Trojan.Makoob.A

The detection of Trojan.Makoob.A on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This Trojan-type threat can compromise the integrity of your computer and put your personal data at risk. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take prompt action to remove it and prevent future infections.

What Is Trojan.Makoob.A?

Trojan.Makoob.A is a type of malicious software that can infiltrate your system without your knowledge or consent. Trojans are known for their ability to disguise themselves as legitimate programs, making them difficult to detect. They can be spread through various means, including infected software downloads, suspicious email attachments, or exploited vulnerabilities in your system. Once inside, Trojans can cause significant harm, including data theft, system crashes, and the installation of additional malware.

How Trojan.Makoob.A Operates

Trojan.Makoob.A, like other Trojans, operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in your system or deceiving you into installing it. Once installed, it can create backdoors for remote access, allowing attackers to control your computer, steal sensitive information, or use your system for malicious activities. It may also download and install other malware, making your system even more vulnerable. Understanding how Trojans operate is crucial for taking effective measures to protect your system and data.

Symptoms of Infection

The symptoms of a Trojan.Makoob.A infection can vary, but common signs include unusual system behavior, such as slow performance, frequent crashes, or unfamiliar programs and icons. You might also notice unexpected changes in your system settings or unusual network activity. Sometimes, Trojans can operate silently, making them difficult to detect without proper security software. Regular system scans and monitoring for suspicious activity are essential for early detection and removal.

How to Remove Trojan.Makoob.A

1. Enter Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for the removal process. This step is crucial as it limits the malware's ability to interfere with the removal process.
2. Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter. Ensure the tool is updated with the latest definitions to effectively detect and remove Trojan.Makoob.A.
3. Uninstall suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time the infection was detected. Be cautious and only remove programs you are certain are malicious or unnecessary.
4. Reset your browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings. This step helps remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by the Trojan.
5. After completing the above steps, reboot your system and perform another full scan to ensure that the Trojan and any associated malware have been successfully removed.

Conclusion

The removal of Trojan.Makoob.A requires careful and immediate action to prevent further damage to your system and to protect your personal data. By understanding the nature of this threat and following the steps outlined for its removal, you can restore the security and integrity of your computer. Remember, prevention is key; keeping your operating system, software, and security tools updated, along with practicing safe computing habits, can significantly reduce the risk of future infections. Always be cautious with email attachments, downloads, and links from unfamiliar sources, and regularly scan your system for malware to ensure your digital safety.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	Trojan.Makoob.A
Signature status:	No Signature

Known Samples

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Known Samples

This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.

MD5: 8274b0535d4f41e84004ff3c2b732d30 SHA1: 579711210f8c4a6bb94a856040a3c96012dbb609 SHA256: BC527B895E068ADB213DC69A2A2431CB54A0EE2317A2975570A697490FED72F4 File Size: 206.61 KB, 206606 bytes

MD5: 05ebc0dd2487eff1d56c87a1737be66a SHA1: 3de4a6c9c2384734e3e586ce101f31ba0265fef4 SHA256: 3BA2AAD1CF3CEADDB9969C389BC7062E6FAEA3B654870AEC719550CF085C5AE7 File Size: 8.35 MB, 8353664 bytes

Windows Portable Executable Attributes

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Windows Portable Executable Attributes

This section lists file attributes found within family samples. These attributes are extracted from the files’ Windows PE (Portable Executable) specification and various system flags. Portable Executable Attributes give malware researchers insight into a file’s functionality, executable details, platform and runtime environment.

• 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 Icons

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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

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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
Company Name	Softplicity Inc.
File Description	Total Audio Converter v5.2.73
File Version	5.2.0.73
Legal Copyright	© Softplicity Inc.
Product Name	Total Audio Converter v5.2.73

File Traits

• Installer Manifest
• nosig nsis
• No Version Info
• Nullsoft Installer
• x86

Block Information

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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.

Similar Families

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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.

• Brute.BH
• Chapak.HBBB
• Chapak.HBW
• Makoob.A
• Rozena.H

Files Modified

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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
\device\namedpipe\gmdasllogger	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsc68c2.tmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsd69ad.tmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsia98a.tmp\langdll.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~nsu.tmp\au_.exe	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144

Registry Modifications

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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
HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations	\??\C:\Users\Vfoweeky\AppData\Local\Temp\~nsu.tmp\Au_.exe	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations	\??\C:\Users\Vfoweeky\AppData\Local\Temp\~nsu.tmp\Au_.exe\??\C:\Users\Vfoweeky\AppData\Local\Temp\~nsu.tmp	RegNtPreCreateKey

Windows API Usage

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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
Process Shell Execute	CreateProcess
Process Manipulation Evasion	ReadProcessMemory
Anti Debug	IsDebuggerPresent
User Data Access	GetUserObjectInformation

Shell Command Execution

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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\Vfoweeky\AppData\Local\Temp\~nsu.tmp\Au_.exe" _?=c:\users\user\downloads\