Trojan.Coinminer.GCE
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| Popularity Rank: | 4,456 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 4,942 |
| First Seen: | August 31, 2021 |
| Last Seen: | July 20, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Coinminer.GCE indicates that your system has been compromised by a potentially malicious program. This type of threat is designed to operate covertly, making it challenging to detect without the aid of security software. Understanding the nature and behavior of Trojan.Coinminer.GCE is crucial in taking the appropriate steps to remove it and prevent future infections.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.Coinminer.GCE?
Trojan.Coinminer.GCE is identified as a Trojan-type threat, which typically involves malicious software disguising itself as legitimate to gain unauthorized access to a computer system. The name suggests it might be involved in unauthorized cryptocurrency mining, but without specific details, it's essential to approach removal with a broad strategy that covers various potential malicious activities.
How Trojan.Coinminer.GCE Operates
Trojan-type threats like Trojan.Coinminer.GCE often exploit vulnerabilities in software or trick users into installing them. Once installed, they can perform a variety of malicious actions, including but not limited to, data theft, unauthorized access to system resources, and in the case of coinminers, using the system's resources for cryptocurrency mining without the user's consent. These operations can significantly impact system performance and security.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of an infection can vary widely but may include noticeable slowdowns in system performance, increased power consumption, and potentially, unusual network activity. Since Trojans can be designed to perform a wide range of malicious activities, symptoms might not always be immediately apparent. Regular system monitoring and the use of reputable security software are key to early detection.
- Unexplained increases in CPU or GPU usage
- Slow system performance
- Increased electricity bills due to higher power consumption
- Unusual or unexpected network traffic
How to Remove Trojan.Coinminer.GCE
- 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 associated files and registry entries.
- Uninstall any recently installed or suspicious programs that could be related to the infection.
- Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by the Trojan.
- Reboot your system and perform another full scan to ensure that all remnants of the malware have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.Coinminer.GCE requires a systematic approach to ensure all components of the malware are eliminated from the system. It's also crucial to adopt preventive measures, such as keeping software up to date, using strong antivirus programs, and being cautious with email attachments and downloads from the internet. By understanding the potential risks and taking proactive steps, users can significantly reduce the likelihood of future malware infections and protect their systems and personal data.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Coinminer.GCE |
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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:
17bdfc45f5a581ac7c9ed238dd974024
SHA1:
79d513764556d9a636f335e19dd301d0e3c90103
SHA256:
F30A544A8C8488193A413715EA03C8E46B31668EA392BD818FE47D6015488E06
File Size:
3.04 MB, 3036768 bytes
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MD5:
85f1a5840467be3fc03277e1944f4a2f
SHA1:
6de4eca8bc9fa4bbb83d90e099087ec455a28634
SHA256:
3E6BA0C9CDF4DCC9A6ACF6EE1378F01D0441332B43F4CCB69C13F24E956954CA
File Size:
2.21 MB, 2209792 bytes
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MD5:
046696eb8755c55584ee79c58519bade
SHA1:
d8e1d7d60f2fbb6a69beae17bd469b0e87c5a63f
SHA256:
75A34F6AAACD13CE4483F71CF27AA8331149D2C5C581EA6E407A06251960013B
File Size:
2.21 MB, 2209792 bytes
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MD5:
bb9c780d72b779e6b057743c58960ba1
SHA1:
16781c539553da902802fe5190053e594fa5f374
SHA256:
26CE051A69CBF092EBE0AF0129229A8658CE7B83D73077A775DC2B610BD2DED2
File Size:
2.21 MB, 2209792 bytes
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MD5:
b7725050baa62373aca2893dbdd79a8b
SHA1:
99e7e45fbf091c9459f71ad8a9ba7eb90874aae5
SHA256:
D7B36848A423F1B79B137934A9F0A12B3D521C80F0B8BEB3293ABD143947ADF4
File Size:
2.21 MB, 2209792 bytes
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MD5:
0d474f40a8c1ccd7db630ee52c86b009
SHA1:
9dcad50444bec91f4c271fb46169c74a1fe74023
SHA256:
A3B0EF0D6EEEE41B70D69EB843A3F5CE1794BDEFBEE1C25997272319CAD3A30F
File Size:
2.21 MB, 2209280 bytes
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MD5:
107352e0d221e654a73e2f2708f5c2d2
SHA1:
7355f11d779e0c42bcb2dbc79c9ea510df33738c
SHA256:
83E393103B5960B6D139F3FF8306B83E5190E43D53C12713D91AF746438D16FF
File Size:
2.23 MB, 2230272 bytes
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MD5:
19492dbf8183cf5d525ec71066eb878b
SHA1:
b722899696a022d887227cd3e1a2c38a4573aa3b
SHA256:
998036CFC1D3FD3D03CABD89E048704167E0787C141A9DFA6549B8575B5BA427
File Size:
1.67 MB, 1669008 bytes
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MD5:
843fb109eb1215c532721dd07bbf4b70
SHA1:
77bef630aefbc659e9e91586ca436f7b5fa61be2
SHA256:
5CB16A8C5EB9F3D48FB0F3B5D0E38B6AA05BEFCCB22990C73CFDCAA33C7AC80A
File Size:
2.27 MB, 2265296 bytes
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MD5:
a8879907be4b3894008862b974078e12
SHA1:
8fd6a67e7f7cfc4e808f43b64c04e4a60c6ecb96
SHA256:
9376329A1115ED9D80F35CD38F85968621987068577F266E076B56FDD942F5F6
File Size:
1.67 MB, 1669000 bytes
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MD5:
857dc4accb19dced61156e8c1e7ee21f
SHA1:
573b1edee8e2a8c071da50d98d58f3888bda8f5f
SHA256:
1800B741C315D709EDE844FBAF5138DB6D4F4A829CE6D75A28CFC182A413AFCF
File Size:
1.72 MB, 1721344 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 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)
- 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 |
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| Official Build | 1 |
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| Product Yandex Version | 21.11.2.538 |
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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| YANDEX LLC | GlobalSign CodeSigning CA - G3 | Self Signed |
| Yandex LLC | GlobalSign Extended Validation CodeSigning CA - SHA256 - G3 | Self Signed |
File Traits
- 2+ executable sections
- HighEntropy
- 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: | 4,241 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 149 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 2,764 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 1,328 |
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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.- Expiro.L
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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