GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
xmrig.exe threat report
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
- 2026-05-26 21:00:38 (a day ago)
- File hash
- 118c2d536d52dd30116baaf06dfe5e63
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.CoinMiner, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2023-12-12 23:01:22 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-26 21:00:38 (a day ago).
Company metadata: www.xmrig.com. Product metadata: XMRig.
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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
xmrig.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 Trojan.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-26 21:00:38 (a day ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If xmrig.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
| Product Name: | XMRig |
| Company Name: | www.xmrig.com |
| MD5: | 118c2d536d52dd30116baaf06dfe5e63 |
| Size: | 5 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-12-12 23:01:22 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-26 21:00:38 (a day ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.CoinMiner (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-26 21:00:38 (a day 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:
| %mydoc%\ssd mining |
| %appdata%\kryptex\miners |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-3723100787-48486256-2119960120-1001\$rsh36vu\resources\miners\win32 |
| %commonappdata% |
| %localappdata%\programs\unminer\resources\miners\win32 |
| %appdata%\xmrig |
| %appdata% |
ThreatInfo has observed xmrig.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 xmrig.exe across 9 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Canada with 18.2% 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 xmrig.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
xmrig.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.
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364979e014ed48a86d58680364feddf2
ebec20d49afb2beac8e92f83d598a447
54e7a4ab1ab33ff912b587ecf7f7cd4b
9ee63642b94966ecb630ee0843e46b26
afea7882aa31e5987db2f12b8933de56
409bf3f918f2402291cb56c2e9354b47
ded116d2e4a711456254c06224f28775
66ec775277aa45c1adc85c2503797551
d4f84d4b0eb9d2aeea4501d61ce27588
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 xmrig.exe by MD5 118c2d536d52dd30116baaf06dfe5e63. 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.