Digmine Facebook Messenger Miner Malware

by Ventsislav Krastev | December 28, 2017 | 0 Comments CryptoCurrency, malware, Miner

Threat Summary How Does Digmine Spread Digmine Malware – Malicious Activity Remove Digmine Malware Fully from Your Computer

This article has been created to explain what exactly is the Digmine malware threat and how to remove it from your computer permanently.

Malware has evolved dramatically especially with the latest cryptocurrency trend and new type of viruses that are physically devastating computers have appeared in the wild. The viruses aim to use the resources of your computer in order to mine for anonymous cryptocurrencies which are untraceable. One such virus is the well-known Bitcoin miner, and another one is Digimine which is so evolved that it uses Facebook Messenger to infect victims. The virus can not only attack computers but also smartphones which points out to how dangerous it can be if widespread. The Digmine malware has also been reported by Trend Micro(https://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/digmine-cryptocurrency-miner-spreading-via-facebook-messenger/) researchers to be initially spread in South Korea, according to latest incident reports. The virus is also spread in other regions such as Vietnam, Ukraine and Philippines as well as Thailand and Venezuela. If you believe that your device has been infected by the Digmine malware, recommendations are to focus on removing it immediately using the information provided in this article.

Threat Summary

Name	Digmine Malware
Type	CryptoCurrency miner malware.
Short Description	Enters your computer via Facebook Messages on Google Chrome but may also enter via suspicious apps on mobile devices.
Symptoms	Your computer or mobile device is heavily obstructed in terms of performance and can slow down or even break down.
Distribution Method	Via Google Chrome extensions and malicious mobile applications.
Detection Tool	See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware Download Malware Removal Tool
User Experience	Join Our Forum to Discuss Digmine Malware.

How Does Digmine Spread

In order to be spread, the Digmine malware uses a chain of activities that aim to infect your computer primarily via Google Chrome since the attack begins on Facebook Messenger if you use it on your web browser.

The main attack starting the digimne infection is a fake video sent ove in a .zip file via a user with whom you have recently become friends over on Facebook. The user may not write anything to you except send a suspicious file to your computer, like a file, named “video_4213.zip”, for example. In it there is fake .mp4 file which is actually an executable and after you open it, the infection process is initiated by Digmine. Since Digmine is in fact a downloader type of malware, it first connects to a command and control server and then drops it’s malicious files in the following Windows directory:

→ %AppData%\Your Username

Digmine Malware – Malicious Activity

Since Digimne is a downloader type of infection, the malware’s chain of activities is to firstly connect to a C&C server. From there, Digimne may drop the following files In the %AppData% directory of Windows:

Background.js
Codec.exe
Config.json
Jquery.min.js
Manifest.json
Miner.exe
Updater.exe

After dropping the malicious files, the virus modifies your Windows so that it may begin to automatically run the mining operation without your consent. When the mining operation has been initiated, the Digmine malware may launch Google Chrome along with a malicious extension on it that contains JavaScript code. This JavaScript aims to conduct cryptocurrency mining operation which allows for the virus to connect to a mining pool and mine the cryptocurrency Monero. This results in your computer to begin to immediately slow down. And this is not the only danger, since Digmine may perform other malicious activities as well.

The main malicious activity besides mining for Monero by using your CPU and GPU resources is to also spread furhter onto other computer by send the same fake video file via your Messenger, if installed on your PC. So if you see weird websites like the following fake video website, called “Alien Woman on Mars”, there is a good chance that you have the Digmine infection on your computer:

In addition to this, if you see that you have sent messages to your friends of a video via Facebook Messenger, it is recommended to immediately warn them not to open the .ZIP file, since this is the main method of propagation of this malware and could help preventing it to spread further.

Remove Digmine Malware Fully from Your Computer

In order to remove this malware from your PC, it is strongly advisable to focus on following the removal instructions down below. They are divided in mobile and PC removal instructions and can help you remove this malware either manually or automatically. For maximum effectiveness it is recommended to use the automatic approach and download advanced anti-malware protection in order to scan for and fully erase all malicious objects of Digmine malware from your computer or smartphone.

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 Digmine Malware from Windows.

Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Digmine Malware

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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 Digmine 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 Digmine 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 Digmine 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 Digmine Malware with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

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

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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.

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

Get rid of Digmine Malware from Mac OS X.

Step 1: Uninstall Digmine 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 Digmine 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 Digmine 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 Digmine 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 Digmine 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 Digmine 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 Digmine Malware files from your Mac

When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Digmine 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 Digmine Malware:

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

Remove Digmine 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 Digmine 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.

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

Uninstall Digmine 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.

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

Remove Digmine 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 Digmine 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 Digmine 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.