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service.dll 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
- 2021-01-01 00:57:57 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- 8afb470bd39506d2085c15aed8988605
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 2020-01-27 06:02:03 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-01 00:57:57 (5 years ago).
Signed by Nanopool Limited. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
service.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Risk.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-01 00:57:57 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.
If service.dll 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
| MD5: | 8afb470bd39506d2085c15aed8988605 |
| Size: | 12 MB |
| First Published: | 2020-01-27 06:02:03 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-01 00:57:57 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Risk.CoinMiner (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-01 00:57:57 (5 years 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Nanopool Limited |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on service.dll is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.
Common Places:
| %profile% |
| %programfiles% |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-979399451-1902183200-930614446-1001 |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-3991089084-2221285678-3953824567-1001 |
| %profile%\downloads\fast btc miner for laptop.rar |
| %profile%\downloads\fast btc miner for laptop |
ThreatInfo has observed service.dll 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 service.dll across 7 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Ukraine with 22.2% 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 service.dll is Windows 10 with 88.9% 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
service.dll 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.
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4cc987a3405ca2dad49faa797a7d4249
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0fcc1a7dab2af9c5332c897f22850559
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9e51ecc93876145ef94710b046d04599
1a89562dbb7ddb3ee9824be6946c0b01
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cb976eb2b273ba40586294f9dbff7808
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ea934f7dd5e4209ae1ead73e931ab8bb
dae9c0345ba812697fa6d23352bf184c
93e51a27a7245bf22c5408cb8cdf370a
8ccccfeee6e99506ab60b949a2b896b7
ec0622a3ed8ec85447fc6cadca0c5ec4
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 service.dll by MD5 8afb470bd39506d2085c15aed8988605. 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.