Trojan.KeyLogger.B
The detection of Trojan.KeyLogger.B indicates that your system has been compromised by a type of malicious software. This threat is categorized as a Trojan, which is a broad term for malware that disguises itself as legitimate software. Trojans can have various functions, including keylogging, which involves recording keystrokes to capture sensitive information such as passwords and credit card numbers.
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What Is Trojan.KeyLogger.B?
Trojan.KeyLogger.B is a specific detection name given to a threat that exhibits characteristics of a keylogger Trojan. The name suggests that this malware is designed to capture keystrokes, potentially to steal sensitive information. It's essential to understand that the term "Trojan" refers to the method of infection rather than a specific malware family. Trojans often rely on social engineering or exploits to infect systems, rather than replicating like viruses or spreading from system to system like worms.
How Trojan.KeyLogger.B Operates
Once installed on a system, Trojan.KeyLogger.B can operate in the background, potentially without visible signs of infection. Its primary function is to monitor and log keystrokes, which can include passwords, emails, credit card numbers, and other sensitive information. This information can then be transmitted to the attacker, who can use it for malicious purposes such as identity theft, financial fraud, or unauthorized access to accounts.
Trojan.KeyLogger.B, like other Trojans, may also have additional functionalities, such as downloading and installing other malware, modifying system settings, or creating backdoors for remote access. The exact operations of Trojan.KeyLogger.B can vary, but its keylogging capability is a significant concern for privacy and security.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of a Trojan.KeyLogger.B infection can be subtle and may not always be immediately apparent. However, some common indicators of a Trojan infection include unusual system behavior, slow performance, unexpected pop-ups, or changes to system settings without user intervention. Since Trojan.KeyLogger.B is specifically designed for keylogging, users might notice unusual keyboard behavior or unexplained network activity.
- Unexplained system crashes or freezes
- New, unknown programs or icons on the desktop
- Changes to browser settings or homepage
- Pop-ups or unexpected ads
- Slow internet connection speeds
How to Remove Trojan.KeyLogger.B
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking. This will help prevent the malware from loading and give you a cleaner environment to perform removal steps.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system. Ensure the tool is updated with the latest definitions to improve the chances of detecting and removing Trojan.KeyLogger.B.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time of the suspected infection.
- Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings. This can help 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 no remnants of the Trojan remain.
Conclusion
The removal of Trojan.KeyLogger.B requires careful and systematic steps to ensure that all components of the malware are eliminated from the system. It's crucial to use reputable security software and to follow best practices for system security, including keeping software up to date, using strong, unique passwords, and being cautious with emails and downloads. By taking these steps, you can help protect your system from future infections and minimize the risk of sensitive information being compromised.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.KeyLogger.B |
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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:
6c77ebf1da7079d49a4a09696e03d828
SHA1:
fc4a6bf901927d90e5ab63702912006767d69fc6
SHA256:
6EDA1E8B12ABBFF09630EC76D412A8F9011B99E752A7102898F4DEB459A015F4
File Size:
517.63 KB, 517632 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- 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)
- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
Windows PE Version Information
Windows PE Version Information
This section displays values and attributes that have been set in the Windows file version information data structure for samples within this family. To mislead users, malware actors often add fake version information mimicking legitimate software.| Name | Value |
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| Comments | Convenient translation tool |
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| Internal Name | DICTP |
| Legal Copyright |
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| Legal Trademarks | 1.0.0.1 |
| Original Filename | stardict-editor.dll |
| Product Name | Dict |
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File Traits
- dll
- 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: | 1,071 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 175 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 663 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 233 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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:\windows\syswow64\ini\recite.ini | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
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 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:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\fc4a6bf901927d90e5ab63702912006767d69fc6_0000517632.,LiQMAxHB
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