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taobao.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
- 2021-11-07 21:41:01 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- b629bbb9abbe1f8c94d3f6ada44d1432
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 2018-10-19 17:10:05 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-07 21:41:01 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: www.xmrig.com. Product metadata: XMRig.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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
taobao.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with XMRig. The reported company name is www.xmrig.com. The current detection status is Risk.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2021-11-07 21:41:01 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.
If taobao.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 |
| Company Name: | www.xmrig.com |
| MD5: | b629bbb9abbe1f8c94d3f6ada44d1432 |
| Size: | 4 MB |
| First Published: | 2018-10-19 17:10:05 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-11-07 21:41:01 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Risk.CoinMiner (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-11-07 21:41:01 (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.
Common Places:
| %localappdata%\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5 |
| %localappdata%\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie |
| %profile% |
| %appdata% |
| %desktop% |
| %windir% |
| %desktop%\malware |
| %profile%\downloads\compressed |
| %profile%\downloads\compressed\bitcoin |
| %desktop%\mining |
ThreatInfo has observed taobao.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.
File Names:
7 observed namesThis hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen taobao.exe across 29 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Mexico with 23.8% 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 taobao.exe is Windows 10 with 65.0% 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
taobao.exe is identified as pe for 32-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.
462dc8f123cbb2213f3fa72038f3529d
de3f968cf8719516c72e8a08fca2e52e
92d44c633a351d4e79e58f565fcc4fcd
765948c68879e1e55fff9c9312560461
00000000000000000000000000000000
1d7d240fd56f4d2cd2fb4249987be447
dc3bca7242a6d0e0570feb7859bc020c
719258b187a9cefc498c4f999d288ec8
8e2db67ae404111732ed28539708eb16
19207f54c89373abafabfce420aad74d
74fce9cea5a2ac6dad0a1c7a942054da
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 taobao.exe by MD5 b629bbb9abbe1f8c94d3f6ada44d1432. 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.