GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
svchost.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
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
- 2026-05-22 21:00:46 (5 days ago)
- File hash
- 40f4b2becb3400123793a55e5f61ed81
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as SuspCPUMiner, part of the Susp threat category.
Suspicious files with signals that require additional review before trust. Related Susp reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-05-21 19:00:53 (6 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-22 21:00:46 (5 days ago).
Signed by Codeweavers, Inc. 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 Susp category for related samples and common context.
File context
svchost.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is SuspCPUMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-22 21:00:46 (5 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Susp reports for broader family-level investigation.
If svchost.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: | 40f4b2becb3400123793a55e5f61ed81 |
| Size: | 22 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-21 19:00:53 (6 days ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-22 21:00:46 (5 days ago) |
| Status: | SuspCPUMiner (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-22 21:00:46 (5 days 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: | Codeweavers, Inc |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on svchost.exe 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:
| %system% |
ThreatInfo has observed svchost.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 svchost.exe across 2 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 66.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
Analysis
svchost.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. 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.
84ca195950e4ea46cb671d0f347a8781
e002a4598de4180d8e531e1aee8e3315
1575d03b0772437b5fc27b469ebc57c9
5e16d9c47c47afb1f2b26780106b3efe
1c0b5ecb9aaaaaf987eb674e456d98e0
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
121c6ca8eba1d9f75c79818b2d6dc706
5f4901337e930f1e2b0c3d51dffe1798
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 svchost.exe by MD5 40f4b2becb3400123793a55e5f61ed81. 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.