Trojan.Coinminer.GII
Threat Scorecard
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| Popularity Rank: | 2,937 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 486 |
| First Seen: | May 20, 2024 |
| Last Seen: | July 14, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Coinminer.GII on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This report aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the threat, its operational mechanisms, symptoms of infection, and most importantly, steps to remove it from your system.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.Coinminer.GII?
Trojan.Coinminer.GII is identified as a Trojan-type threat, which means it is a type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software 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 focus on general removal and security practices.
How Trojan.Coinminer.GII Operates
Trojan-type threats like Trojan.Coinminer.GII typically operate by deceiving users into installing them, often by masquerading as useful applications or attaching themselves to legitimate programs. Once installed, they can perform a variety of malicious actions, potentially including data theft, unauthorized access to system resources, and in the case of coin miners, using the system's resources to mine cryptocurrency without the user's knowledge or consent.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of an infection can vary widely but may include noticeable slowdowns in system performance, increased resource usage (especially CPU and GPU), unexpected crashes, and potentially, increased electricity bills due to the system working at high capacity for extended periods. Some users might also notice unusual network activity or find unfamiliar programs installed on their system.
- Unexplained increases in electricity bills
- System slowdowns or crashes
- High CPU or GPU usage
- Unfamiliar programs or icons
- Unusual network activity
How to Remove Trojan.Coinminer.GII
- Boot into Safe Mode with Networking: This will help prevent the malware from loading and give you a cleaner environment to work in.
- Perform a Full Scan with a Reputable Tool: Use an anti-malware tool like SpyHunter to scan your system thoroughly. These tools are designed to detect and remove malware, including Trojans.
- Uninstall Suspicious Programs: Go through your installed programs and remove anything that you don't recognize or no longer need.
- Reset Your Browsers: Resetting browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Edge can help remove any malicious extensions or settings that the malware might have installed.
- Reboot and Re-scan: After taking the above steps, reboot your system and perform another scan to ensure that the threat has been fully removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.Coinminer.GII requires a methodical approach to ensure that all components of the malware are eliminated from your system. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining good security practices, such as keeping your software up to date, using strong antivirus programs, and being cautious with emails and downloads, you can protect your system from future infections. Remember, prevention and regular system checks are key to maintaining a secure computing environment.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Coinminer.GII |
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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:
da951be2792f73607099cf8dcfa783e4
SHA1:
cc7fda1664b62e4fdb6d7704235badeb3f80592f
SHA256:
2030500893D7692CD7117BC14C61DFA3F832B31CA6F16D4C9F67B5D6DD9EAAF2
File Size:
4.52 MB, 4516352 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 security information
- 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)
- 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)
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 | Microsoft Corporation |
| File Description | Usermode Font Driver Host |
| File Version | 10.0.19041.4355 (WinBuild.160101.0800) |
| Internal Name | fontdrvhost.exe |
| Legal Copyright | © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. |
| Original Filename | fontdrvhost.exe |
| Product Name | Microsoft® Windows® Operating System |
| Product Version | 10.0.19041.4355 |
File Traits
- HighEntropy
- 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: | 11,491 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 1,473 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 10,018 |
| 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.- Coinminer.GII
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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| Network Winsock2 |
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| User Data Access |
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