Conimx.exe Miner Malware - How to Detect and Remove It

by Ventsislav Krastev | January 2, 2018 | 0 Comments CryptoCurrency, malware, Miner, trojan

Threat Summary Conimx.exe Miner Virus – More Information How to Detect and Remove Conimx.exe Miner Malware

This article has been created in order to help explain what is the Conimx.exe virus process and how to detect and remove it from your computer system completely.

With the cryptocurrency miner viruses being on the rise, newer and newer viruses with more and more features are detected in the wild. One such virus is the Conimx.exe cryptocurrency miner. It aims to slither onto your computer while remaining undetected and run, pretending to be a legitimate type of process. In reality however, this virus may significantly slow down your computer by using your CPU and GPU to mine for more than one cryptocurrency. The bad news is that it is difficult to detect, so if you want to detect and remove the Conimx.exe malware, it is strongly recommended to read this article.

Threat Summary

Name	Conimx.exe Miner Malware
Type	CryptoCurrency Miner
Short Description	Aims to infect your computer and use it’s CPU, GPU and other resources to turn it into a miner for cryptocurrencies.
Symptoms	Hightened CPU and GPU usage and overheating. The victim PC may break if this virus mines for longer periods of time.
Distribution Method	Spam Emails, Email Attachments, Executable files
Detection Tool	See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware Download Malware Removal Tool
User Experience	Join Our Forum to Discuss Conimx.exe Miner Malware.

Conimx.exe Miner –
Infection Methods

The Conimx.exe miner is the type of malware that infects via an intermediary infection object, like a file or a web link posted online. Such objects may also be sent to you via chats or pretend to be legitimate type of programs, like the following:

Fake setups of games and other software.
Fake key generators.
Fraudulent portable versions of sought-after programs.
Fake license activation programs and other type of software.

In addition to this, the Conimx.exe miner is also the type of threat which may come on your computer as a result of having another unwanted software, especially from the adware kind, which causes browser redirects. Such PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) may cause a malicious redirect to a website that may download and open the infection file automatically on your computer.

In the event that you wish to stay protected against such malicious files, it is important that you focus on disabling important Windows services which may be exploited by the Conimx.exe miner:

Disable the WMI service.
Disable SMB and Download the latest security patches from Microsoft.

Conimx.exe Miner Virus – More Information

When your computer becomes compromised with the Conimx.exe miner virus, it immediately becomes evident, because the malware may begin to overheat your CPU and GPU components. This results in the fan of your computer to begin to generate noise, and it is the biggest symptom that you have this malware on your PC. The main activity of Conimx.exe after being dropped on your computer is to connect your PC to a mining pool. If your PC is connected to such a mining pool, this results in it becoming one of many computers that are linked to the same account, belonging to the cyber-criminal who is behind the Conimx.exe miner virus. When the hashing power (mining power) of all the infected computer is combined, the cyber-criminal may make a lot of digital money in a matter of days from infected computers, as long as they are many, but cannot generate as many tokens only from your system, even if it has a powerful GPU. This is why most cyber-crooks tend to target powerful computers more than average ones. The mining process may not be physically dangerous for your GPU and CPU, but if the malware remains for longer periods of time, like months, you risk damaging your components due to overheating them.

In addition to mining for cryptocurrencies, the Conimx.exe is malware and like any other Trojan it may perform other malicious activities on your computer, starting with escalating it’s privileges and modifying the following Windows Registry sub-keys in order to run automatically when Windows boots up:

→ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

After having done this, the virus may also begin to steal information from your computer and perform activities that help it stay undetected for longer periods of time:

Steal important files.
Infect your computer with other viruses.
Collect your login details for important websites, like PayPal, Facebook, e-mail account, etc./span>
Collect the keys typed by you on your keyboard to figure out your passwords.
Collect key data on your network that can help it spread the virus over other computers as well.
Perform self-updates and copy itself to other processes to remain undetected.

How to Detect and Remove Conimx.exe Miner Malware

In order to fully detect this malware and remove it from your computer, recommendations are to follow the removal instructions that are down below. They have been designed in order to help you to isolate and then delete the Conimx.exe threat from your PC. But if you feel uncertain that you have removed the Conimx.exe threat manually and the symptoms continue, we reccomend that you follow the removal manual that is automatic down below. Also, be advised that using an anti-malware tool that is also protection-oriented is the preferred choice according to security experts if you want to automatically get rid of Conimx.exe miner malware and stay protected against future infections as well.

Ventsislav Krastev

Ventsislav is a cybersecurity expert at SensorsTechForum since 2015. He has been researching, covering, helping victims with the latest malware infections plus testing and reviewing software and the newest tech developments. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for learning new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management, Network Administration and Computer Administration of System Applications, he found his true calling within the cybersecrurity industry and is a strong believer in the education of every user towards online safety and security.

