Trojan.ClipBanker.BTA
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| Popularity Rank: | 26,821 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 1 |
| First Seen: | September 3, 2026 |
| Last Seen: | September 24, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Trojan.ClipBanker.BTA is a Windows-based Trojan that belongs to the ClipBanker family, a group of malicious programs designed to quietly hijack the Windows clipboard in order to steal cryptocurrency and other sensitive data. Like other threats in the Trojan category, it installs itself secretly, without any clear warning to the user, and operates in the background to avoid detection for as long as possible. Given its danger level, this threat should be taken very seriously by anyone who suspects it may be present on their system.
Table of Contents
What Trojan.ClipBanker.BTA Does
Once active on a system, Trojan.ClipBanker.BTA typically monitors the Windows clipboard for specific types of data, most commonly cryptocurrency wallet addresses. When a user copies a wallet address to paste it into a transaction, the Trojan can silently replace it with an address controlled by the attackers. Because wallet addresses are long strings of random characters that most people do not carefully verify, victims often fail to notice the substitution until funds have already been sent to the wrong destination. Beyond clipboard manipulation, Trojans in this broader category are known to gain extensive control over an infected machine, which can include stealing stored passwords, altering system settings, and monitoring general computer activity.
How It Usually Gets Onto Computers
Trojans such as this one commonly spread through deceptive methods typical of this malware category. The most frequent infection vector is email attachments disguised as harmless files, including formats like .avi, .pif, .exe, or even .jpg files that actually conceal executable code. Users may also encounter this type of threat bundled with pirated software, cracked applications, or downloads from untrustworthy websites. Because the installation process is designed to be silent, victims typically have no indication that anything unusual has happened at the moment of infection.
Risks for the User
The primary risk posed by Trojan.ClipBanker.BTA is financial loss, particularly for users who regularly handle cryptocurrency transactions. Since clipboard hijacking happens instantly and invisibly, redirected funds are often unrecoverable once a transaction is confirmed. In addition to this direct financial threat, the presence of a Trojan with this level of system access can lead to further compromise, including exposure of stored credentials, unauthorized changes to system configurations, and ongoing surveillance of the user's activity on the infected device.
Signs of Infection
Because ClipBanker-type Trojans are built to operate stealthily, obvious symptoms may be minimal or absent. However, users should be cautious if they notice unexpected changes to copied text, especially cryptocurrency wallet addresses that do not match what was originally copied. Other general warning signs typical of Trojan infections include unusual system slowdowns, unexpected network activity, unfamiliar processes running in the background, or security tools reporting unauthorized changes to system settings.
How to Stay Protected
To reduce the risk of infection, users should avoid opening email attachments from unknown or unexpected senders, even if the file names appear familiar or harmless. Downloading software only from official or reputable sources, and avoiding pirated or cracked programs, can also significantly lower exposure to this type of threat. Before completing any cryptocurrency transaction, it is wise to manually verify that a pasted wallet address exactly matches the one originally copied. Keeping the operating system and installed applications updated, maintaining regular backups, and using reliable security software to scan for threats are all practical steps that help defend against Trojan.ClipBanker.BTA and similar malicious programs.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.ClipBanker.BTA |
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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:
3ccda8212a549979cb8d83a5665f25f3
SHA1:
8114f40095c9bc9022f949243c636fa0802bca66
SHA256:
1A3BA01A13F108345D81439858ADCEA3247A2E51DD98AC7BA265A762629FDFB4
File Size:
48.88 KB, 48884 bytes
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MD5:
af76da1b01542a5178997df4cfd75f5f
SHA1:
32ca2271520b0c4598095a10d9fc401435fe8b1e
SHA256:
2DF7BD58525F7BBA81F3D8DBD4151EA74031D29E9B9C3A07B9AA45D2B358AE67
File Size:
48.88 KB, 48884 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 64-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 Traits
- 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: | 125 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 80 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 45 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
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.- ClipBanker.BTA
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:\users\user\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\security\health\healthservice.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\microsoft\windows\runtimebroker\runtimebroker.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\microsoft\windows\searchindex\searchindexer.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
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\run::runtimebroker | C:\Users\Umfmkcxg\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\RuntimeBroker\RuntimeBroker.exe | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run::securityhealth | C:\Users\Umfmkcxg\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Security\Health\HealthService.exe | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | �n # �v����Bx (�1`1�1HO @V� A��H[uN$b"hk`k�q{b��P� ��!���� � ��3�� ��� ������m� Ù� �V ����$�8წ���l� �&M �~ �=�SB1_ T�Vw��R� ��%�������� �AE��D��&��$���L A *�" C ��| | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run::runtimebroker | C:\Users\Hgbgfxds\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\RuntimeBroker\RuntimeBroker.exe | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run::securityhealth | C:\Users\Hgbgfxds\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Security\Health\HealthService.exe | 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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| Syscall Use |
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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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