Trojan.CoinMiner.P
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| Popularity Rank: | 14,758 |
| Threat Level: | 40 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 64,208 |
| First Seen: | July 24, 2009 |
| Last Seen: | September 11, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.CoinMiner.P 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 illicit activities, posing a significant risk to your personal data and system performance. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take prompt action to remove it and prevent future infections.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.CoinMiner.P?
Trojan.CoinMiner.P is a type of Trojan horse malware that is primarily used for cryptocurrency mining without the user's knowledge or consent. Trojans are malicious programs that disguise themselves as legitimate software, allowing them to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized access to a system. The ".CoinMiner" part of the name suggests its primary function is related to cryptocurrency mining, which can lead to significant system slowdowns, increased electricity bills, and potential damage to your hardware due to overheating.
How Trojan.CoinMiner.P Operates
Trojan.CoinMiner.P, like other Trojans, operates by infiltrating a system through various means such as phishing emails, infected software downloads, or exploited vulnerabilities in the operating system or applications. Once inside, it can download additional malicious components, modify system settings, and start the cryptocurrency mining process. This malware can also communicate with its command and control servers to receive updates or send stolen information. The mining process consumes significant system resources, leading to noticeable performance degradation.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of a Trojan.CoinMiner.P infection can include a significant slowdown in system performance, increased CPU and GPU usage, overheating of the computer, and higher than usual electricity bills. You might also notice that your computer's fans are working harder than usual, even when you're not running demanding applications. In some cases, the malware might also cause the system to crash or freeze frequently. It's crucial to monitor your system's behavior and investigate any unusual activity promptly.
How to Remove Trojan.CoinMiner.P
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to give you a clean environment to work in.
- Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, and perform a full scan of your system to detect and remove all instances of the malware.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that you don't recognize or that were installed around the time you noticed the infection. Be cautious and only remove programs you are sure are malicious or unnecessary.
- Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings that the malware might have altered.
- Reboot your computer and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all traces of the malware have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.CoinMiner.P requires a systematic approach to ensure that all components of the malware are eliminated from your system. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining good cybersecurity practices, such as regularly updating your operating system and applications, using strong antivirus software, and being cautious with emails and downloads, you can protect your system from future infections. Remember, prevention and vigilance are key to safeguarding your digital assets and maintaining the health and performance of your computer.
Aliases
8 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.
| Antivirus Vendor | Detection |
|---|---|
| Sophos | Troj/Zlobie-Gen |
| Panda | Adware/MMediaCodec |
| Kaspersky | not-virus:Hoax.Win32.Renos.fo |
| Fortinet | Zlobie!tr |
| eTrust-Vet | Win32/Boarim.U |
| AVG | Downloader.Zlob.EMK |
| Avast | Win32:Zlob-OO |
| AntiVir | ADSPY/Toolbar.A.2 |
SpyHunter Detects & Remove Trojan.CoinMiner.P
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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| 1. | cmdsrvs.exe | 2dd69443fdaf6e73374a7db61fd6d470 | 39,666 |
| 2. | iesplugin.dll | 5716d4e303657722baf78d1441aecdca | 0 |
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.CoinMiner.P |
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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:
1a237fec4e852ca43d96e7ec64f7631f
SHA1:
14e3c1884c76e7e9c9f7b79b3491c60c47a38df2
File Size:
890.88 KB, 890880 bytes
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MD5:
2e48a2634d1396a94363b11035c1ff7c
SHA1:
01f34f7465b6358d65b5e008931aca6e1be0b582
SHA256:
95B5DB8DF67E1BB7A8A59DF75899C0EC8F82D9877BA3D603EC95F68069B09253
File Size:
5.75 MB, 5747712 bytes
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MD5:
13ba38e79eefd9efe7f4ba0c8e10d912
SHA1:
da2e35e07315955852e230b2e132f2dcb8d52dd7
SHA256:
46E69E0E518828260D19E9404E9B631AE840E7BCF79A0C99709415E30E13DE8E
File Size:
5.78 MB, 5783552 bytes
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MD5:
5248c87ac7f18483e06adf60c9c477dc
SHA1:
2c2e44d3fb55d21fabbbe7559e750413a2dc90fa
SHA256:
47DA97FB23B9C128A99880BB5C047FEB38ECDBD139806879BF65E846BB728683
File Size:
5.99 MB, 5986304 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 has TLS information
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
- File is either console or GUI application
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- 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)
- 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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| Legal Copyright | Copyright (c) 2009 |
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File Traits
- HighEntropy
- packed
- x86
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: | 25,710 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 818 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 13,162 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 11,730 |
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:\users\user\downloads\log.txt | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
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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