Trojan.Coinminer.GCQ
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| Popularity Rank: | 17,018 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 58 |
| First Seen: | June 27, 2025 |
| Last Seen: | May 6, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Coinminer.GCQ indicates that your system has been compromised by a malicious threat. This type of threat is designed to operate stealthily, making it challenging to detect without the aid of security software. Understanding the nature of this threat and how it operates is crucial in taking the necessary steps to remove it and prevent future infections.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.Coinminer.GCQ?
Trojan.Coinminer.GCQ is a type of Trojan horse malware that is primarily designed to exploit system resources for cryptocurrency mining. Unlike viruses, Trojans do not replicate themselves but can cause significant harm by providing unauthorized access to your computer, stealing data, and disrupting system performance. The term "Coinminer" in its name suggests its primary function is related to cryptocurrency mining, which can lead to increased CPU usage, slower system performance, and higher electricity bills.
How Trojan.Coinminer.GCQ Operates
Trojan.Coinminer.GCQ, like other Trojans, can infiltrate a system through various means, such as opening malicious email attachments, downloading infected software, or visiting compromised websites. Once inside, it can create backdoors, allowing remote access to the attackers. It may also download additional malware, creating a more complex threat landscape. The cryptocurrency mining functionality is typically its main payload, consuming system resources to solve complex mathematical problems, which are essential for validating transactions in cryptocurrency networks.
Symptoms of Infection
Identifying a Trojan.Coinminer.GCQ infection can be challenging due to its stealthy nature. However, several symptoms may indicate its presence:
- Unexplained increase in CPU usage, leading to slower system performance.
- Higher than usual electricity bills due to increased power consumption by the system.
- Overheating of the system, as the malware pushes the hardware to its limits.
- Possible appearance of unwanted programs or toolbars in your web browser.
- Pop-ups and unexpected advertisements appearing on your screen.
These symptoms alone do not definitively indicate the presence of Trojan.Coinminer.GCQ but suggest that your system may be infected with malware.
How to Remove Trojan.Coinminer.GCQ
Removing Trojan.Coinminer.GCQ requires a systematic approach to ensure all components of the malware are eliminated. Follow these steps:
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to limit the malware's ability to interfere with the removal process.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all traces of the malware.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time the malware was detected.
- Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by the malware.
- Reboot your system and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all malware components have been removed.
It's crucial to be thorough in this process to prevent the malware from reinstating itself.
Conclusion
The removal of Trojan.Coinminer.GCQ requires careful and systematic steps to ensure that your system is thoroughly cleaned and protected against future infections. By understanding how this malware operates and following the removal guidance, you can help protect your system and data from similar threats. Regularly updating your security software, being cautious with emails and downloads, and maintaining good browsing habits are essential in preventing malware infections. Remember, prevention and vigilance are key to maintaining a secure computing environment.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Coinminer.GCQ |
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| Signature status: | Root Not Trusted |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
6ad9b5ffb0b053826485b9597dce2953
SHA1:
fd12b89c1e27eadb271c41037b3b0a1c1e0ec6ac
SHA256:
517B411E01805BD3DFCB8FD203A53A167A320EC6A2C9F8C41C58FE8D4A90069D
File Size:
7.98 MB, 7980048 bytes
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MD5:
3be037a39f532fbcac871d6bb818ee45
SHA1:
da4d6ad8c5613d6b111f4ef30256e692f4e92980
SHA256:
B0A1251FC14424CA17AA9EC99FD90645E144C67791DB9229A519A31F44872276
File Size:
6.85 MB, 6850064 bytes
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MD5:
eda990a81a5a5f6df3162022720a06d2
SHA1:
068523a58151f3854d0cebd18d86f57ba894c663
SHA256:
693348FA82DB45B66B8547EA27243FB07E22CA4B7F73CF9BC91500E11999D085
File Size:
8.05 MB, 8052928 bytes
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MD5:
97c5a2246855065b31d6594ba287776c
SHA1:
7c2ec5bdc7bc5a342cc827f11eea2b431affd2a3
SHA256:
4F298D3701D83B7E1E91B5CC49D2929C439C5F121DC1621227E02ABCCAB81728
File Size:
8.07 MB, 8070816 bytes
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MD5:
abf9edc75c876debfd161afba4673b85
SHA1:
0df25c4cf9fe08d9db46cc5460e443effd982c0b
SHA256:
5CB9736C1416BEB9CB22FDE7EF2DAA23041E735E17170DEA1A4FD3693142D0B2
File Size:
3.27 MB, 3270712 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 exports table
- File has TLS information
- File is 64-bit executable
- File is either console or GUI application
- File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
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- 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
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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| Comments | 20130709-01 |
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| Special Build | 20130709-01 |
Digital Signatures
Digital Signatures
This section lists digital signatures that are attached to samples within this family. When analyzing and verifying digital signatures, it is important to confirm that the signature’s root authority is a well-known and trustworthy entity and that the status of the signature is good. Malware is often signed with non-trustworthy “Self Signed” digital signatures (which can be easily created by a malware author with no verification). Malware may also be signed by legitimate signatures that have an invalid status, and by signatures from questionable root authorities with fake or misleading “Signer” names.| Signer | Root | Status |
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| WIZVERA Co., Ltd. | DigiCert Trusted G4 Code Signing RSA4096 SHA384 2021 CA1 | Self Signed |
| MIDAS IT Co., Ltd. | DigiCert Trusted Root G4 | Root Not Trusted |
File Traits
- 2+ executable sections
- dll
- HighEntropy
- themida
- themida section variant
- 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: | 989 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 43 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 246 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 700 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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\midas\midasgen_us\language::language | 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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