GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

xmrig.exe threat report

Detected as Risk.CoinMiner File reputation report
MD5 93edb1cdd62ae0a5d459f10a4ffd847a
Latest seen 2026-05-21 19:00:52 (6 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-21 19:00:51 (6 days ago)
Size 8 MB
Publisher www.xmrig.com
Product XMRig

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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
2026-05-21 19:00:52 (6 days ago)
File hash
93edb1cdd62ae0a5d459f10a4ffd847a
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.CoinMiner, part of the Risk threat category.

Category context

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.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-21 19:00:51 (6 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-21 19:00:52 (6 days ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: www.xmrig.com. Product metadata: XMRig.

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 Risk category for related samples and common 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 Risk.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-21 19:00:52 (6 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk 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 Risk.CoinMiner.

Product Name: XMRig
Company Name: www.xmrig.com
MD5: 93edb1cdd62ae0a5d459f10a4ffd847a
Size: 8 MB
First Published: 2026-05-21 19:00:51 (6 days ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-21 19:00:52 (6 days ago)
Status: Risk.CoinMiner (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-21 19:00:52 (6 days ago)
xmrig.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.

%sysdrive%\wallets\raptoreumcore - copy
%sysdrive%\wallets backup\wallets\raptoreumcore - copy
%sysdrive%\wallets backup\wallets\raptoreum miners\xmrig-6.16.1\xmrig-6.16.1-gcc-win64.zip
%sysdrive%\wallets\raptoreum miners\xmrig-6.16.1\xmrig-6.16.1-gcc-win64.zip

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.

Windows 10 100.0%

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.

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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x000014f0
Image base 0x0000000000400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 8421608

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

.text 6418432 bytes · 76.2% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 f590cd011e7818a10c1906e6d8b05496
.data 67072 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 81bc76c8c4648124cbd92832ed724330
.rdata 1449984 bytes · 17.2% of section data
MD5 0181d9e148b9ccbfdb20e334823f9f65
.pdata 194048 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 279ffd1c869926f32799a525d53ef2ba
.xdata 248832 bytes · 3.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 14f90a31f88899f04e99aff8630385b6
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 18432 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 a88e6eb0572c36a05d5b45ad2d1770cb
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 59db6500b17eb34ba2f7749173b1e053
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 23784 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 3c779acf1ae6b81797effc08ee3c74c6

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 xmrig.exe by MD5 93edb1cdd62ae0a5d459f10a4ffd847a. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 93edb1cdd62ae0a5d459f10a4ffd847a.
  • 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 Risk category to compare similar reports.