Trojan.Ekstak.DQA
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| Popularity Rank: | 25,461 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 2 |
| First Seen: | June 6, 2025 |
| Last Seen: | May 27, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Ekstak.DQA on your system indicates a potential security threat. This report aims to provide you with general guidance on understanding and removing the threat. It's essential to approach this situation with caution and follow the recommended steps to ensure your system's security and integrity.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.Ekstak.DQA?
Trojan.Ekstak.DQA is a type of malware that can compromise your system's security and potentially lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or other malicious activities. The name "Trojan" refers to the type of threat, which is designed to disguise itself as legitimate software or a harmless file. However, the actual capabilities and intentions of Trojan.Ekstak.DQA can vary, and it's crucial to take immediate action to remove the threat.
How Trojan.Ekstak.DQA Operates
Malware like Trojan.Ekstak.DQA typically operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in your system or tricking you into installing it. Once installed, it can communicate with its creators, download additional malware, or steal sensitive information. The exact methods used by Trojan.Ekstak.DQA are unknown, but it's likely that it uses common tactics such as social engineering, drive-by downloads, or exploiting software vulnerabilities.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with Trojan.Ekstak.DQA may exhibit a range of symptoms, including slow performance, unexpected crashes, or unusual network activity. You may also notice unfamiliar programs or icons on your system, or receive suspicious alerts or notifications. However, some malware can operate silently, making it difficult to detect without proper scanning tools.
- Unexplained changes to your system settings or configuration
- Appearance of unfamiliar programs or tools
- Increased network activity or unusual data transfers
- System crashes or instability
How to Remove Trojan.Ekstak.DQA
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for easier removal.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove the threat.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that you don't recognize or that were installed recently.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons.
- Reboot your system and perform another full scan to ensure that the threat has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.Ekstak.DQA from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the removal process. By following the steps outlined in this report, you can help ensure that your system is secure and free from the threat. Remember to stay vigilant and take proactive measures to prevent future infections, such as keeping your software up-to-date, using strong antivirus tools, and being cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Ekstak.DQA |
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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:
01c9f41308ebd9ef7a96859f9864be68
SHA1:
66983be8537265742b8932ed3c12370a46cfdc0a
SHA256:
131B71F80745C51D88D5D766D961B6F76C69828599C9DA6624A441349D2344B5
File Size:
188.44 KB, 188441 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 relocations information
- 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
- No Version Info
- vb6
- x86
Files Modified
Files Modified
This section lists files that were created, modified, moved and/or deleted by samples in this family. File system activity can provide valuable insight into how malware functions on the operating system.| File | Attributes |
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| c:\users\user\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\usrclass.dat{dba6b5ef-640a-11ed-9bcb-f677369d361c}.txr.1.regtrans-ms | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\usrclass.dat{dba6b5ef-640a-11ed-9bcb-f677369d361c}.txr.2.regtrans-ms | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\66983be8537265742b8932ed3c12370a46cfdc0a_0000188441.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\unicorn-51745.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\windows\appcompat\programs\amcache.hve | Read Data,Read Control,Write Data |
| c:\windows\appcompat\programs\amcache.hve | Write Attributes |
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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| Other Suspicious |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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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:\users\user\downloads\Unicorn-51745.exe
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