Trojan.CoinMiner.V
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 8,702 |
| First Seen: | June 28, 2019 |
| Last Seen: | April 11, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.CoinMiner.V on your system indicates a serious security threat that requires immediate attention. This type of malware is designed to compromise your computer's resources for malicious activities, potentially leading to significant problems if not addressed promptly. It's crucial to understand the nature of this threat and take the necessary steps to remove it and protect your system from future infections.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.CoinMiner.V?
Trojan.CoinMiner.V is identified as a Trojan-type threat, which means it is a malicious program that disguises itself as legitimate software to gain unauthorized access to a computer system. The "CoinMiner" part of its name suggests that it is involved in cryptocurrency mining, a process that uses computer resources to solve complex mathematical problems, typically without the user's knowledge or consent. This activity can lead to increased CPU usage, slower system performance, and higher electricity bills.
How Trojan.CoinMiner.V Operates
Once installed on a system, Trojan.CoinMiner.V can operate stealthily, using system resources to mine cryptocurrency. It may also download additional malicious components or create backdoors for remote access, allowing attackers to control the infected system. The malware might spread through various means, including phishing emails, infected software downloads, or vulnerabilities in operating systems and applications. Understanding how it operates is key to removing and preventing future infections.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of a Trojan.CoinMiner.V infection can vary but often include noticeable decreases in system performance, such as slower operation, increased heat production by the computer, and higher than usual electricity consumption. Users might also notice unfamiliar programs running in the background or unusual network activity. In some cases, the malware might trigger security software alerts or cause system crashes. Being aware of these symptoms can help in early detection and prompt removal of the threat.
How to Remove Trojan.CoinMiner.V
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for a clean environment to perform removal steps.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system. This can help identify and remove all components of the Trojan.CoinMiner.V malware.
- Manually uninstall any suspicious programs that were installed around the time of the infection. Be cautious and only remove programs you are certain are malicious or unnecessary.
- Reset your web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, etc.) to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by the malware.
- After completing the above steps, reboot your computer and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all traces of the malware have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.CoinMiner.V from your system requires careful and thorough steps to ensure all components of the malware are eliminated. It's also essential to adopt preventive measures to avoid future infections, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus software, and being cautious with emails and downloads from unknown sources. By understanding the threat posed by Trojan.CoinMiner.V and taking the necessary removal and preventive steps, you can protect your system and personal data from malicious activities.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.CoinMiner.V |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
f9fb3b07f2fcb6ad404ad0dfc3190289
SHA1:
67b652d1ba4e62ca89ef0eee162878ea505157ac
SHA256:
AE1F2D1EE86BAD04787AA1E0E6436520B642E53B8097717C1907440B20775B07
File Size:
1.99 MB, 1986551 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 |
|---|---|
| Company Name | 2xDSoft |
| File Version | 1.4.0.3 |
| Legal Copyright | 2xDSoft |
| Product Version | 1.4.0.3 |
File Traits
- 2+ executable sections
- HighEntropy
- 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: | 1,793 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 959 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 368 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 466 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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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| Network Winsock |
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| Keyboard Access |
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