Trojan.Lethic.WE
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| Popularity Rank: | 20,149 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 2 |
| First Seen: | July 29, 2026 |
| Last Seen: | October 2, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Trojan.Lethic.WE is a Windows-based Trojan horse that has been observed in active circulation, with the earliest detections recorded in mid-2026 and continued activity reported into the following months. Classified as a high-risk threat with a danger rating of 8 out of 10, this Trojan is designed to infiltrate a computer quietly, without any visible installation process, and then carry out malicious actions in the background while the user remains unaware that anything is wrong.
Table of Contents
What Trojan.Lethic.WE Does
Like other threats in the Trojan category, Trojan.Lethic.WE is built to secretly embed itself into the Windows operating system and gain a strong foothold that allows it to operate with elevated control over the infected machine. Once active, Trojans of this type typically attempt to take command of key system functions, which can allow the malware to delete or modify files, alter system and security settings, monitor the user's activity, and harvest sensitive information such as stored passwords or personal data. Because it operates covertly, Trojan.Lethic.WE may run silently for extended periods, using system resources and network connections without the user's knowledge, while potentially opening the door for additional malicious components to be installed later.
How It Usually Gets Onto Computers
Trojans in this family, consistent with the broader category, most commonly spread through deceptive email attachments. These attachments are often disguised as harmless files, such as documents, images, or video clips, but are actually executable programs carrying the malicious payload. Common file types abused for this purpose include .exe, .pif, .avi, and even .jpg files that have been manipulated to execute code. Users are typically tricked into opening these attachments through social engineering tactics, such as emails that appear to come from trusted contacts, fake invoices, shipping notifications, or other urgent-sounding messages. Downloading software from untrustworthy sources or clicking on deceptive links can also expose a system to this type of infection.
Risks for the User
An infection with Trojan.Lethic.WE poses serious risks. Because Trojans of this nature typically gain extensive control over the compromised system, victims may face data theft, including login credentials, banking details, or other personal information. The malware may also degrade system performance, destabilize the operating system, or facilitate further infections by downloading additional malicious software. In many cases, the compromised computer could be used as part of a larger malicious operation without the owner's consent, placing both personal data and the broader network at risk.
Signs of Infection
Since Trojans are designed to operate stealthily, noticeable symptoms are not always guaranteed. However, typical warning signs may include unexpected slowdowns, unfamiliar processes running in the background, unusual network activity, changes to system or browser settings that the user did not make, and the appearance of unknown files or programs. Frequent crashes or unusual pop-ups may also indicate a compromised system.
How to Stay Protected
To reduce the risk of infection, users should avoid opening email attachments from unknown or unverified senders, especially executable files disguised as media or documents. Keeping the operating system and all installed software updated helps close security gaps that malware can exploit. Downloading programs only from official and reputable sources, maintaining regular backups of important data, and using reliable, up-to-date security software are also strongly recommended practices for defending against Trojans like Trojan.Lethic.WE.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Lethic.WE |
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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:
18c81aea32131786311055317934749d
SHA1:
bce6175c62585218780dd62234e14c6ab9a5b48d
SHA256:
804945B4E99D725D8EFE4154684F2484C825ACC8F92234A38213DDE229E37CA9
File Size:
94.60 KB, 94601 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 console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
- File is either console or GUI application
- 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 Icons
File Icons
This section displays icon resources found within family samples. Malware often replicates icons commonly associated with legitimate software to mislead users into believing the malware is safe.
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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| Company Name | Zona Soluzioni Srls |
| File Description | VPN Connector |
| File Version | 1.0.0.0 |
| Legal Copyright | Zona Soluzioni Srls |
| Product Name | VPN Connector |
| Product Version | 1.0.0.0 |
File Traits
- 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: | 198 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 5 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 193 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
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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| \device\namedpipe | Generic Read,Write Attributes |
| \device\namedpipe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| \device\namedpipe\dav rpc service | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| \device\namedpipe\pshost.134345672799862024.4712.defaultappdomain.powershell | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,LEFT 524288 |
| \device\namedpipe\wkssvc | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_bzlwlhaf.nyb.psm1 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_dtwifrxc.z3o.ps1 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\is64.bat | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\is64.fil | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\is64.txt | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
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| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\xtmp | Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\xtmp\tmp80475.bat | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\xtmp\tmp80475.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
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\cmd.exe | ௵砣䪭ǝ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\cmd.exe | 硍䪭ǝ | 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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| User Data Access |
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| Encryption Used |
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| Other Suspicious |
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| Anti Debug |
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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\system32\cmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /c mode con:cols=0065 lines=0040
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\mode.com mode con:cols=0065 lines=0040
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /c title VPN Professionisti e Consulenti
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /c if not exist "C:\Users\Tivpkbkg\AppData\Local\Temp\afolder" mkdir "C:\Users\Tivpkbkg\AppData\Local\Temp\afolder"
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /c if not exist "C:\Users\Tivpkbkg\AppData\Local\Temp\xtmp" mkdir "C:\Users\Tivpkbkg\AppData\Local\Temp\xtmp"
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /c attrib +h C:\Users\Tivpkbkg\AppData\Local\Temp\xtmp
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\attrib.exe attrib +h C:\Users\Tivpkbkg\AppData\Local\Temp\xtmp
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /c echo:0>C:\Users\Tivpkbkg\AppData\Local\Temp\is64.txt
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /c C:\Users\Tivpkbkg\AppData\Local\Temp\is64.bat
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /c if exist "C:\Users\Tivpkbkg\AppData\Local\Temp\xtmp\tmp80475.bat" del "C:\Users\Tivpkbkg\AppData\Local\Temp\xtmp\tmp80475.bat"
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /c if exist "C:\Users\Tivpkbkg\AppData\Local\Temp\xtmp\tmp80475.exe" del "C:\Users\Tivpkbkg\AppData\Local\Temp\xtmp\tmp80475.exe"
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /c C:\WINDOWS\Sysnative\cmd.exe /C C:\Users\Tivpkbkg\AppData\Local\Temp\xtmp\tmp80475.bat "c:\users\user\downloads\bce6175c62585218780dd62234e14c6ab9a5b48d_0000094601"
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C:\WINDOWS\Sysnative\cmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\Sysnative\cmd.exe /C C:\Users\Tivpkbkg\AppData\Local\Temp\xtmp\tmp80475.bat "c:\users\user\downloads\bce6175c62585218780dd62234e14c6ab9a5b48d_0000094601"
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\mode.com Mode 65,40
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C:\WINDOWS\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe powershell Invoke-RestMethod api.ipify.org
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