Skuggaheimar/Threat Intelligence/ELF CoinMiner
ELF COINMINER
XMRIG VARIANTS
LINUX MALWARE
ECRIME
Threat IntelligenceMalwareJuly 21, 2025•15 min read

ELF CoinMiner: Threat Intelligence Profile

Linux cryptocurrency mining malware

Scroll

ELF CoinMiner (also known as XMRig variants, Linux miners) is a linux malware active since Ongoing. Linux cryptocurrency mining malware. Key characteristics include: Monero mining, SSH brute force propagation, cron persistence, container targeting.

Overview & Background

Linux cryptocurrency mining malware. First identified in Ongoing, this threat is attributed to eCrime.

Threat Assessment

ELF CoinMiner remains an active threat. Organizations should implement detection rules and monitor for indicators associated with this linux malware.

Technical Analysis

ELF CoinMiner employs the following capabilities and techniques:

MITRE ATT&CK Mapping

TacticTechniqueUsage
Initial AccessT1566.001 Phishing AttachmentCommon delivery vector
ExecutionT1204.002 Malicious FileUser-triggered execution
PersistenceT1547.001 Registry Run KeysAutostart persistence
Defense EvasionT1027 Obfuscated FilesPayload obfuscation
C2T1071.001 Web ProtocolsHTTP/HTTPS C2

Detection & Defense

Defend Against ELF CoinMiner

Mjolnir Security provides detection and response capabilities against ELF CoinMiner and similar threats.

Threat DetectionIncident ResponseThreat HuntingMDR ServicesThreat Intelligence
  • Proactive Threat Hunting Hunt for ELF CoinMiner indicators and TTPs within your environment.
  • Threat Intelligence Monitor ELF CoinMiner campaigns and infrastructure changes.
  • 24/7 Incident Response Rapid containment and forensic investigation. Call +1 833 403 5875.
Written by: Mjolnir Security  |  Published: July 21, 2025
Related Reports
Malware

Tofsee: Modular Spam Botnet

Read Report →
Malware

SystemBC: Ransomware Enabler

Read Report →