GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

xmrstak_opencl_backend.dll threat report

Detected as Risk.CoinMiner File reputation report
MD5 96d874ee0fe974e7a4c61db9434ac92d
Latest seen 2021-01-01 18:03:36 (5 years ago)
First seen 2019-03-30 07:00:09 (7 years ago)
Size 578 KB
Signed by Stax Digital LLC

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Detection name
Risk.CoinMiner
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-01 18:03:36 (5 years ago)
File hash
96d874ee0fe974e7a4c61db9434ac92d
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.CoinMiner.

Timeline

First seen 2019-03-30 07:00:09 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-01 18:03:36 (5 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Stax Digital LLC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

xmrstak_opencl_backend.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Risk.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-01 18:03:36 (5 years ago).

If xmrstak_opencl_backend.dll 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.

MD5: 96d874ee0fe974e7a4c61db9434ac92d
Size: 578 KB
First Published: 2019-03-30 07:00:09 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-01 18:03:36 (5 years ago)
Status: Risk.CoinMiner (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-01 18:03:36 (5 years ago)
xmrstak_opencl_backend.dll 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.

Signed By: Stax Digital LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on xmrstak_opencl_backend.dll is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

%appdata%\honey miner\miners
%sysdrive%\lenovo-pc\backup set 2018-12-03 103456\backup files 2018-12-24 093310\backup files 4.zip\c\users\lenovo\appdata\roaming\honey miner\miners
%sysdrive%\lenovo-pc\backup set 2019-03-25 094231\backup files 2019-03-25 094231\backup files 6.zip\c\users\lenovo\appdata\roaming\honey miner\miners

ThreatInfo has observed xmrstak_opencl_backend.dll 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 7 60.0%
Windows 10 40.0%

The most common operating system signal for xmrstak_opencl_backend.dll is Windows 7 with 60.0% 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.

xmrstak_opencl_backend.dll 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 0x00059ec0
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 582144

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

.text 374272 bytes · 64.3% of section data
MD5 71442cd9cfa51c4537dd495f74796fe3
.rdata 184320 bytes · 31.7% of section data
MD5 f9b5cf0a39e19ffe265f778a3ec7319a
.data 4608 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 93714cd2128c4fea09f5bd58d5638dbd
.pdata 13824 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 13eac1ef20a6087cf9fb7f131ba6cd85
_TEXT_CN 3584 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4c910cac9ce8571be7b41a8f4a73ef56
.rsrc 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 c6a7b805cb832d21b204a040cbb2ea6c
.reloc 1024 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 73a73ba8d7ff391c23463c2d7ee56f2a

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 xmrstak_opencl_backend.dll by MD5 96d874ee0fe974e7a4c61db9434ac92d. 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 96d874ee0fe974e7a4c61db9434ac92d.
  • 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.