Trojan.FakeAV.ADQ
Threat Scorecard
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| Popularity Rank: | 26,943 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 1 |
| First Seen: | April 3, 2026 |
| Last Seen: | April 22, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.FakeAV.ADQ indicates that your system has been compromised by a malicious threat. This type of malware is designed to deceive users into believing their system is infected with viruses or other types of malware, when in fact the malware itself is the problem. It's essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it from your system.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.FakeAV.ADQ?
Trojan.FakeAV.ADQ is a type of Trojan horse malware that masquerades as a legitimate antivirus program. The name "FakeAV" suggests that it pretends to be an antivirus solution, but its true purpose is to compromise your system's security and potentially steal sensitive information. Trojan horses are known for their ability to disguise themselves as harmless or even beneficial programs, making them particularly dangerous.
How Trojan.FakeAV.ADQ Operates
Once installed on your system, Trojan.FakeAV.ADQ can operate in various ways to achieve its malicious goals. It may display fake alerts and warnings about supposed virus infections, attempting to convince you to purchase a fake antivirus solution or pay for unnecessary services. In some cases, it might also install additional malware or create backdoors for remote access, allowing attackers to control your system or steal your data.
Symptoms of Infection
Identifying the symptoms of a Trojan.FakeAV.ADQ infection can be challenging, as it often mimics legitimate antivirus software. However, some common signs include unexpected pop-ups or alerts about virus infections, slow system performance, or unfamiliar programs installed on your system. You might also notice that your browser settings have been altered or that you're being redirected to suspicious websites.
- Unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop or taskbar
- Changes to your browser's homepage or search engine
- Frequent pop-ups or alerts about supposed virus infections
- Slow system performance or frequent crashes
How to Remove Trojan.FakeAV.ADQ
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for internet access.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable antivirus tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove the malware.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that you don't recognize or that were installed without your consent.
- 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 malware has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.FakeAV.ADQ from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the malware's behavior. By following the steps outlined above and using reputable antivirus tools, you can effectively remove this threat and protect your system from future infections. Remember to always be cautious when installing new software or clicking on links from unknown sources, as these are common ways for malware to spread. Stay vigilant and keep your system up to date with the latest security patches to minimize the risk of infection.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.FakeAV.ADQ |
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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:
67661bdf4e4f3cabd300e776f785358f
SHA1:
245695b29409d751cf09e38a47ab54b75bfad7de
SHA256:
04D8F7258AB93A2EC9C18E14636B5D0D1FB6FA0AC7C82B29973D213473C57602
File Size:
18.43 KB, 18432 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- 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
- 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
- No Version Info
- WriteProcessMemory
- 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: | 44 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 39 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 5 |
| 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.- FakeAV.ADQ
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\roaming\microsoft\windows\wininit.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
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\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe | ヷ깠퉒ǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe | 垽깧퉒ǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run::windows initializer | C:\Users\Nzepuelp\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\wininit.exe | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe | gߏ�R�� | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe | 꺢퉒ǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe | 篚꺬퉒ǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run::windows initializer | C:\Users\Nzepuelp\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\wininit.exe | 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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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Syscall Use |
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| Anti Debug |
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| User Data Access |
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| Network Winsock2 |
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| Service Control |
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| Network Winsock |
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| Network Icmp |
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| Process Terminate |
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| Encryption Used |
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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.
netsh.exe advfirewall firewall add rule name="Windows Initializer" dir=in action=allow program="c:\users\user\downloads\245695b29409d751cf09e38a47ab54b75bfad7de_0000018432" enable=yes
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netsh.exe advfirewall firewall add rule name="P2P_UDP_4711" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=4711
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C:\Users\Nzepuelp\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\wininit.exe
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cmd.exe /c ping 127.0.0.1 -n 3 > nul & del "c:\users\user\downloads\245695b29409d751cf09e38a47ab54b75bfad7de_0000018432"
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netsh.exe advfirewall firewall add rule name="Windows Initializer" dir=in action=allow program="C:\Users\Nzepuelp\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\wininit.exe" enable=yes
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netsh.exe advfirewall firewall add rule name="P2P_UDP_4711" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=4711
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\svchost.exe (NULL)
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\PING.EXE ping 127.0.0.1 -n 3
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