Trojan.Malex.N
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 18 |
| First Seen: | November 21, 2025 |
| Last Seen: | March 17, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Malex.N on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. Trojans are a type of malware designed to allow unauthorized access to a computer system, and it's essential to understand the nature of this threat to take appropriate removal and prevention measures.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.Malex.N?
Trojan.Malex.N is identified as a Trojan-type threat, which means it is designed to infiltrate a computer system by disguising itself as a legitimate program or file. Once inside, it can perform a variety of malicious activities, including data theft, system compromise, and the installation of additional malware. The name "Trojan.Malex.N" itself does not specify a known malware family but indicates it has been classified as a Trojan due to its operational characteristics.
How Trojan.Malex.N Operates
Trojans like Trojan.Malex.N typically operate by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or tricking users into installing them. They can be spread through various means, including email attachments, downloads from untrusted websites, and infected software installations. Once installed, the Trojan can communicate with its command and control servers to receive instructions, which might include stealing sensitive information, downloading additional malware, or using the infected computer as part of a botnet for malicious activities.
Symptoms of Infection
Identifying a Trojan infection can be challenging because these malware types are designed to operate stealthily. However, some common symptoms may indicate a Trojan infection: slow system performance, unexpected changes to system settings, appearance of unwanted programs or toolbars, frequent pop-ups, and unusual network activity. If you've noticed any of these symptoms, it's crucial to take immediate action to secure your system and data.
How to Remove Trojan.Malex.N
- Enter Safe Mode with Networking: Restart your computer and enter Safe Mode with Networking. This will limit the malware's ability to interfere with the removal process and allow you to download necessary tools.
- Perform a Full Scan: Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system. Ensure the tool is updated to the latest version to detect and remove the latest threats.
- Uninstall Suspicious Programs: Go through the list of installed programs on your computer and uninstall any that you don't recognize or that were installed around the time you suspect the infection occurred.
- Reset Browsers: Reset your web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge) to their default settings. This can help remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by the Trojan.
- Reboot and Re-scan: After completing the above steps, reboot your computer and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the threat has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.Malex.N requires a thorough approach to ensure that all components of the malware are eliminated from your system. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining good security practices, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus software, and being cautious with email attachments and downloads, you can significantly reduce the risk of future infections. Remember, prevention and vigilance are key to protecting your digital assets from malware threats like Trojan.Malex.N.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Malex.N |
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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:
46054c872d3503fd40a312649e6a8acc
SHA1:
3b88ec7e09a68cbe188eee9d4221009b43ab01cf
SHA256:
B82518F3B4319A4C0B60F7AD12AF314168826D99106F1161C12A194E85FFA275
File Size:
4.29 MB, 4285004 bytes
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MD5:
d2e2cffe143d5921ed5009b7953ea12d
SHA1:
4c2f0b13dabf490bd6811b2a6d642c329e023a6d
SHA256:
128231BEA2533DABD693ADAF9B92E483E21360890CCE27C8202965565FB4EFB4
File Size:
654.53 KB, 654528 bytes
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MD5:
dea5be7df2075ea970227b9288ff430d
SHA1:
a18f29929cea477e3e216a6a3dc30ca51a9a70f6
SHA256:
359BCF22578A24FA99A0D0DFB7F7A60167043ADC5FA8628DFDEC7A20B82A631A
File Size:
6.31 MB, 6311997 bytes
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MD5:
375cfa66bed6b6278309ce8c073a8c09
SHA1:
4c6b7f0d50f1a77d77c38dce270fcfdd0c04a250
SHA256:
F48E2198D8AFB045981718A677676661D467F97356D20810C24A407B455F31DD
File Size:
6.53 MB, 6526427 bytes
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MD5:
bc0d53ebaf1fef35b8575f7cb99107ff
SHA1:
435f59bdb7d8a62b7562498387ad323b97df2555
SHA256:
4A1A973A2CA2D8BE04C3479FC6398FAA443767F5C632B1125467CB0C52FCCAB3
File Size:
4.84 MB, 4837486 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have relocations information
- 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)
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- 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.
File Traits
- HighEntropy
- Installer Manifest
- No Version Info
- RAR (In Overlay)
- WRARSFX
- 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: | 843 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 1 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 842 |
| 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.- Agent.XAE
- HEUR.MSIL.Generic_274333
- Malex.N
- Wana Decrypt0r.A
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:\programdata\techsmith | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\programdata\techsmith\snagit 12 | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\programdata\techsmith\snagit 12\__tmp_rar_sfx_access_check_2709562 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\programdata\techsmith\snagit 12\reginfo.ini | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\programdata\techsmith\snagit 12\reginfo.ini | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\programdata\techsmith\snagit 12\reginfo.txt | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\programdata\techsmith\snagit 12\reginfo.txt | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\user | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\user\dd | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\user\dd\__tmp_rar_sfx_access_check_4108937 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
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| c:\user\dd\objeto.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\user\dd\objeto.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\rarsfx0 | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\rarsfx0\__tmp_rar_sfx_access_check_7478218 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\rarsfx0\carsybde.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\rarsfx0\carsybde.exe | Synchronize,Write 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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| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
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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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| Anti Debug |
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| User Data Access |
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| Keyboard Access |
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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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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.
(NULL) C:\Users\Ksbelotg\AppData\Local\Temp\RarSFX0\CarsyBde.exe /VERYSILENT
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