Trojan.Coinminer.EK
Threat Scorecard
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| Popularity Rank: | 22,427 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 26 |
| First Seen: | January 17, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | May 1, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Coinminer.EK indicates that your system has been compromised by a malicious threat. This type of malware is designed to operate stealthily, often without the user's knowledge or consent. It's essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it and prevent further damage.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.Coinminer.EK?
Trojan.Coinminer.EK is a type of Trojan horse malware that is primarily designed to exploit system resources for cryptocurrency mining. Trojans are malicious programs that disguise themselves as legitimate software, allowing them to bypass security measures and infiltrate a system. The "Coinminer" part of the name suggests that this specific Trojan is focused on using the infected system's resources, such as CPU and GPU power, to mine cryptocurrency without the user's permission.
How Trojan.Coinminer.EK Operates
Once installed, Trojan.Coinminer.EK can operate in the background, consuming system resources to perform complex mathematical calculations required for cryptocurrency mining. This can lead to significant slowdowns in system performance, increased power consumption, and potentially overheating of hardware components. The malware may also communicate with its command and control servers to receive updates, transmit stolen data, or download additional malicious components.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with Trojan.Coinminer.EK may exhibit several symptoms, including but not limited to, significant slowdowns in performance, increased CPU and GPU usage, overheating, and unexpected crashes. Users may also notice unusual network activity or unfamiliar processes running in the background. In some cases, the malware may also trigger pop-ups, ads, or other unwanted behavior.
- Unexplained increases in electricity bills due to heightened power consumption
- Noise from fans spinning at high speeds to cool down overheating hardware
- General system instability or difficulty performing tasks due to resource hijacking
How to Remove Trojan.Coinminer.EK
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for internet access for downloading removal tools.
- Download and run a full scan with a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all components of the Trojan.Coinminer.EK malware.
- Manually uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that were installed around the time of the infection.
- Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by the malware.
- Reboot your computer and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all remnants of the malware have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.Coinminer.EK requires a combination of technical knowledge and the right tools. It's crucial to act quickly to minimize the damage and prevent further exploitation of your system's resources. After removal, it's a good practice to monitor your system's performance and network activity closely and to keep your operating system, software, and security solutions updated to protect against future threats. Remember, prevention is key, so always be cautious when downloading software, opening email attachments, or clicking on links from unknown sources.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Coinminer.EK |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
01b5532d262ae66a035260e11ddd361c
SHA1:
f273fa5a02064db5ec2b4796f71fe1ac545e1c4d
SHA256:
A7B5CE296F6DCAFCE764E2DCCE158A396ABB9ED8EE214F1D4857D3CF1132E014
File Size:
1.91 MB, 1909760 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 is 32-bit executable
- File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
- File is either console or GUI application
- 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 Traits
- No Version Info
- x86
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: | 3,560 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 2,333 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 1,199 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 28 |
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.- Coinminer.EK
