Trojan.CobaltStrike.M
Threat Scorecard
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 31 |
| First Seen: | September 14, 2021 |
| Last Seen: | March 27, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.CobaltStrike.M on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This type of malware is designed to compromise the security of your computer, allowing unauthorized access and potentially leading to further malicious activities. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take prompt action to remove it and protect your system.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.CobaltStrike.M?
Trojan.CobaltStrike.M is a type of Trojan horse malware, which is a broad category of malicious software that disguises itself as legitimate programs to gain unauthorized access to a computer system. The name Trojan.CobaltStrike.M suggests it may be related to or utilize tactics similar to those of the Cobalt Strike framework, which is known for its use in targeted attacks. However, without specific details, it's crucial to focus on the general characteristics of Trojan horses and the steps needed for removal and system protection.
How Trojan.CobaltStrike.M Operates
Trojan horses like Trojan.CobaltStrike.M typically operate by deceiving users into installing them on their systems. They can masquerade as useful software, games, or even updates for existing applications. Once installed, they can create backdoors for remote access, allowing attackers to steal sensitive information, install additional malware, or use the compromised system for malicious activities such as spamming or participating in botnet attacks.
Symptoms of Infection
The symptoms of a Trojan.CobaltStrike.M infection can vary widely, depending on the specific goals of the malware and the actions taken by the attackers. Common signs of infection include unexpected changes to system settings, appearance of unknown programs or files, unusual network activity, slower system performance, and frequent crashes or freezes. However, some Trojans are designed to operate silently, making them difficult to detect without proper security software.
How to Remove Trojan.CobaltStrike.M
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to limit the malware's ability to interfere with the removal process.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system. This can help identify and remove Trojan.CobaltStrike.M and any related malware.
- Manually uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time the malware was detected.
- Reset your web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, etc.) to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by the Trojan.
- After completing the above steps, reboot your computer and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all traces of the malware have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.CobaltStrike.M from your system is crucial to preventing further damage and protecting your personal data. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining vigilant security practices, such as regularly updating your operating system and applications, using strong, unique passwords, and being cautious with email attachments and downloads, you can significantly reduce the risk of future infections. Remember, proactive security measures are key to safeguarding your digital environment in today's evolving threat landscape.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.CobaltStrike.M |
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| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
83c6ae0625b1fb674004a0d8e0dcfd61
SHA1:
03c336b4991ddee653e8f309015935a4602c7218
SHA256:
7E48F9C74C56237641C51B961DFB33255E305003BB389CC218D612250A879451
File Size:
954.06 KB, 954063 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have debug information
- File doesn't have exports table
- File doesn't have resources
- File doesn't have security information
- File has TLS information
- File is 64-bit executable
- File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
- File is either console or GUI application
- File is Native application (NOT .NET application)
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- File is not packed
- IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
File Traits
- big overlay
- No Version Info
- x64
Block Information
Block Information
During analysis, EnigmaSoft breaks file samples into logical blocks for classification and comparison with other samples. Blocks can be used to generate malware detection rules and to group file samples into families based on shared source code, functionality and other distinguishing attributes and characteristics. This section lists a summary of this block data, as well as its classification by EnigmaSoft. A visual representation of the block data is also displayed, where available.| Total Blocks: | 1,924 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 693 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 614 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 617 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
Windows API Usage
Windows API Usage
This section lists Windows API calls that are used by the samples in this family. Windows API usage analysis is a valuable tool that can help identify malicious activity, such as keylogging, security privilege escalation, data encryption, data exfiltration, interference with antivirus software, and network request manipulation.| Category | API |
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| Syscall Use |
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| Network Winsock2 |
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| Network Winsock |
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