Threat Database Backdoors Backdoor.Bifrose.C

Backdoor.Bifrose.C

Threat Scorecard

Popularity Rank: 21,317
Threat Level: 60 % (Medium)
Infected Computers: 37
First Seen: May 9, 2019
Last Seen: October 18, 2026
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Backdoor.Bifrose.C is a malicious program classified as a backdoor, designed to give remote attackers unauthorized access to a Windows computer while trying to stay hidden from the user and from security software. Once active, it quietly opens a channel that cybercriminals can use to control the infected machine, often without any obvious signs that something is wrong. It has been observed targeting Windows systems and is considered a moderate-to-serious threat due to the level of control it can hand over to attackers.

What Backdoor.Bifrose.C Does

Backdoor.Bifrose.C is built to bypass normal authentication processes on a compromised system, effectively letting an attacker slip past the usual login and security checks. It may disguise itself as a legitimate installed program or component to avoid raising suspicion. Technical analysis shows that this threat is a native Windows executable that can manipulate running processes and use low-level system calls to interact with memory and files, techniques commonly used by malware to maintain stealth and avoid detection by security tools. It has also been seen using anti-debugging behavior, which helps it resist analysis by researchers and evade monitoring tools. In observed cases, the malware has been launched through legitimate Windows utilities such as rundll32.exe, a technique that can help it blend in with normal system activity and make it harder for users or basic security tools to notice.

How It Usually Gets on Computers

Backdoors like Backdoor.Bifrose.C typically spread by exploiting vulnerabilities in software that is already installed on a system, taking advantage of outdated or unpatched programs. It may also arrive bundled with other malicious payloads, such as viruses, worms, or rootkits, or be dropped onto a system after a user is tricked into opening an infected file, often distributed through deceptive downloads, malicious email attachments, or compromised websites. Because it can take the form of what looks like legitimate installed software, users may not realize they have introduced it onto their computer.

Risks for the User

Once installed, Backdoor.Bifrose.C can give attackers remote, unauthorized access to the infected computer. This can lead to a range of harmful outcomes, including theft of personal or financial information, installation of additional malware, unauthorized monitoring of user activity, and misuse of the computer's resources for further attacks. Because backdoors are designed to work covertly, a compromised system can remain under attacker control for an extended period without the user noticing.

Signs of Infection

Backdoors are intentionally designed to avoid detection, so visible symptoms are often minimal or absent. Users should be alert to warning signs such as unexpected slowdowns, unfamiliar processes running in the background, unusual network activity, programs launching without explanation, or security tools being unexpectedly disabled. Any unexplained changes in system behavior should be treated as a potential red flag.

How to Stay Protected

To reduce the risk of infection, keep your operating system and all installed software fully updated, since Backdoor.Bifrose.C and similar threats often rely on unpatched vulnerabilities. Avoid downloading files or programs from untrusted sources, and be cautious with email attachments and links, even if they appear to come from familiar contacts. Regularly back up important data, use a reputable security solution to scan your system, and monitor for unusual process activity. Practicing safe browsing habits and maintaining updated defenses are key steps in protecting your computer from backdoor threats like this one.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name: Backdoor.Bifrose.C
Signature status: No Signature

Known Samples

MD5: 3adf466718a21cb121b1b5895f488534
SHA1: e4a30920d7eef80e0069ccdc437c82b7e7da32fd
SHA256: 6DF80860F39D1A4714CD9189CE931C602C88D0FE1820701CA2FD471990BCD8E2
File Size: 270.34 KB, 270336 bytes

Windows Portable Executable Attributes

  • File doesn't have "Rich" header
  • File doesn't have debug information
  • File doesn't have security information
  • File has exports table
  • File is 32-bit executable
  • File is either console or GUI application
  • File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
  • File is Native application (NOT .NET application)
  • File is not packed
  • IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
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  • IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)

File Traits

  • 00 section
  • dll
  • x86

Block Information

Total Blocks: 499
Potentially Malicious Blocks: 1
Whitelisted Blocks: 371
Unknown Blocks: 127

Visual Map

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0 - Probable Safe Block
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block

Windows API Usage

Category API
Syscall Use
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcSendWaitReceivePort
  • ntdll.dll!NtClose
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtFreeVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtMapViewOfSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryAttributesFile
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  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryDebugFilterState
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationProcess
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySystemInformationEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryValueKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryVolumeInformationFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtReadFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationProcess
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationWorkerFactory
  • ntdll.dll!NtTestAlert
  • ntdll.dll!NtTraceControl
  • ntdll.dll!NtUnmapViewOfSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitForSingleObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtWriteFile
Process Manipulation Evasion
  • NtUnmapViewOfSection
Process Shell Execute
  • CreateProcess
Anti Debug
  • NtQuerySystemInformation

Shell Command Execution

C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\e4a30920d7eef80e0069ccdc437c82b7e7da32fd_0000270336.,LiQMAxHB