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winlogson.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
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
- 2026-05-26 19:00:17 (5 hours ago)
- File hash
- edbbe60d5fc43c859be7363de9eb5798
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.CoinMiner, part of the Risk threat category.
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.
First seen 2024-01-05 23:22:00 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-26 19:00:17 (5 hours ago).
Company metadata: www.xmrig.com. Product metadata: xmrig-proxy.
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 Risk category for related samples and common context.
File context
winlogson.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with xmrig-proxy. The reported company name is www.xmrig.com. The current detection status is Risk.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-26 19:00:17 (5 hours ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.
If winlogson.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
| Product Name: | xmrig-proxy |
| Company Name: | www.xmrig.com |
| MD5: | edbbe60d5fc43c859be7363de9eb5798 |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2024-01-05 23:22:00 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-26 19:00:17 (5 hours ago) |
| Status: | Risk.CoinMiner (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-26 19:00:17 (5 hours 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.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\system volume information\systemrestore\frstaging\programdata |
| %commonappdata% |
ThreatInfo has observed winlogson.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 winlogson.exe across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Peru with 33.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for winlogson.exe is Windows 10 with 66.7% 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
winlogson.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
10bd400ea60d78f016c5e816f2f9fbde
dfc4bf433fcbffc64679c230d460faee
614409ee4031592f5f419d3c1be1e5ac
b0357737bd286aa0ab7a11cd0c5f24c0
03094d31722ac4b70912500761cee5ce
a95862916b316695160568935ab68dda
d64d3292756ec6f27a3fbf521868b8da
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 winlogson.exe by MD5 edbbe60d5fc43c859be7363de9eb5798. 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.