How to Remove Conimx.exe Miner Malware from Windows.

Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Conimx.exe Miner Malware

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We Recommend To Scan Your PC with SpyHunter

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1. Hold Windows key() + R

2. The "Run" Window will appear. In it, type "msconfig" and click OK.

3. Go to the "Boot" tab. There select "Safe Boot" and then click "Apply" and "OK".

Tip: Make sure to reverse those changes by unticking Safe Boot after that, because your system will always boot in Safe Boot from now on.

4. When prompted, click on "Restart" to go into Safe Mode.

5. You can recognise Safe Mode by the words written on the corners of your screen.

Step 2: Uninstall Conimx.exe Miner Malware and related software from Windows

Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:

1. Hold the Windows Logo Button and "R" on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear.

2. In the field type in "appwiz.cpl" and press ENTER.

3. This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC. Select the program that you want to remove, and press "Uninstall"

Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.

Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Conimx.exe Miner Malware on your computer.

The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by Conimx.exe Miner Malware there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:

1. Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK.

2. When you open it, you can freely navigate to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are shown above.

3. You can remove the value of the virus by right-clicking on it and removing it.

Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.

IMPORTANT!
Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.

Step 4: Scan for Conimx.exe Miner Malware with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Click on the "Download" button to proceed to SpyHunter's download page.

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Malware Removal Tool

It is recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.

2. After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.

3. After the update process has finished, click on the 'Malware/PC Scan' tab. A new window will appear. Click on 'Start Scan'.

4. After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any files of the associated threat and found them, you can try to get them removed automatically and permanently by clicking on the 'Next' button.

If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.

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Get rid of Conimx.exe Miner Malware from Mac OS X.

Step 1: Uninstall Conimx.exe Miner Malware and remove related files and objects

OFFER

Manual Removal Usually Takes Time and You Risk Damaging Your Files If Not Careful!

We Recommend To Scan Your Mac with SpyHunter for Mac

Keep in mind, that SpyHunter for Mac needs to purchased to remove the malware threats. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA and Privacy Policy

1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:

2. Find Activity Monitor and double-click it:

3. In the Activity Monitor look for any suspicious processes, belonging or related to Conimx.exe Miner Malware:

Tip: To quit a process completely, choose the “Force Quit” option.

4. Click on the "Go" button again, but this time select Applications. Another way is with the ⇧+⌘+A buttons.

5. In the Applications menu, look for any suspicious app or an app with a name, similar or identical to Conimx.exe Miner Malware. If you find it, right-click on the app and select “Move to Trash”.

6: Select Accounts, after which click on the Login Items preference. Your Mac will then show you a list of items that start automatically when you log in. Look for any suspicious apps identical or similar to Conimx.exe Miner Malware. Check the app you want to stop from running automatically and then select on the Minus (“-“) icon to hide it.

7: Remove any left-over files that might be related to this threat manually by following the sub-steps below:

Go to Finder.
In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.

In case you cannot remove Conimx.exe Miner Malware via Step 1 above:

In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:

Disclaimer! If you are about to tamper with Library files on Mac, be sure to know the name of the virus file, because if you delete the wrong file, it may cause irreversible damage to your MacOS. Continue on your own responsibility!

1: Click on "Go" and Then "Go to Folder" as shown underneath:

2: Type in "/Library/LauchAgents/" and click Ok:

3: Delete all of the virus files that have similar or the same name as Conimx.exe Miner Malware. If you believe there is no such file, do not delete anything.

You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:

→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons

Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.

Step 2: Scan for and remove Conimx.exe Miner Malware files from your Mac

When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Conimx.exe Miner Malware, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.

Click the button below below to download SpyHunter for Mac and scan for Conimx.exe Miner Malware:

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Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Remove Conimx.exe Miner Malware from Google Chrome.

Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu

Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"

Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.

Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Erase Conimx.exe Miner Malware from Mozilla Firefox.

Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window

Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.

Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"

Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.

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Uninstall Conimx.exe Miner Malware from Microsoft Edge.

Step 1: Start Edge browser.

Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.

Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".

Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.

Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.

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Remove Conimx.exe Miner Malware from Safari.

Step 1: Start the Safari app.

Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.

Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".

Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.

Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.

Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.

A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the Conimx.exe Miner Malware will be removed.

How to Reset Safari
IMPORTANT: Before resetting Safari make sure you back up all your saved passwords within the browser in case you forget them.

Start Safari and then click on the gear leaver icon.

Click the Reset Safari button and you will reset the browser.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Eliminate Conimx.exe Miner Malware from Internet Explorer.

Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.

Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'

Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.

Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.

Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.