Trojan.Coinminer.GCN
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| Popularity Rank: | 14,472 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 302 |
| First Seen: | May 8, 2024 |
| Last Seen: | September 10, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Coinminer.GCN on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This type of malware is designed to compromise your computer's resources for malicious activities, and it's essential to understand its nature and take prompt action to remove it.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.Coinminer.GCN?
Trojan.Coinminer.GCN is a type of Trojan horse malware that is primarily used for cryptocurrency mining. Trojans are malicious programs that disguise themselves as legitimate software, allowing them to infiltrate a system without being detected. The ".Coinminer" part of the name suggests that this particular Trojan is focused on exploiting system resources to mine cryptocurrency, which can lead to significant performance issues and potential damage to your hardware.
How Trojan.Coinminer.GCN Operates
Once installed on a system, Trojan.Coinminer.GCN can operate in the background, consuming CPU and GPU resources to mine cryptocurrency. It may also communicate with its command and control servers to receive updates or transmit stolen data. This type of malware can be particularly challenging to detect, as it may not exhibit the typical symptoms of a virus, such as pop-ups or ransom demands. Instead, it can silently run in the background, causing system slowdowns and increased power consumption.
Symptoms of Infection
While Trojan.Coinminer.GCN may not always exhibit obvious symptoms, there are some signs that could indicate its presence on your system. These may include slowed system performance, increased CPU or GPU usage, overheating, and increased electricity bills. You may also notice that your system is running hotter than usual, or that your fans are working more intensely. If you suspect that your system has been infected with Trojan.Coinminer.GCN, it's essential to take immediate action to remove it.
How to Remove Trojan.Coinminer.GCN
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for a more straightforward removal process.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all instances of the malware.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the malware. Be cautious when uninstalling programs, as some may be legitimate.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons.
- Reboot your system and perform another full scan to ensure that the malware has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.Coinminer.GCN from your system requires a combination of technical knowledge and the right tools. By following the steps outlined above and using a reputable anti-malware tool, you should be able to remove the malware and restore your system to its normal state. It's also essential to take preventive measures to avoid future infections, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus software, and being cautious when opening email attachments or downloading files from the internet. Remember, staying vigilant and proactive is key to protecting your system from malware threats like Trojan.Coinminer.GCN.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Coinminer.GCN |
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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:
a62a7560938b2d84344ba051ec50bd48
SHA1:
79ede31570054d9e2290bf6893fc49a18df8abe5
SHA256:
B1C9402D3FD7ECC8887F1D8D04B22FE2A2BD5F887929444C990EA607CDC1F700
File Size:
928.28 KB, 928284 bytes
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MD5:
d9d6dc187d1173f0148b23effcc2e2e6
SHA1:
ce13594d941a9880a2de9091f9a3b6c78158a390
SHA256:
416301F9DD1FB9B85D794368527BFCDC5426B8CFAB67DA39DF9F32F6D4F00744
File Size:
951.33 KB, 951329 bytes
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MD5:
fa8971620f3b97117446b43524523ee1
SHA1:
5e99896a70c65e88043649f234b74b17c5cd3ee1
SHA256:
DDE3BC944C6F9AD7BD6621C495BFFC647BFE613B27F3818B12ABAE8528F0CA30
File Size:
890.41 KB, 890410 bytes
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MD5:
fb9b4c68f6901b2e12d6fcb553c18039
SHA1:
5a415be2233494118448a51bbd875e6c40bce4eb
SHA256:
484E4C0C4FD5AA296C405890F97E7E9A81A02521F1C2A42B217EC25FCC763EFD
File Size:
1.36 MB, 1362432 bytes
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MD5:
0889da9e1f8124f8f5a43bfc59a77ec6
SHA1:
a18f3d450f22e3c97cc061473e875eb876da3556
SHA256:
4EDE03BF4DFCC23C3EC7E2448E1F6205E066FD3C324C039040E98F9F3267A49B
File Size:
879.65 KB, 879651 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 been packed
- 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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| Company Name |
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| webmaster@f2ko.de | |
| File Description | Bat To Exe Converter |
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| Legal Copyright | Fatih Kodak |
| Product Name |
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| Product Version |
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| Website | http://www.f2ko.de |
File Traits
- 2+ executable sections
- HighEntropy
- packed
- VirtualQueryEx
- WriteProcessMemory
- 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: | 839 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 43 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 578 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 218 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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:\9d7.tmp\golink.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\9d7.tmp\gorc.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\9d7.tmp\scilexer.dll | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\9d7.tmp\upx.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\cheathappens\debug\battlefleet gothic armada.debug | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\cheathappens\debug\rainbow six siege.debug | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\0.ogg | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\1.ogg | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\3.ogg | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\4.ogg | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
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| c:\users\user\downloads\5.ogg | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\6.ogg | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\7.ogg | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\ch.dll | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\help.txt | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
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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| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | i � r�n � �*� ���8\x�a�B +� �� �6 �} �� �� 7� xy �� �� ۀ>�=���� � B� O�� ���x �%�� �8�5�� ��Bx �� �� �� �\ �! I �R N� sb!>!wz #@�#��#�O$kF$�� $¨%:� %f | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | k 8��81az��B�8 �6 �v y� z �Z xy �� �a ۀT�B� ����� 1���� �5����ee +Bx �<�� �� 5 � �7 �!wz "M)"Wc#�#��$kF$�� %"�%:� %�&� &�x'�(�(X�)�`*J*9*�^+�[+�� | 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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11 additional items are not displayed above. |
| Anti Debug |
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| Other Suspicious |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Process Terminate |
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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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| User Data Access |
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| Keyboard Access |
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Shell Command Execution
Shell Command Execution
This section lists Windows shell commands that are run by the samples in this family. Windows Shell commands are often leveraged by malware for nefarious purposes and can be used to elevate security privileges, download and launch other malware, exploit vulnerabilities, collect and exfiltrate data, and hide malicious activity.
"notepad.exe" C:\Users\user\Cheathappens\Debug\Rainbow Six Siege.debug
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"notepad.exe" C:\Users\user\Cheathappens\Debug\Battlefleet Gothic Armada.debug
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