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sysupdater.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.CoinMiner File reputation report
MD5 9c544cfa055fb686dc47eb46171de1e8
Latest seen 2021-01-14 08:21:05 (5 years ago)
First seen 2018-03-05 20:12:47 (8 years ago)
Size 839 KB
Product Intel® Driver

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.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
Trojan.CoinMiner
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-14 08:21:05 (5 years ago)
File hash
9c544cfa055fb686dc47eb46171de1e8
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

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

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2018-03-05 20:12:47 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 08:21:05 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: © Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel® Driver.

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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

sysupdater.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel® Driver. The reported company name is © Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Trojan.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 08:21:05 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If sysupdater.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 Trojan.CoinMiner.

Product Name: Intel® Driver
Company Name: © Intel Corporation
MD5: 9c544cfa055fb686dc47eb46171de1e8
Size: 839 KB
First Published: 2018-03-05 20:12:47 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 08:21:05 (5 years ago)
Status: Trojan.CoinMiner (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 08:21:05 (5 years ago)
sysupdater.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.

%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed sysupdater.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.

Windows 10 61.2%
Windows 7 32.6%
Windows 8.1 3.9%
Windows XP 2.3%

The most common operating system signal for sysupdater.exe is Windows 10 with 61.2% 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.

sysupdater.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 0x00001510
Image base 0x0000000000400000

PE Sections:

Sections 12
Raw data 858624

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

.text 697344 bytes · 81.2% of section data
MD5 292495e888e896e557cb251fe3fcda60
.data 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 a9821a435bf6a468d807d4dd50ec82fa
.rdata 81920 bytes · 9.5% of section data
MD5 e2ce10e550c8fc8388cb2e6d0ae90dfa
.pdata 23040 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 991515ea895496aa5ac0b2f6fef440c6
.xdata 21504 bytes · 2.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 be267a5059608c4e38ceaec328959bfb
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.edata 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 c0dea8e855467a42d9e15865f20d5089
.idata 12288 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 cc2daef8f5a49c2ffc6fb405958ff2fa
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 8d54f2ca2e6e042213f778d538b9b82c
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 2a2bae111363bbe7e8aa090a388b97cd
.rsrc 16896 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 bed7d2f9700894534660d09565c96ab7
.reloc 2048 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 fb1429482e10b70d66295e9e65542def

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 Trojan.CoinMiner

This report identifies sysupdater.exe by MD5 9c544cfa055fb686dc47eb46171de1e8. It is part of the Trojan 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 9c544cfa055fb686dc47eb46171de1e8.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
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