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xmr-stak-cpu.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
- 2022-04-01 23:22:33 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- 1c1de53f365de8f9eddae3afeb14445d
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 2018-11-08 18:20:30 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2022-04-01 23:22:33 (4 years ago).
Signed by H-BIT, družba za proizvodnjo in storitve, d.o.o. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
xmr-stak-cpu.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Risk.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2022-04-01 23:22:33 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.
If xmr-stak-cpu.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: | 1c1de53f365de8f9eddae3afeb14445d |
| Size: | 946 KB |
| First Published: | 2018-11-08 18:20:30 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-04-01 23:22:33 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Risk.CoinMiner (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-04-01 23:22:33 (4 years 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | H-BIT, družba za proizvodnjo in storitve, d.o.o |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on xmr-stak-cpu.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.
Common Places:
| %appdata%\nhm2\bin |
| %desktop%\roaming\nhm2\bin |
ThreatInfo has observed xmr-stak-cpu.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 xmr-stak-cpu.exe across 17 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Norway with 14.3% 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 xmr-stak-cpu.exe is Windows 10 with 86.4% 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
xmr-stak-cpu.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.
a8412cd3150ccdf3a737e523e43f1b7f
1ae448e095da7a6ec28d5f8664cdb45d
873b8988aa1134925f3a8890964dbfba
fb0d1b6614d5d9b05007678b7dfb7276
4c910cac9ce8571be7b41a8f4a73ef56
364cdf2a66ad00f897977a003afecd4d
504090ff5afb601d9128e2fac35e2ef1
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 xmr-stak-cpu.exe by MD5 1c1de53f365de8f9eddae3afeb14445d. 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.