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TrojanDownloader:Win32/BitMiner

First posted on 27 September 2016.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for TrojanDownloader:Win32/BitMiner.

Explanation :

Installation
This threat can create files on your PC, including:

• %APPDATA%\tmpfef1.exe

The malware uses code injection to make it harder to detect and remove. It can inject code into running processes.

Payload

Downloads malware or unwanted software

This threat can download other malware and unwanted software onto your PC.

Modifies system settings
This threat can make changes to the way your PC behaves. It can:

• Stop alerts when programs try to make changes to your PC

Connects to a remote host

We have seen this threat connect to a remote host, including:

• dl.dropbox.com using port 80

Malware can connect to a remote host to do any of the following:

• Check for an Internet connection
• Download and run files (including updates or other malware)
• Report a new infection to its author
• Receive configuration or other data
• Receive instructions from a malicious hacker
• Search for your PC location
• Upload information taken from your PC
• Validate a digital certificate

We have seen this threat access online content, including:

• silenceme.exe

This malware description was published using automated analysis of file SHA1 12f0699b8bf9f6df7d75cfed4ff3844a4e70b4c9.

Last update 27 September 2016

 

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