JS/CoinMiner Malware – How to Remove Fully

by Ventsislav Krastev | October 30, 2017 | 0 Comments cryptocurrency miner, JavaScript, malware, Miner

Threat Summary How Did I Get JS/CoinMiner Malware on My PC JS/CoinMiner – More Information Remove JS/CoinMiner Malware from Your Computer

This article aims to show you how you can remove the JS/CoinMiner malware completely from your computer and how you can protect your computer against future infections as well.

A new JavaScript miner malware has appeared, infecting computers via websites that have it embedded on it, detected as JS/CoinMiner. The malware utilizes the CPU and GPU of your computer in order to mine for cryptocurrencies, like Monero and BitCoin at your expense. If you have come across the JS/CoinMiner threat, we recommend you to immediately scan you computer for other malware as well and remove any viruses, that may be redirecting you to websites causing JS/CoinMiner infections.

Threat Summary

Name	JS/CoinMiner
Type	JavaScript Miner Malware
Short Description	When this malware infects your computer, it may begin to use your central processor and video card’s resources in order to mine for the cryptocurrencies BitCoin or Monero.
Symptoms	No symptoms besides your CPU and GPU becoming overheated, as this malware tries to stay undetectable for longer periods of time.
Distribution Method	Via compromised websites or sites that embedded it.
Detection Tool	See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware Download Malware Removal Tool
User Experience	Join Our Forum to Discuss JS/CoinMiner.

How Did I Get JS/CoinMiner Malware on My PC

The JS/CoinMiner cyber-threat is spread via more than one method. It is a JavaScript type of attack which means that it is a piece of code, utilized to download the malware on your computer via such script and automatically execute it. Such JavaScript code is usually embedded on suspicious and malicious websites, like torrent sites or other unconfirmed websites that aim to make profit at your CPU and GPU’s expense. Such sites have so far confirmed to come in the hundreds, including ThePirateBay, the world’s largest torrent tracker. So bottom line is, if you want to stay protected from JS/CoinMiner, you should install an advanced anti-malware software which unlike traditional protection programs uses a protection shield that is in real time against low-level threats, like JS/CoinMiner and can stop them before they have infected your PC.

JS/CoinMiner – More Information

Once your computer has been infected with JS/CoinMiner, the virus may drop an executable file somewhere on your computer. This file may be located in the following malicious Windows folders:

%AppData%
%Local%
%LocalLow%
%Roaming%
%Temp%

After the malicious file is dropped on your computer, the malware may also begin to execute various different types of commands to run the file automatically as an administrator. The malicious executable of JS/CoinMiner may also become fileless after it has been ran once on your PC and mine while you are online. The primary symptom of noticing this malware Is if your CPU or GPU usage(or both) is highly elevated without you using anything actively on your computer system.

Furthermore, since JS/CoinMiner is the type of malware that is intrusive, it may also obtain information about your computer, such as:

Any BitCoin wallets installed on it.
Passwords and registration accounts.
System information.
Network information.
Take screenshots.
Log keystrokes.

Although this is not confirmed, the malware may have embedded in it’s script, instructions that may help it to self-update and remain hidden for longer periods of time on your computer system.

Remove JS/CoinMiner Malware from Your Computer

Similar to Coinhive JS miner , this infection should be isolated before actually removing it, since it may be more complicated than it seems. Since having to manually look for the threat may take time, we have created simple instructions down below which show you in few simple steps how to isolate the JS/CoinMiner
Malware and remove it automatically from your computer. Malware researchers and cyber-sec experts often advise to perform a scan with an advanced anti-malware software to discover other malware, besides JS/CoinMiner on your computer and remove all malicious objects effectively as well as protect your PC against future malware 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 JS/CoinMiner from Windows.

Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove JS/CoinMiner

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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 JS/CoinMiner 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 JS/CoinMiner 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 JS/CoinMiner 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 JS/CoinMiner 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.

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Get rid of JS/CoinMiner from Mac OS X.

Step 1: Uninstall JS/CoinMiner and remove related files and objects

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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 JS/CoinMiner:

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 JS/CoinMiner. 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 JS/CoinMiner. 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 JS/CoinMiner 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 JS/CoinMiner. 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 JS/CoinMiner files from your Mac

When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as JS/CoinMiner, 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 JS/CoinMiner:

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

Remove JS/CoinMiner 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.

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Erase JS/CoinMiner 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 JS/CoinMiner 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 JS/CoinMiner 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 JS/CoinMiner 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.

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Eliminate JS/CoinMiner 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.