Trojan.Miner
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See also Threat Assessment Criteria.
| Popularity Rank: | 10,487 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 3,356 |
| First Seen: | December 6, 2012 |
| Last Seen: | July 15, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Miner on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This type of malware is designed to compromise your computer's resources, putting your personal data and online security at risk. 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.Miner?
Trojan.Miner is a type of Trojan horse malware that is designed to secretly install and run on a compromised computer. Unlike viruses, Trojans do not replicate themselves but can still cause significant harm by stealing sensitive information, disrupting system performance, and providing unauthorized access to hackers. The term "Miner" suggests that this particular Trojan may be involved in cryptocurrency mining, utilizing your computer's resources without your consent to generate cryptocurrency for the malware authors.
How Trojan.Miner Operates
Trojan.Miner, like other Trojans, typically operates by disguising itself as legitimate software or attaching itself to legitimate programs. Once installed, it can execute a variety of malicious actions, including but not limited to, data theft, keylogging, and using your computer's processing power for cryptocurrency mining. This malware can significantly slow down your computer, increase your electricity bill, and compromise your personal data. The exact mechanisms of operation can vary, but the end goal is usually financial gain for the malware authors.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of a Trojan.Miner infection can be subtle and may not always be immediately apparent. Common signs include a significant slowdown in computer performance, increased CPU and GPU usage, overheating of the computer, and unexpected crashes or freezes. You might also notice unfamiliar programs or processes running in the background, increased electricity bills due to the high energy consumption of cryptocurrency mining, and pop-ups or other unwanted advertisements. If you suspect your computer is infected, it's crucial to act quickly to mitigate the damage.
How to Remove Trojan.Miner
- 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 run a full scan with a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all instances of the malware. Ensure your anti-malware software is updated to the latest version for the best protection.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time you noticed the infection. Be cautious and only remove programs you are certain are malicious or unnecessary.
- Reset your web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, etc.) to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings that the malware might have altered.
- After completing the above steps, reboot your computer and run another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all remnants of the malware have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.Miner requires a systematic approach to ensure that all components of the malware are eliminated from your system. It's also crucial to adopt preventive measures to avoid future infections, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong, unique passwords, and being cautious when opening email attachments or downloading software from the internet. By understanding the risks associated with Trojan.Miner and taking proactive steps, you can protect your computer and your personal data from this and other malware threats.
SpyHunter Detects & Remove Trojan.Miner
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. | minerd.exe | d561aac2da5525a498b54b531112154b | 14 |
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Miner |
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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:
aa6e4d2ea2011b06121258431b0738e4
SHA1:
a5de16895768d8e1602368c62925af0c5e63bc02
SHA256:
991763EADE8185471F733A2E989512B1668E967C2599814279DAC5F62783F418
File Size:
97.79 KB, 97792 bytes
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MD5:
5fca329532fe3b535d19a497963fa0d0
SHA1:
06982a190b31df23bcdc2c211e591d1df6454cbd
SHA256:
1875BEAB8A00EB0C717674A617EF3745616DC1908EFF5C4C48BA765EE6EB9220
File Size:
110.59 KB, 110592 bytes
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MD5:
5326f17129896b8959bd9a894a84b073
SHA1:
9db18881ee2683c59975ac244924b1e29aed590c
SHA256:
500C2409C287ABE88006021C5C9C25EB73E104F36BE14FC9260C4D5A594B2A28
File Size:
126.46 KB, 126464 bytes
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MD5:
52bb2121ebd6d9549567291e98da6706
SHA1:
046823942d7a6d050b890e7aec0734b0495a24fe
SHA256:
3A5EA5271CAEFE181D6EE5DD5E7C49BB119FB7317A0220AE1EE1AFB85DFB73DB
File Size:
122.37 KB, 122368 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 exports table
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is 64-bit executable
- File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
- 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)
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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| Comments | DamnYoCo Game |
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File Traits
- 2+ executable sections
- dll
- JMC
- No Version Info
- VirtualQueryEx
- WriteProcessMemory
- x64
- 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: | 632 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 7 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 547 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 78 |
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.- Agent.XFM
- Downloader.GS
- Exploit.OD
- Gamehack.HEF
- HackKMS.LN
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- Injector.GFDC
- Rugmi.FC
- Shellcode.BX
- ShellcodeRunner.LD
- ShellcodeRunner.XK
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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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Anti Debug |
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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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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.
C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\a5de16895768d8e1602368c62925af0c5e63bc02_0000097792.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\06982a190b31df23bcdc2c211e591d1df6454cbd_0000110592.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\046823942d7a6d050b890e7aec0734b0495a24fe_0000122368.,LiQMAxHB
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