2c_windows.zip |
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 17 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 17.5% 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 90.2% 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.
ca7ad8ed0f6556ba86614a5138505a0f
a72e786d48e3c944ad1048227e2f216a
fb8ccac49f5cf1e190b7aa3f4b9e8b74
2c0c04eed735c12296db973a98d87b57
adb00c88d5919bab3c4b160cbf2abed5
41f6e8fedce46fcd6814e6283f5803c7
4cf3d3ea4709072c0dcdfe2d7fdd3bfe
458621cf387bc47391eed1948e7e0eb3
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 51ff42d909a879d42eb5f0e643aab806. 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.