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update.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.CoinMiner File reputation report
MD5 f3e3dddd341224d385431312eb2994a0
Latest seen 2026-05-23 14:00:23 (4 days ago)
First seen 2025-08-28 23:01:29 (9 months ago)
Size 36 MB

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

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
2026-05-23 14:00:23 (4 days ago)
File hash
f3e3dddd341224d385431312eb2994a0
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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 2025-08-28 23:01:29 (9 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-23 14:00:23 (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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

update.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-23 14:00:23 (4 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If update.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.

MD5: f3e3dddd341224d385431312eb2994a0
Size: 36 MB
First Published: 2025-08-28 23:01:29 (9 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-23 14:00:23 (4 days ago)
Status: Trojan.CoinMiner (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-23 14:00:23 (4 days ago)
update.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.

%appdata%
%sysdrive%\windows.old\users\-héctor-\appdata

ThreatInfo has observed update.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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for update.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.

update.exe is identified as pe for 32-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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00021d40
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 333312

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

.text 214528 bytes · 64.4% of section data
MD5 183ba4e580a65ce2800e8eb8bb1b48ec
.rdata 46592 bytes · 14.0% of section data
MD5 d1008a951b8e05a5150ad39f6eba86f3
.data 4608 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 16d3dcc307587466d6cef688b7c43075
.didat 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4c4b2bf494efa55b96496fd4dc746074
.rsrc 57344 bytes · 17.2% of section data
MD5 8372cd144c1feb6d23a4f42e22cddb13
.reloc 9728 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 fcedaf321368c2cb35820396acd649d8

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 update.exe by MD5 f3e3dddd341224d385431312eb2994a0. 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 f3e3dddd341224d385431312eb2994a0.
  • 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 Trojan category to compare similar reports.