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 Suspicious Object. 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
- Suspicious Object
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-02-15 23:02:56 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- 89b444d178084ecbafb85682defd5ec9
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Suspicious Object, part of the Susp threat category.
Suspicious files with signals that require additional review before trust. Related Susp reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2020-03-01 03:59:50 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-15 23:02:56 (4 years 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 Susp 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 Suspicious Object, based on the latest analysis from 2022-02-15 23:02:56 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Susp 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 Suspicious Object.
File Details
| Product Name: | XMRig |
| Company Name: | www.xmrig.com |
| MD5: | 89b444d178084ecbafb85682defd5ec9 |
| Size: | 6 MB |
| First Published: | 2020-03-01 03:59:50 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-02-15 23:02:56 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Suspicious Object (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-02-15 23:02:56 (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:
| %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 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 83.3% 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 xmrig.exe is Windows 10 with 50.0% 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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7d8e98239d63ac7e36498a1088d1a48c
8caaae15c6235055d50ef4874bd04a98
76bb9e2f38d6d1baff137b1077f0d92b
ea6ce799dc86841b9be61a092c7d84d1
00000000000000000000000000000000
490d6d44d0e8ad145d4ed2b74e885d02
d862c438e6808033d1fedc0c6ba63993
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
e280c8167836200271c2878728cb6ab1
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 Suspicious Object
This report identifies xmrig.exe by MD5 89b444d178084ecbafb85682defd5ec9. It is part of the Susp 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.