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plugplay.exe threat report

Detected as SuspCPUMiner File reputation report
MD5 361f52d4a6ca73028112053e09fd572d
Latest seen 2026-05-23 20:00:45 (4 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-16 20:00:15 (2 weeks ago)
Size 171 KB

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as SuspCPUMiner. 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
SuspCPUMiner
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-23 20:00:45 (4 days ago)
File hash
361f52d4a6ca73028112053e09fd572d
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as SuspCPUMiner, part of the Susp threat category.

Category context

Suspicious files with signals that require additional review before trust. Related Susp reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-16 20:00:15 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-23 20:00:45 (4 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 Susp category for related samples and common context.

File context

plugplay.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is SuspCPUMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-23 20:00:45 (4 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Susp reports for broader family-level investigation.

If plugplay.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 SuspCPUMiner.

File Details

MD5: 361f52d4a6ca73028112053e09fd572d
Size: 171 KB
First Published: 2026-05-16 20:00:15 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-23 20:00:45 (4 days ago)
Status: SuspCPUMiner (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-23 20:00:45 (4 days ago)

Detection screenshot

plugplay.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.

Common Places:

%system%

ThreatInfo has observed plugplay.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 plugplay.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Guadeloupe
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Guadeloupe with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for plugplay.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

plugplay.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 0x00002490
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 17
Raw data 139264

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

.text 8192 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 fe7d01e4e1d0e2583d7880a2e09dc9a6
.data 4096 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 0432f52805c310c362fe0b25c1223f70
.rodata 4096 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 0da9b41f7990ef6f299789002d3005e1
.rdata 4096 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 5050417b9a6b8380b33c271cece38578
.pdata 4096 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 7adce76499b7158345b887991cf985d5
.xdata 4096 bytes · 2.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fc8fa88166c37515f37b8e0858822057
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 4096 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 010905886d0638c61c3452ee4ec34072
.reloc 4096 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 188b445e4411f1681c2cebab0b6905e6
/4 4096 bytes · 2.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f81f3cb291796255791757a65b7738d2
/19 53248 bytes · 38.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5185410ad3e0fb55dba68ff14dc44910
/31 8192 bytes · 5.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0f39738f2dc80666e38a836735250c45
/45 8192 bytes · 5.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 df5b1d2395c483247690a4403b777dfd
/57 4096 bytes · 2.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 88cc445138cda9b46cf54f2a7a1c138f
/70 4096 bytes · 2.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 105c2f140abf8c2292cbdbeb617fa2e5
/81 16384 bytes · 11.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 afae5c765e1c00e9369f6fdf73229f68
/92 4096 bytes · 2.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 56d9ecbf6acb447d3ca6fd95af265b6f

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 SuspCPUMiner

This report identifies plugplay.exe by MD5 361f52d4a6ca73028112053e09fd572d. It is part of the Susp 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 361f52d4a6ca73028112053e09fd572d.
  • 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 Susp category to compare similar reports.