GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

xmr-stak-rx.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.CoinMiner File reputation report
MD5 cc4c5c15ea43dce31f0dee41f25602d2
Latest seen 2026-05-23 22:00:12 (4 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-23 22:00:12 (4 days ago)
Size 768 KB

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

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 22:00:12 (4 days ago)
File hash
cc4c5c15ea43dce31f0dee41f25602d2
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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 2026-05-23 22:00:12 (4 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-23 22:00:12 (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.

File context

xmr-stak-rx.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 22:00:12 (4 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If xmr-stak-rx.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: cc4c5c15ea43dce31f0dee41f25602d2
Size: 768 KB
First Published: 2026-05-23 22:00:12 (4 days ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-23 22:00:12 (4 days ago)
Status: Trojan.CoinMiner (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-23 22:00:12 (4 days ago)

Detection screenshot

xmr-stak-rx.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:

%profile%\downloads\gminer y config

ThreatInfo has observed xmr-stak-rx.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-rx.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Spain
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Spain with 100.0% 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 xmr-stak-rx.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

xmr-stak-rx.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 0x00086240
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 785408

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

.text 563712 bytes · 71.8% of section data
MD5 d28d6a7c58372f109343668de8e4e8bc
.rdata 161280 bytes · 20.5% of section data
MD5 eb3848fe0d215d79ff0edd9f254fa12c
.data 33280 bytes · 4.2% of section data
MD5 2953d7a902b6ecfd0ebf707887a818bc
.pdata 22528 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 7d8a372e17c7ee7e5419b55184972d80
_RANDOMX 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d9024f8fd040694ff6e16174a3240aca
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 c2a148946834daf15eaf65b36156ba2d
.reloc 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 46d862a9c655d8c4fbce808b94e9b6c0

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 xmr-stak-rx.exe by MD5 cc4c5c15ea43dce31f0dee41f25602d2. 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 cc4c5c15ea43dce31f0dee41f25602d2.
  • 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.