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Svchost.exe Trojan CoinMiner Analysis

Technical Analysis

File Name svchost.exe
File Type
PE32+ executable (console) x86-64, for MS Windows
Scanner Version 1.0.143.174
Database Version 2023-10-20 22:06:36 UTC

Trojan.Win64.CoinMiner.ca

Malware family: CoinMiner

CoinMiner malware utilizes system resources including CPU and RAM for unauthorized cryptocurrency mining. It establishes persistence through startup integration and may use resource management techniques to avoid detection while mining currencies like Monero or Zcash.
N/A
Detection Rate
382,464
File Size (bytes)
2023-10-20
Analysis Date

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File Identification

Hash Type Value Action
MD5
142221f272142b9a0d2749d569e3a848
SHA1
7d96a8c0681bca36163e918c906a9e74e4f292c8
SHA256
f7b6f9b1ad6d01b1ce883315fc35efd4f0673f9d473b034354318b7e03857269
SHA512
64d97938db34940511e178a0d46379ca6dbffed78f422e8c3b8ba8b0a77d6fac8fd37b899f108cf9c03a084802103ea62124bb6bd1796b3f640036510ff6f268
ImpHash
1e639356dd901bb602ff9ef5b3730809

PE Analysis

Basic Information

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Hash: 1955ae1ff1638ebfd172a78b89249d57
Fuzzy: a01a17df4a088d3368ba6e1978d2d02c
dHash: 12ccd8f2e4ccd424
Image Base 0x140000000
Entry Point 0x14001e864
Compilation Time 2016-08-26 09:16:34
Checksum 0x0006a5e9 (Actual: 0x0006a5e9)
OS Version 5.2
PEiD Signatures PE32+ executable (console) x86-64, for MS Windows
Digital Signature The PE file does not contain a certificate table.
Imports 7 libraries
PSAPI, SHLWAPI, KERNEL32, USER32, COMDLG32, ADVAPI32, SHELL32
Exports 0 functions
Resources 54 Resources
Sections 5 Sections

Version Information

FileVersion 6.1.7600.16385
ProductVersion 1.0.0.0
OriginalFilename nssm.exe
InternalName nssm.exe
FileDescription Хост-процесс для служб Windows
CompanyName
LegalCopyright Copyright (c) 2009
ProductName
Translation 0x0000 0x04b0
Comments http://nssm.cc/
CompanyName Iain Patterson
FileDescription The non-sucking service manager
FileVersion 2.24-87-g203bfae
LegalCopyright Public Domain; Author Iain Patterson 2003-2016
OriginalFileName nssm.exe
ProductName NSSM 64-bit
ProductVersion 2.24-87-g203bfae
Translation 0x0410 0x04b0

PE Sections

Name Virtual Address Virtual Size Raw Size Entropy Characteristics MD5
.text 0x00001000 162,900 bytes 163,328 bytes 6.27 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_CODE|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_EXECUTE|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ 76AD6C7E6CD9AB781C1FFBB55251E974
.rdata 0x00029000 37,714 bytes 37,888 bytes 5.02 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ 117E0746F5E9FB0DA9B603108B608615
.data 0x00033000 213,828 bytes 8,704 bytes 2.19 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_WRITE 669C0F7BD1CD965C9F968A44BDF8C74A
.pdata 0x00068000 8,508 bytes 8,704 bytes 5.40 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ 4CA2C0790951CE6B947D2B887219AC86
.rsrc 0x0006b000 162,816 bytes 162,816 bytes 4.28 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ 43DD50532C28A36D592688516F12B74B

Resource Analysis

Total Resources: 54 (160,740 bytes)
Resource Type Count Total Size Percentage
RT_ICON 4 31,970 bytes
19.9%
RT_DIALOG 43 18,430 bytes
11.5%
RT_MESSAGETABLE 3 108,392 bytes
67.4%
RT_GROUP_ICON 1 62 bytes
0%
RT_VERSION 2 1,540 bytes
1%
RT_MANIFEST 1 346 bytes
0.2%

Certificate Chain Analysis

No Digital Signatures

This file is not digitally signed.

Security Implications:
  • Cannot verify the publisher's identity
  • Increased security risk when running this file
  • May trigger security warnings on some systems

⚠ This file either lacks a digital signature or the certificate chain could not be verified
Exercise caution when executing unsigned files from unknown sources

Certificate Verification Status

The PE file does not contain a certificate table.

Recommendation: Verify the file source and ensure it comes from a trusted publisher.

Trojan.Win64.CoinMiner.ca Removal

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Removal Instructions

Follow these steps to completely remove the threat from your system

  1. Start by downloading Gridinsoft Anti-Malware to your computer.
  2. Double-click on the gsam-en-install.exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the program.
  3. Once the installation of Gridinsoft Anti-Malware is complete, the program will open on the Scan screen.
  4. Click on the "Standard Scan" button to begin scanning your computer for threats.
  5. After the scanning process is finished, click on "Clean Now" to remove any detected threats.
  6. If prompted, restart your system to complete the removal process and ensure all threats are eliminated.
Important: Before You Start
Disconnect from the internet to prevent the malware from spreading or downloading additional threats. Run the scan in Safe Mode for better detection and removal of persistent threats.

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