Trojan.Coinminer.AHB
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| Popularity Rank: | 7,090 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 1,320 |
| First Seen: | August 30, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | July 5, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Coinminer.AHB on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This type of malware is designed to compromise your computer's resources for malicious activities, and it's essential to understand its nature and take steps to remove it to prevent further damage.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.Coinminer.AHB?
Trojan.Coinminer.AHB is a type of Trojan horse malware that is primarily used for cryptocurrency mining. It is designed to secretly install itself on a victim's computer and use the system's resources to mine cryptocurrency without the user's knowledge or consent. This can lead to a significant decrease in system performance, increased electricity bills, and potential damage to hardware components due to overheating.
How Trojan.Coinminer.AHB Operates
Once installed, Trojan.Coinminer.AHB operates in the background, using the system's CPU and GPU resources to mine cryptocurrency. It can also communicate with its command and control servers to receive updates and transmit stolen data. The malware may also attempt to disable security software and other protective measures to avoid detection. It's crucial to note that Trojan.Coinminer.AHB can be spread through various means, including infected software downloads, phishing emails, and exploited vulnerabilities.
Symptoms of Infection
There are several symptoms that may indicate a Trojan.Coinminer.AHB infection. These include a significant decrease in system performance, increased CPU and GPU usage, and higher than usual electricity bills. You may also notice that your computer is running hotter than usual, or that your browser is being redirected to suspicious websites. Additionally, you may receive alerts from your security software indicating that a malicious program is attempting to access your system.
- Unexplained increases in system resource usage
- Slow system performance
- Overheating of hardware components
- Unusual network activity
- Security software alerts
How to Remove Trojan.Coinminer.AHB
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for a clean removal process.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and remove any detected threats.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the malware.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons.
- Reboot your computer and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the malware has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.Coinminer.AHB from your system requires a combination of technical knowledge and the right tools. By following the steps outlined above, you can help to ensure that your system is free from this malicious threat. It's essential to remain vigilant and take proactive measures to protect your system from future infections, including keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus software, and being cautious when downloading and installing new programs. Remember, prevention is key to avoiding the damage caused by malware like Trojan.Coinminer.AHB.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Coinminer.AHB |
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| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
11b886359af28f6236c266b631d13364
SHA1:
ed722c179da27c70dfc1a6e484dd20651e9f70e9
SHA256:
61C06112FAE53854706E26562D0FE3FABD0B762813324B36098291F1D742929C
File Size:
3.75 MB, 3749907 bytes
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MD5:
6f47a0955470a0f834aabcc89203d633
SHA1:
9df86d692ead33faea283a9fdcf069e2f1905f88
SHA256:
37DFE946E03D1177B344D88C064F20628FD6B28516EC33CB2CDD73FE56D3BF7C
File Size:
9.78 MB, 9781760 bytes
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MD5:
94d47ed8f261669f43bb25767c625d07
SHA1:
bb02921b4e8b3bf4d2b1f6881a98136b61c30c61
SHA256:
47663952A4E301950105051AAD41BB6D496F808A39EBD96566DC437A473F102A
File Size:
5.81 MB, 5808017 bytes
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MD5:
abc72e50ed10aa4acaf65c4acd78f5f7
SHA1:
ed476d708ff09dc598da2a45f69f8ad515f03313
SHA256:
6518249704C70B89592467543B69BBD051EE0AD050E0E123E4DDD278F0025296
File Size:
3.58 MB, 3575315 bytes
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MD5:
eb8c008c4429f8eb56d74161f55e7af9
SHA1:
d4a3897a68d243688426d41c62b28be39f15d266
SHA256:
B529D255B333CFD60B75B6AE461202C098AC765FB45415D395690A7EEE4BFF22
File Size:
3.67 MB, 3667456 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have debug information
- File doesn't have exports table
- File doesn't have relocations information
- File doesn't have resources
- File doesn't have security information
- File has exports table
- File has TLS information
- File is 64-bit executable
- File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
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- File is either console or GUI application
- 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)
Windows PE Version Information
Windows PE Version Information
This section displays values and attributes that have been set in the Windows file version information data structure for samples within this family. To mislead users, malware actors often add fake version information mimicking legitimate software.| Name | Value |
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File Traits
- big overlay
- dll
- No Version Info
- x64
Block Information
Block Information
During analysis, EnigmaSoft breaks file samples into logical blocks for classification and comparison with other samples. Blocks can be used to generate malware detection rules and to group file samples into families based on shared source code, functionality and other distinguishing attributes and characteristics. This section lists a summary of this block data, as well as its classification by EnigmaSoft. A visual representation of the block data is also displayed, where available.| Total Blocks: | 31,794 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 2,098 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 28,328 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 1,368 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
Similar Families
Similar Families
This section lists other families that share similarities with this family, based on EnigmaSoft’s analysis. Many malware families are created from the same malware toolkits and use the same packing and encryption techniques but uniquely extend functionality. Similar families may also share source code, attributes, icons, subcomponents, compromised and/or invalid digital signatures, and network characteristics. Researchers leverage these similarities to rapidly and effectively triage file samples and extend malware detection rules.- Bitcoinminer.BDF
- Bitcoinminer.BDG
- Coinminer.AHB
Files Modified
Files Modified
This section lists files that were created, modified, moved and/or deleted by samples in this family. File system activity can provide valuable insight into how malware functions on the operating system.| File | Attributes |
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| \device\namedpipe\srvsvc | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| \device\namedpipe\wkssvc | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\bitcoin2\.cookie | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\bitcoin2\.lock | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\bitcoin2\.lock | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\bitcoin2\bitcoin2.conf | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\bitcoin2\debug.log | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\bitcoin2\masternode.conf | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
Windows API Usage
Windows API Usage
This section lists Windows API calls that are used by the samples in this family. Windows API usage analysis is a valuable tool that can help identify malicious activity, such as keylogging, security privilege escalation, data encryption, data exfiltration, interference with antivirus software, and network request manipulation.| Category | API |
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| Syscall Use |
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| User Data Access |
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| Network Winsock2 |
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| Network Winsock |
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