Trojan.Conficker.EA
Threat Scorecard
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 3 |
| First Seen: | October 27, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | December 26, 2025 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Conficker.EA indicates a potential threat to your computer's security and integrity. This report aims to provide you with general guidance on understanding and addressing this issue. It is essential to approach this situation with caution and follow best practices to minimize potential damage.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.Conficker.EA?
Trojan.Conficker.EA is identified as a Trojan-type threat, which means it is designed to deceive users into installing it on their systems. Once installed, it can cause a variety of problems, including data theft, system crashes, and the installation of additional malware. The name itself does not specify a known malware family, but its classification as a Trojan indicates its potential to cause harm.
How Trojan.Conficker.EA Operates
Trojan-type threats like Trojan.Conficker.EA typically operate by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or tricking users into installing them. They can spread through various means, including infected email attachments, compromised websites, or infected software downloads. Once installed, they can connect to command and control servers to receive instructions, download additional malware, or steal sensitive information. Understanding how these threats operate is crucial for taking effective measures to protect your system.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with Trojan.Conficker.EA may exhibit a range of symptoms, including but not limited to, slow system performance, frequent crashes, unexpected pop-ups, and changes to browser settings. You might also notice that your antivirus software is disabled or that certain system files are missing or corrupted. It's essential to be vigilant and monitor your system's behavior regularly to identify any potential issues early on.
- Unexplained changes in system settings or performance.
- Appearance of unwanted programs or toolbars.
- Difficulty in installing or running security software.
- Frequent system freezes or crashes.
How to Remove Trojan.Conficker.EA
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to limit the malware's ability to spread or cause further damage. This mode allows you to use the internet to download removal tools while minimizing the risk of the malware interfering with the removal process.
- Download and run a full scan with a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter. Ensure the tool is updated with the latest definitions to increase the chances of detecting and removing the threat.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time the threat was detected. Be cautious and only remove programs you are certain are not essential to your system's operation.
- Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) to their default settings. This can help remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by the malware.
- Reboot your computer and run another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all components of the threat have been removed. This step is crucial as some malware may not be fully removable until after a system restart.
Conclusion
Dealing with a Trojan-type threat like Trojan.Conficker.EA requires a combination of caution, the right tools, and a systematic approach. By understanding the nature of the threat, recognizing the symptoms of infection, and following a step-by-step removal process, you can effectively protect your system and data. Remember, prevention is key; keeping your software up to date, using strong antivirus software, and being cautious with emails and downloads can significantly reduce the risk of infection. If you are unsure about any part of the removal process, consider seeking help from a professional to ensure your system is thoroughly cleaned and secured.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Conficker.EA |
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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:
908f7f11efb709acac525c03839dc9e5
SHA1:
ff10adcc36e537f4550aacef335fcc1bb0f88c8c
SHA256:
57212E057DB0D45D94D08CD47DEC85F0D85A20A7F4D3824559C81A50999CC2A5
File Size:
166.43 KB, 166425 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 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
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- 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
- dll
- HighEntropy
- x86
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: | 347 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 311 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 36 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
Similar Families
Similar Families
This section lists other families that share similarities with this family, based on EnigmaSoft’s analysis. Many malware families are created from the same malware toolkits and use the same packing and encryption techniques but uniquely extend functionality. Similar families may also share source code, attributes, icons, subcomponents, compromised and/or invalid digital signatures, and network characteristics. Researchers leverage these similarities to rapidly and effectively triage file samples and extend malware detection rules.- Conficker.EA
Registry Modifications
Registry Modifications
This section lists registry keys and values that were created, modified and/or deleted by samples in this family. Windows Registry activity can provide valuable insight into malware functionality. Additionally, malware often creates registry values to allow itself to automatically start and indefinitely persist after an initial infection has compromised the system.| Key::Value | Data | API Name |
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| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced\folder\hidden\showall::checkedvalue | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer::shellstate | $ ⠶ b | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::hidden | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::showcompcolor | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::hidefileext | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::dontprettypath | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::showinfotip | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::hideicons | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::mapnetdrvbtn | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::webview | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::filter | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::showsuperhidden | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::separateprocess | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::autocheckselect | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::iconsonly | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::showtypeoverlay | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::showstatusbar | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Anti Debug |
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| User Data Access |
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Shell Command Execution
Shell Command Execution
This section lists Windows shell commands that are run by the samples in this family. Windows Shell commands are often leveraged by malware for nefarious purposes and can be used to elevate security privileges, download and launch other malware, exploit vulnerabilities, collect and exfiltrate data, and hide malicious activity.
C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\ff10adcc36e537f4550aacef335fcc1bb0f88c8c_0000166425.,LiQMAxHB
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