Trojan.ClipBanker.GDB
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| Popularity Rank: | 26,526 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 4 |
| First Seen: | August 4, 2026 |
| Last Seen: | October 9, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Trojan.ClipBanker.GDB is a malicious program belonging to the ClipBanker family of Trojans, a group of threats designed to secretly monitor and manipulate the Windows clipboard in order to steal cryptocurrency and other sensitive financial data. Like other Trojans, it is built to run quietly in the background, giving no obvious indication to the user that it is active while it carries out its harmful functions. It has been flagged as a high-risk threat, carrying a danger level of 8 out of 10, due to the direct financial losses it can cause victims.
Table of Contents
What Trojan.ClipBanker.GDB Does
The core function of Trojan.ClipBanker.GDB is clipboard hijacking. Once installed, it silently monitors everything a user copies to the Windows clipboard, watching specifically for patterns that resemble cryptocurrency wallet addresses, such as those used for Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other digital currencies. When it detects that a user has copied such an address, usually in order to paste it into a wallet application or exchange website, the Trojan secretly swaps the copied address with one controlled by the attackers. If the victim does not carefully double-check the pasted address before confirming a transaction, funds intended for a legitimate recipient are instead sent directly to the cybercriminals. Beyond clipboard manipulation, Trojans in this danger category typically also have the capability to establish persistence on the infected system, communicate with remote servers, and potentially download additional malicious payloads, further compromising the security and privacy of the victim's computer.
How It Spreads
As is typical for this category of threats, Trojan.ClipBanker.GDB most commonly infiltrates computers through deceptive email attachments, disguised as legitimate documents, images, or executable files. It may also be bundled with pirated software, cracked programs, key generators, or files downloaded from unreliable and unofficial sources. Users are often tricked into manually executing the infected file, believing it to be something safe or useful, which allows the Trojan to install itself without triggering obvious warning signs.
Risks for Users
The most immediate and severe risk associated with this Trojan is the irreversible loss of cryptocurrency funds, since blockchain transactions cannot typically be reversed once confirmed. Beyond financial theft, infected systems may also be exposed to further compromise, including the possibility of additional malware being installed, stolen credentials, and broader system control being handed over to attackers. As with many Trojans, the infection can also degrade overall system performance and stability.
Signs of Infection
Because clipboard hijackers are designed to operate stealthily, there are often few visible symptoms. However, users may notice unexpected changes to copied text, particularly cryptocurrency wallet addresses that do not match what was originally copied. Unusual network activity, unexplained slowdowns, or unfamiliar processes running in the background can also indicate a possible infection.
Staying Protected
To reduce the risk of infection, users should avoid opening email attachments from unknown or unverified senders, refrain from downloading software from untrustworthy sources, and always verify copied wallet addresses character-by-character before completing any cryptocurrency transaction. Keeping the operating system and all installed software updated, along with maintaining regular backups, further helps minimize the potential damage from this and similar threats.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.ClipBanker.GDB |
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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:
1d30ff6275ebbffbfda93cac7265c491
SHA1:
3a51322ea62d3bd9db51e714a0894c6bdd2faaf5
SHA256:
595BA12751E0E9BF048E2A1DF0450D744426D8A21AFE3ED14EB273E010C351CA
File Size:
163.84 KB, 163840 bytes
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MD5:
a5df4787488f3cf1b8f862aed2f2c39d
SHA1:
6328881e326f3373b3fa813655f16511d30ba9a6
SHA256:
33DBC7F23438EADE29A526690BD266A0B48504E4BD194BECAE048BB152763ACE
File Size:
163.84 KB, 163840 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have exports table
- 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)
- File is not packed
- IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
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- 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: | 560 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 13 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 546 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 1 |
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.GDB
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\roaming\msedgeupdateetu.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\msedgeupdateetu.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\svchosthki.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\svchosthki.exe | Synchronize,Write 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\run::windowsupdatesvc | C:\Users\Mgxssfzi\AppData\Roaming\svchosthki.exe | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run::windowsupdatesvc | C:\Users\Enlxchjk\AppData\Roaming\msedgeupdateetu.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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| User Data Access |
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