GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
plink.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
- 2026-05-16 03:00:42 (a week ago)
- File hash
- a873014ed92f2b618d24a7dd6296e484
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.CoinMiner, part of the Risk threat category.
Riskware and dual-use utilities that may be legitimate but require careful review. Related Risk reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2018-08-06 22:10:15 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-16 03:00:42 (a week ago).
Company metadata: Simon Tatham. Product metadata: PuTTY suite.
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 Risk category for related samples and common context.
File context
plink.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PuTTY suite. The reported company name is Simon Tatham. The current detection status is Risk.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-16 03:00:42 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.
If plink.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
| Product Name: | PuTTY suite |
| Company Name: | Simon Tatham |
| MD5: | a873014ed92f2b618d24a7dd6296e484 |
| Size: | 292 KB |
| First Published: | 2018-08-06 22:10:15 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-16 03:00:42 (a week ago) |
| Status: | Risk.CoinMiner (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-16 03:00:42 (a week 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:
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed plink.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 plink.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 United States 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 plink.exe is Windows 10 with 75.0% 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
plink.exe is identified as pe for 32-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.
75e910c2a5ba467b9e8defb1613e009b
ed89aee57f1c3c4f780486391bd566bc
3769e98c8c38ab62764cd980b8707f5e
00000000000000000000000000000000
33eb7d76dfa73a88dae5f2f445fe0de9
ae9214eff849b2c6f51f78e904ea2e7a
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 plink.exe by MD5 a873014ed92f2b618d24a7dd6296e484. It is part of the Risk 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.