Threat Database Trojans Trojan.Coinminer.BT

Trojan.Coinminer.BT

By CagedTech in Trojans

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 1
First Seen: April 29, 2025
Last Seen: August 24, 2025
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The detection of Trojan.Coinminer.BT indicates that your system has been compromised by a malicious program. 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 protect your system from future infections.

What Is Trojan.Coinminer.BT?

Trojan.Coinminer.BT is identified as a Trojan-type threat, which means it is a broad category of malware that can perform a variety of malicious functions. The "Coinminer" part of its name suggests that it may be involved in unauthorized cryptocurrency mining, using your system's resources without your consent. This can lead to significant slowdowns in your system's performance, increased power consumption, and potentially, overheating of your hardware.

How Trojan.Coinminer.BT Operates

Malware like Trojan.Coinminer.BT typically operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or tricking users into installing it, often through deceptive downloads or infected email attachments. Once installed, it can communicate with its command and control servers to receive updates or send back stolen data. It may also download additional malicious components to enhance its capabilities. The primary goal of this malware seems to be the unauthorized use of system resources for cryptocurrency mining, but it could potentially be used for other malicious activities, such as data theft or spam distribution.

Symptoms of Infection

Symptoms of an infection can vary, but common signs include a noticeable decrease in system performance, increased CPU and GPU usage, overheating, and in some cases, increased electricity bills due to the excessive power consumption. Your system may also become less responsive, and you might experience frequent crashes or freezes. Additionally, if the malware is using your system for cryptocurrency mining, you might notice that your fans are working more intensively than usual, even when you're not running demanding applications.

How to Remove Trojan.Coinminer.BT

  1. Start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking. This will allow you to use the internet to download removal tools while limiting the malware's ability to launch.
  2. Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, and perform a full scan of your system. This tool can help identify and remove the malware and any associated files or registry entries.
  3. Uninstall any suspicious programs that you don't recognize or that were installed around the time your system became infected. Be cautious and only uninstall programs that you are certain are malicious or unnecessary.
  4. Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings. This can help remove any malicious extensions or settings that the malware might have installed.
  5. Reboot your system and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all components of the malware have been removed. Repeat this process until no more threats are detected.

Conclusion

Removing Trojan.Coinminer.BT requires careful and systematic steps to ensure that all components of the malware are eliminated from your system. It's crucial to act quickly to prevent further damage and potential data theft. After removal, consider taking additional security measures, such as installing a reputable antivirus program, enabling firewall protection, and practicing safe browsing habits to protect your system from future infections. Regularly updating your operating system and other software can also help patch vulnerabilities that malware might exploit. By being proactive and vigilant, you can significantly reduce the risk of your system becoming compromised by malware like Trojan.Coinminer.BT.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name: Trojan.Coinminer.BT
Signature status: No Signature

Known Samples

MD5: ccc3c019708e73aff3c1f815261afa49
SHA1: dc9902934538bd2341f748980945801b807fd1a3
SHA256: 8CAB34EB8A7CB681A46BE89046871D88D0632A300F21881528CC2A801B8EFDBC
File Size: 951.81 KB, 951808 bytes

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 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)
  • File is not packed
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  • IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
  • IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)

File Icons

File Traits

  • No Version Info
  • x86

Block Information

Total Blocks: 681
Potentially Malicious Blocks: 36
Whitelisted Blocks: 645
Unknown Blocks: 0

Visual Map

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0 - Probable Safe Block
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block

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