Threat Database Trojans Trojan.Bitcoinminer.KG

Trojan.Bitcoinminer.KG

By CagedTech in Trojans

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 16
First Seen: May 9, 2021
Last Seen: February 7, 2026
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The detection of Trojan.Bitcoinminer.KG indicates that a potentially malicious program has been identified on your system. This type of threat is often associated with unauthorized cryptocurrency mining, which can lead to system performance issues and increased energy consumption. It is essential to address this issue promptly to prevent further damage and potential security risks.

What Is Trojan.Bitcoinminer.KG?

Trojan.Bitcoinminer.KG is a type of Trojan horse malware that is designed to secretly install and execute unauthorized programs on a compromised system. The primary purpose of this malware is to harness the system's resources to mine cryptocurrency, generating revenue for the attackers. This type of malware can be particularly difficult to detect, as it often disguises itself as legitimate software or hides in the background, making it hard to identify.

How Trojan.Bitcoinminer.KG Operates

Trojan.Bitcoinminer.KG typically operates by exploiting system vulnerabilities or using social engineering tactics to gain access to a system. Once installed, the malware can communicate with its command and control servers to receive updates, transmit stolen data, or receive instructions from the attackers. The malware can also spread to other systems through infected software downloads, infected websites, or infected USB drives. It is crucial to be cautious when downloading software or opening email attachments from unknown sources, as these can be common entry points for this type of malware.

Symptoms of Infection

Systems infected with Trojan.Bitcoinminer.KG may exhibit several symptoms, including slowed system performance, increased CPU usage, and higher energy consumption. You may also notice unusual network activity, such as unexpected outgoing connections or data transfers. Additionally, you might encounter system crashes, freezes, or error messages, which can indicate the presence of malware. It is essential to monitor your system's behavior and investigate any suspicious activity to prevent further damage.

  • Unexplained increases in system resource usage
  • Slow system performance or responsiveness
  • Unusual network activity or data transfers
  • System crashes, freezes, or error messages

How to Remove Trojan.Bitcoinminer.KG

  1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for easier removal.
  2. Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove the malware.
  3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or software that may be related to the malware.
  4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any potential malware components.
  5. Reboot your system and perform another full scan to ensure that the malware has been completely removed.

Conclusion

Removing Trojan.Bitcoinminer.KG requires a combination of technical expertise and caution. By following the steps outlined above and using reputable anti-malware tools, you can increase your chances of successfully removing the malware and preventing future infections. It is essential to remain vigilant and monitor your system's behavior to detect any potential security threats. Remember to always prioritize system security and take proactive measures to protect your system from malware and other online threats.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name: Trojan.Bitcoinminer.KG
Signature status: Hash Mismatch

Known Samples

MD5: b86ea8203669c4f1799fe656a1fcda05
SHA1: 0d0635b72d8af92e36aa013250a5986d920906f5
SHA256: 95AE57EF78A5FFFFBB6C2C5E6AB708CA87658C6E7BBC24A7E83545D506E5C37E
File Size: 406.29 KB, 406288 bytes
MD5: 2acaad9d644a4840fa2429c42f6f8b93
SHA1: e4ae5e4369bffc921846d7f5846b437a81a268e5
SHA256: 4E6899FF5871398419A90CEF6FBD3A7B20C4C5650E3420CF8E26E6169450C06E
File Size: 432.54 KB, 432544 bytes

Windows Portable Executable Attributes

  • File doesn't have "Rich" header
  • File doesn't have debug information
  • File doesn't have exports table
  • File is 32-bit executable
  • File is either console or GUI application
  • File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
  • File is Native application (NOT .NET application)
  • File is not packed
  • IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
  • IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)

File Icons

Windows PE Version Information

Name Value
File Description NVIDIA Corporation
File Version 2.35.0
Internal Name NVIDIA WMI Provider
Legal Copyright (C) 2020 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename Nvwmi64.exe
Product Name NVIDIA WMI Provider
Product Version 2.35.0

Digital Signatures

Signer Root Status
BeiJing IQIYI Science & Techonology Co.,Ltd DigiCert SHA2 Assured ID Code Signing CA Hash Mismatch
Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher Microsoft Windows Third Party Component CA 2012 Hash Mismatch
NVIDIA Corporation VeriSign Universal Root Certification Authority Hash Mismatch

File Traits

  • HighEntropy
  • x86

Block Information

Total Blocks: 986
Potentially Malicious Blocks: 8
Whitelisted Blocks: 978
Unknown Blocks: 0

