A multicomponent malicious program designed to steal Bitcoin electronic currency from computers running OS X. The malware is disguised as a legitimate mining application (for example, BitVanity, StealthBit, Bitcoin Ticker TTM, Litecoin Ticker).
It consists of the following components:
An installer distributed in the guise of a legitimate application.
An agent that performs a variety of tasks (for example, it can process intercepted data, check applications installed on the system, and update itself).
A browser extension called Pop-Up Blocker that filters traffic, performs the functions of the agent, and communicates with the command and control server.
The Trojan’s main objective is to monitor traffic and steal private data stored by Bitcoin and Litecoin mining applications. Also, if Bitcoin-Qt is installed on the infected computer, Trojan.CoinThief modifies the program and steals the private data stored by the application.
If the operating system (OS) can be loaded (either normally or in safe mode), download Dr.Web Security Space and run a full scan of your computer and removable media you use. More about Dr.Web Security Space.
If you cannot boot the OS, change the BIOS settings to boot your system from a CD or USB drive. Download the image of the emergency system repair disk Dr.Web® LiveDisk , mount it on a USB drive or burn it to a CD/DVD. After booting up with this media, run a full scan and cure all the detected threats.
If the mobile device is operating normally, download and install Dr.Web for Android. Run a full system scan and follow recommendations to neutralize the detected threats.
If the mobile device has been locked by Android.Locker ransomware (the message on the screen tells you that you have broken some law or demands a set ransom amount; or you will see some other announcement that prevents you from using the handheld normally), do the following:
Load your smartphone or tablet in the safe mode (depending on the operating system version and specifications of the particular mobile device involved, this procedure can be performed in various ways; seek clarification from the user guide that was shipped with the device, or contact its manufacturer);
Once you have activated safe mode, install the Dr.Web for Android onto the infected handheld and run a full scan of the system; follow the steps recommended for neutralizing the threats that have been detected;
