Dd_64.exe executable file belongs to a malicious application that can properly be recognized as a coin miner trojan virus. That malware type utilizes your hardware to mine cryptocurrencies, basically – Monero or DarkCoin1. It makes your system almost nonfunctional because of high CPU use.
What is Dd_64.exe process?
Dd_64.exe is a malicious process created by coin miner virus
Dd_64.exe – Extremely high CPU/GPU usage
Besides CPU utilization, some of the coin miners also use GPU power for their tasks. In that instance, you will probably struggle even to see the mouse arrow moving – GPU is often used on 100%. It is not as crucial as processor for system work, so Dd_64.exe coin miner viruses don’t waste time on trifles and utilize all of it. It sometimes may cause bad consequences.
Shortly about cryptocurrency mining
List of the typical coin miner symptoms
How dangerous is the Dd_64.exe miner?
Coin miners does not deal damage to your files. However, they make a lot of unpleasant things with the whole system
First off, Dd_64.exe virus makes your system overloaded. It is not able to run your applications now, as all processor power is used by a virus. That malware does not care for your necessities, all it focuses on is generating profits on you. Even if you are patient, and you waited until browser is open, you will likely struggle with incredibly sluggish efficiency. Pages will open for years, any sort of logins will likely take about a minute – just a nightmare for a person that works online.
Dd_64.exe Technical Summary.
| File Name | Dd_64.exe |
| Type | Trojan Coin Miner |
| Detection Name | Trojan:Win32/CoinMiner |
| Distribution Method | Software bundling, Intrusive advertisement, redirects to shady sites etc. |
| Similar behavior | Monotificationux.exe, Lms.exe, Heciserver.exe |
| Removal | Download and install GridinSoft Anti-Malware for automatic Dd_64.exe removal. |
“Visible” harm is not a single unpleasant thing coin miners perform to your PC. Dd_64.exe coin miner also deals damage to your operating system. To complete all malevolent functions successfully, it ruins the protection features of your system. You will likely see your Microsoft Defender disabled – malware halts it to avoid recognition. If you check the HOSTS file, you will likely see a number of new entries – they are brought in by this coin miner to connect your PC to a malicious cryptomining network. All these adjustments are about to be reverted to the original in the process of PC recovery.
Hardware effects of coin miner activity
Besides slowing down your computer, performing at peak level for a long period of time can trigger damage to your machine as well as raise electricity costs. Hardware elements are designed to easily deal with high load, but they can do so only when they are in a good shape.
Small and covered processor cooling system is not very easy to broke. Meanwhile, graphic cards have large and easy-to-access fans, which can be easily cracked if touched while working, for instance, by the user much earlier before the coin-miner injection. Malfunctioning cooling system, together with the very high load caused by Dd_64.exe virus can easily lead to GPU failure3. Video cards are also prone to have increased wearing when used for cryptocurrency mining. It is likely an unwanted case when the performance of your video card decreases on 20-30% just after 1-2 weeks of being used in such a way.
How did I get Dd_64.exe coin miner virus?
Coin miners are spread through different ways, but their main sources are malicious banners and programs from dubious sources
The example of malicious banners you can see in the Internet
Another way you could get this thing on your PC is by downloading it from the unreliable web page as a part of a program. People who spread hacked variants of popular programs (which do not need the license key) have small chances to get paid. Therefore, there is a very big temptation to add malware to the final package of the hacked application and acquire a coin for every setup. Prior to criticizing these guys for hacking and also malware distribution, ask yourself – is it OK to avoid paying for the program in such a way? It is much cheaper to pay $20-$30 one time than to pay a much bigger sum for antivirus program and new parts for your PC.
How to remove the Dd_64.exe miner from my PC?
The best way to get rid of this coin miner virus is to use anti-malware software
Booting the PC into Safe Mode with Networking
Press the Start button, then choose Power, and click on Reboot while holding the Shift key on the keyboard.
Windows will reboot into recovery mode. In that mode, choose Troubleshoot→ Startup Settings→ Safe Mode with Networking. Press the corresponding button on your keyboard to choose that option.
When your computer is in Safe Mode, all third-party software, just like the majority of non-critical Windows components, are not started with the system start. That allows you to clean the PC without dealing with high CPU usage of the coin miner.
References
- Read about why Monero and DarkCoin are so popular amongst cybercriminals.
- About unwanted effects for GPUs in the process of cryptomining.
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