Visual Map

0 0 0 x x x 0 x 0 0 0 x x x x 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0
0 - Probable Safe Block
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block

Files Modified

File Attributes
c:\windows\systemmvwmishell\mvwmishell.exe Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\windows\systemmvwmishell\mvwmishell.exe Read Data,Read Attributes,Synchronize,Write Data
c:\windows\systemnvdksplay\nvdksplay.exe Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\windows\systemnvdksplay\nvdksplay.exe Read Data,Read Attributes,Synchronize,Write Data

Registry Modifications

Key::Value Data API Name
HKLM\system\controlset001\services\netcellcore mvwmishells::deletefiles c:\users\user\downloads\0d0635b72d8af92e36aa013250a5986d920906f5_0000406288 RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc3475 㴠ȁ龡^8獖} RegNtPreCreateKey
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HKLM\system\controlset001\services\netcellcore mvwmishells::ksysnctgroup M2511180858-584C24A28CB1E5AA RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc3475 㴡ȁ龡^9獖} RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\system\controlset001\services\netcellcore mvwmishells::ksysnctgroup M2511180858-4144455066F6BFE3 RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc3475 㴢ȁ龡^:獖} RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\system\controlset001\services\netcellcore mvwmishells::ksysnctgroup M2511180858-B7FF71965FABC67F RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc3475 㴣ȁ龡^;獖} RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\system\controlset001\services\netcellcore mvwmishells::ksysnctgroup M2511180858-B5A8C466D3E7B38A RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc3475 㴤ȁ龡^<獖} RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\system\controlset001\services\netcellcore mvwmishells::ksysnctgroup M2511180858-1E82461A4129DF20 RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\system\controlset001\services\netwellcore system nvdisplayshelle::deletefiles c:\users\user\downloads\e4ae5e4369bffc921846d7f5846b437a81a268e5_0000432544 RegNtPreCreateKey
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HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 ,k�8��8tX��B�8 �6 �v 5� �Z xy ��T�B�������������5����ee��Bx�< �!wz"Wc#�#��$kF$��%"�%:�%�&� &�x(�(X�)�`*J*9*�^*�h+�[,��/9�/��0P%1`1�1HO1�D5�05�G6�^6�� RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\system\controlset001\services\netwellcore system nvdisplayshelle::ksysnctgroup M2602021904-295B335952EEA59E RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc3475 ~� % xy* �/��Y�d�kP~� ��ރ�p��^�o���zee+Vs} kP~ ��1���7 ���ﺃee����1��fe��h�n RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\system\controlset001\services\netwellcore system nvdisplayshelle::ksysnctgroup M2602021904-17E5BD8CBD96B656 RegNtPreCreateKey
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HKLM\system\controlset001\services\netwellcore system nvdisplayshelle::ksysnctgroup M2602021904-0CA72C833C28C1CE RegNtPreCreateKey
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HKLM\system\controlset001\services\netwellcore system nvdisplayshelle::ksysnctgroup M2602021904-9C3023307F58E1AA RegNtPreCreateKey
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HKLM\system\controlset001\services\netwellcore system nvdisplayshelle::ksysnctgroup M2602021904-7AA19E3A0E0ED581 RegNtPreCreateKey
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HKLM\system\controlset001\services\netwellcore system nvdisplayshelle::ksysnctgroup M2602021904-0E62BA5DA0EDB455 RegNtPreCreateKey
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HKLM\system\controlset001\services\netwellcore system nvdisplayshelle::ksysnctgroup M2602021904-C2BC52D2D28215C1 RegNtPreCreateKey

Windows API Usage

Category API
Other Suspicious
  • AdjustTokenPrivileges
  • SetWindowsHookEx
Process Manipulation Evasion
  • NtUnmapViewOfSection
Process Shell Execute
  • ShellExecute
Service Control
  • OpenSCManager
  • StartService

Shell Command Execution

open C:\WINDOWS\SystemMvwmiShell\MvwmiShell.exe
open C:\WINDOWS\SystemMvwmiShell\MvwmiShell.exe
open C:\WINDOWS\SystemMvwmiShell\MvwmiShell.exe
open C:\WINDOWS\SystemMvwmiShell\MvwmiShell.exe
open C:\WINDOWS\SystemMvwmiShell\MvwmiShell.exe
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open C:\WINDOWS\SystemNVDksPlay\NVDksPlay.exe

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