Trojan.Coinminer.EDA
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| Popularity Rank: | 12,792 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 7 |
| First Seen: | May 17, 2026 |
| Last Seen: | July 31, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Coinminer.EDA indicates that your system has been compromised by a malicious threat. This type of malware is designed to secretly use your computer's resources for cryptocurrency mining, which can lead to significant performance issues and increased electricity bills. It's essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it from your system.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.Coinminer.EDA?
Trojan.Coinminer.EDA is a type of Trojan horse malware that infects computers without the user's knowledge or consent. The primary purpose of this malware is to harness the computational power of infected machines to mine cryptocurrency, generating revenue for the attackers. Trojan.Coinminer.EDA can be spread through various means, including exploited vulnerabilities, phishing emails, or infected software downloads.
How Trojan.Coinminer.EDA Operates
Once installed, Trojan.Coinminer.EDA operates in the background, consuming system resources such as CPU and RAM to perform complex mathematical calculations required for cryptocurrency mining. This can lead to noticeable performance degradation, including slower system response times, increased heat generation, and reduced battery life on laptops. The malware may also communicate with its command and control servers to receive updates, transmit mined cryptocurrency, or download additional malicious components.
Symptoms of Infection
Identifying a Trojan.Coinminer.EDA infection can be challenging, as it often runs silently in the background. However, some common symptoms may indicate the presence of this malware, including:
- Unexplained increases in system resource usage, such as high CPU or RAM utilization
- Slow system performance, including delays or freezes
- Overheating or increased fan activity
- Unusual network activity or data transfers
- Appearance of unfamiliar programs or processes in the system tray or task manager
If you've noticed any of these symptoms, it's crucial to take immediate action to remove the malware and prevent further damage.
How to Remove Trojan.Coinminer.EDA
To effectively remove Trojan.Coinminer.EDA from your system, follow these steps:
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and interfering with the removal process
- Perform a full scan using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all malicious components
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the infection
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or plugins
- Reboot your system and perform another full scan to ensure that all remnants of the malware have been removed
By following these steps, you can effectively remove Trojan.Coinminer.EDA and restore your system to a safe and healthy state.
Conclusion
The removal of Trojan.Coinminer.EDA requires prompt attention to prevent further damage to your system and potential financial losses due to cryptocurrency mining. By understanding the nature of this threat and following the recommended removal steps, you can protect your system and personal data from this type of malware. Remember to stay vigilant and maintain good security practices, including regular system updates, anti-malware scans, and safe browsing habits, to minimize the risk of future infections.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Coinminer.EDA |
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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:
a2f3db7e04b57353bfc8a236e1074d6c
SHA1:
a5f1920c8a7b90ac0f0398d4574f1e3b633b64c1
SHA256:
C33F349FADFC37F147F0BC3FFA56559D621BFF095A8860111B131B1B953F3A41
File Size:
9.24 MB, 9244138 bytes
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MD5:
67cca00a5f40f9b8bee42db21bf8d515
SHA1:
c15fee6e2167fc2f6ac03bcdf3db062525cc2336
SHA256:
F3651982F5301DB3A5FF9537DE0561262F82729DDF37C2163C44524BA50CE0A6
File Size:
9.20 MB, 9202728 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 security information
- File has TLS information
- 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)
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- 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
File Icons
This section displays icon resources found within family samples. Malware often replicates icons commonly associated with legitimate software to mislead users into believing the malware is safe.
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 Version | 1.00 |
| Internal Name | TJprojMain |
| Original Filename | TJprojMain.exe |
| Product Name | Project1 |
| Product Version | 1.00 |
File Traits
- 2+ executable sections
- HighEntropy
- themida
- themida section variant
- x86
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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| c:\program files (x86)\common files\microsoft shared\msinfo\msinfo32.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\3582-490\a5f1920c8a7b90ac0f0398d4574f1e3b633b64c1_0009244138 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\windows\svchost.com | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
Registry Modifications
Registry Modifications
This section lists registry keys and values that were created, modified and/or deleted by samples in this family. Windows Registry activity can provide valuable insight into malware functionality. Additionally, malware often creates registry values to allow itself to automatically start and indefinitely persist after an initial infection has compromised the system.| Key::Value | Data | API Name |
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| 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\classes\exefile\shell\open\command:: | C:\WINDOWS\svchost.com "%1" %* | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Other Suspicious |
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Shell Command Execution
Shell Command Execution
This section lists Windows shell commands that are run by the samples in this family. Windows Shell commands are often leveraged by malware for nefarious purposes and can be used to elevate security privileges, download and launch other malware, exploit vulnerabilities, collect and exfiltrate data, and hide malicious activity.
open C:\Users\Kniijglt\AppData\Local\Temp\3582-490\a5f1920c8a7b90ac0f0398d4574f1e3b633b64c1_0009244138
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