GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

sgminer.exe threat report

Detected as Risk.CoinMiner File reputation report
MD5 2c688b36fdb76a03e75436686f84bf80
Latest seen 2026-05-23 22:00:13 (4 days ago)
First seen 2021-02-25 16:56:28 (5 years ago)
Size 2 MB

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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
2026-05-23 22:00:13 (4 days ago)
File hash
2c688b36fdb76a03e75436686f84bf80
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.CoinMiner, part of the Risk threat category.

Category context

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.

Timeline

First seen 2021-02-25 16:56:28 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-23 22:00:13 (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 Risk category for related samples and common context.

File context

sgminer.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Risk.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-23 22:00:13 (4 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.

If sgminer.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

MD5: 2c688b36fdb76a03e75436686f84bf80
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2021-02-25 16:56:28 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-23 22:00:13 (4 days ago)
Status: Risk.CoinMiner (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-23 22:00:13 (4 days ago)

Detection screenshot

sgminer.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:

%localappdata%\awesomeminer\sgminer-gm-5.5.5_2

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

Top country Spain
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Spain 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 sgminer.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

sgminer.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x000014e0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 15
Raw data 2235392

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

.text 1202176 bytes · 53.8% of section data
MD5 afce53862fe19aef4f0a15be5d0932d9
.data 13824 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 40b44d00d876babebcbb3947286625ae
.rdata 442880 bytes · 19.8% of section data
MD5 e190bb085c9f1e326412ebca6127cf26
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 8192 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 5956c888933d468568c2c1cf5e00f353
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 667851e6bc62a3f38d6afceeb8c33644
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 4969ad9db1963d666d9ccfe8fa67f378
/4 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ec3f1a70664796068bd44390fc0dee24
/19 463872 bytes · 20.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 23b88dec9fc785d9d178a91e14979675
/31 22528 bytes · 1.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 dfafca75caffdafbf768208a1ede8fca
/45 25600 bytes · 1.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ab6ddea32362f10ffd4e93d7b2af2144
/57 6144 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 eaaa1ecf6b13191b0e80003f280e52a6
/70 3584 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c2301a8742487dfece5ea79953fc6326
/81 41472 bytes · 1.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3700b54546d827733f8fba03f71ccdb0
/92 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7b723f086757c567962c5a7e02e3e85e

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 sgminer.exe by MD5 2c688b36fdb76a03e75436686f84bf80. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 2c688b36fdb76a03e75436686f84bf80.
  • 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 Risk category to compare similar reports.