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phoenixminer.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.CoinMiner File reputation report
MD5 51ff42d909a879d42eb5f0e643aab806
Latest seen 2026-05-25 11:00:45 (2 days ago)
First seen 2022-05-16 23:25:09 (4 years ago)
Size 8 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
2026-05-25 11:00:45 (2 days ago)
File hash
51ff42d909a879d42eb5f0e643aab806
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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 2022-05-16 23:25:09 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-25 11:00:45 (2 days 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 2026-05-25 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.

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)
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.

%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.

Windows 10 90.2%
Windows 7 9.8%

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.

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 0x003b288c
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 8476672

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

.text 4384256 bytes · 51.7% of section data
MD5 ca7ad8ed0f6556ba86614a5138505a0f
.rdata 3533824 bytes · 41.7% of section data
MD5 a72e786d48e3c944ad1048227e2f216a
.data 355328 bytes · 4.2% of section data
MD5 fb8ccac49f5cf1e190b7aa3f4b9e8b74
.pdata 165376 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 2c0c04eed735c12296db973a98d87b57
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 adb00c88d5919bab3c4b160cbf2abed5
.gfids 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 41f6e8fedce46fcd6814e6283f5803c7
.rsrc 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 4cf3d3ea4709072c0dcdfe2d7fdd3bfe
.reloc 32768 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 51ff42d909a879d42eb5f0e643aab806.
  • 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.