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winws.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.CoinMiner File reputation report
MD5 d498e19bc7a79dd1efcb6b928cbe9909
Latest seen 2026-05-27 18:00:51 (5 hours ago)
First seen 2026-05-18 21:00:47 (a week ago)
Size 199 KB

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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
2026-05-27 18:00:51 (5 hours ago)
File hash
d498e19bc7a79dd1efcb6b928cbe9909
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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 2026-05-18 21:00:47 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-27 18:00:51 (5 hours 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.

File context

winws.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-27 18:00:51 (5 hours ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If winws.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.

File Details

MD5: d498e19bc7a79dd1efcb6b928cbe9909
Size: 199 KB
First Published: 2026-05-18 21:00:47 (a week ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-27 18:00:51 (5 hours ago)
Status: Trojan.CoinMiner (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-27 18:00:51 (5 hours ago)

Detection screenshot

winws.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:

%programfiles%\zapret
%desktop%\zapret-discord-youtube-1.9.8c
%desktop%\обход

ThreatInfo has observed winws.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 winws.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russia
Share 75.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russia with 75.0% 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 winws.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

winws.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 0x00001000
Image base 0x0000000100400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 202576

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

.text 125952 bytes · 62.2% of section data
MD5 0d42f4b17c0bbb5b59d405ab817761b7
.data 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 d7dc2d862195f264faf6ee234f019361
.rdata 56320 bytes · 27.8% of section data
MD5 73ee0ebeda516e9227078bc6739b8587
.buildid 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 aed7b6938490a50841584d3f72eb6aba
.pdata 3584 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 f5d1de066f8a1d4b89f848a565bd51a3
.xdata 3584 bytes · 1.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c32f179053ca6aa5bb4f08836d8ffdd6
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 4608 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 68ec7dec2e54297a8294a082fd3b1ca9
.rsrc 6992 bytes · 3.5% of section data
MD5 dbd00462d7bb3565b774381820cc90a6
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 c563770e26344f849171b5e1b7aa776c

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 winws.exe by MD5 d498e19bc7a79dd1efcb6b928cbe9909. 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 d498e19bc7a79dd1efcb6b928cbe9909.
  • 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.