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svchost.exe threat report

Detected as Risk.CoinMiner File reputation report
MD5 fe38a67d5f694788aa779539810f33d7
Latest seen 2026-05-20 10:00:37 (a week ago)
First seen 2026-05-20 10:00:35 (a week ago)
Size 2 MB

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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
2026-05-20 10:00:37 (a week ago)
File hash
fe38a67d5f694788aa779539810f33d7
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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 2026-05-20 10:00:35 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-20 10:00:37 (a week 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

svchost.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Risk.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-20 10:00:37 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk 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 Risk.CoinMiner.

File Details

MD5: fe38a67d5f694788aa779539810f33d7
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2026-05-20 10:00:35 (a week ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-20 10:00:37 (a week ago)
Status: Risk.CoinMiner (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-20 10:00:37 (a week ago)

Detection screenshot

svchost.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:

%appdata%\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 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Azerbaijan
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Azerbaijan 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 svchost.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

svchost.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 0x000014d0
Image base 0x0000000000400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 2284032

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

.text 1871872 bytes · 82.0% of section data
MD5 cc5eda7b3e14455682acf7da49749cce
.data 7168 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 c51901ad7d2452fcfd75184136b41b92
.rdata 356352 bytes · 15.6% of section data
MD5 8273a5f679b9c1e498b296fcf7a2f72a
.pdata 16384 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 a1ae281377f1bade4c41a34af27d3f90
.xdata 20992 bytes · 0.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 adec7db73cffe886feeae7e97f8f55b8
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 9216 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 88f346c3c2443e3665b357e2f6b40023
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 5303e675c63421f76c7b12e78fa53ea6
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 6f4d10e27c1d6342e2333d58db24a4e1
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 3f36d9467df4a68c6129ad6984c9254e

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 svchost.exe by MD5 fe38a67d5f694788aa779539810f33d7. 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 fe38a67d5f694788aa779539810f33d7.
  • 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.