Trojan.Meterpreter.A
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| Popularity Rank: | 14,038 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 1,208 |
| First Seen: | July 24, 2009 |
| Last Seen: | June 15, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Meterpreter.A indicates a potential threat to your computer's security and integrity. This report aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the threat, its operational methods, symptoms of infection, and most importantly, steps to remove it from your system.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.Meterpreter.A?
Trojan.Meterpreter.A is identified as a Trojan-type threat, which typically means it is designed to allow unauthorized access to a computer system. Trojans are known for their ability to disguise themselves as legitimate programs, making them difficult to detect without proper security software. The name "Trojan.Meterpreter.A" suggests it might be related to or utilize Meterpreter, a tool known for its ability to provide a command prompt like interface on a compromised machine, allowing for further exploitation.
How Trojan.Meterpreter.A Operates
While specific details about Trojan.Meterpreter.A's operation are not available, Trojans generally operate by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or tricking users into installing them. Once installed, they can create backdoors for remote access, steal sensitive information, disrupt system operation, or install additional malicious software. The operational specifics can vary widely depending on the attacker's intentions and the capabilities built into the Trojan.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of a Trojan infection can be subtle and may not always be immediately apparent. Common signs include unusual system behavior, such as unexpected pop-ups, slow system performance, or programs starting and stopping without user intervention. Additionally, unauthorized changes to system settings, unexpected network activity, or the presence of unfamiliar programs can indicate an infection. Given the potential for Trojans to hide their activity, some infections may only be detected through regular scans with security software.
How to Remove Trojan.Meterpreter.A
- Boot into Safe Mode with Networking: This will limit the Trojan's ability to interfere with the removal process. To do this, restart your computer, and as it boots up, press the F8 key repeatedly until you see the Advanced Boot Options menu. Select Safe Mode with Networking and proceed to the next step.
- Perform a Full Scan with a Reputable Tool: Utilize a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to scan your system thoroughly. Ensure the tool is updated with the latest definitions before scanning to increase the chances of detecting and removing the Trojan.
- Uninstall Suspicious Programs: Go through your installed programs and uninstall any that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time you suspect the infection occurred.
- Reset Your Browsers: Trojans can sometimes install malicious extensions or modify browser settings. Resetting Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or any other browser you use can help remove these changes. Typically, this can be done through the browser's settings or options menu.
- Reboot and Re-scan: After completing the above steps, restart your computer in normal mode and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the Trojan has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.Meterpreter.A requires careful and methodical steps to ensure the infection is completely eradicated from your system. It's crucial to remain vigilant and keep your security software updated to protect against future threats. Regular system backups and cautious behavior when downloading and installing software can also significantly reduce the risk of infection. If you're unsure about any part of the removal process, consider consulting with a professional to ensure your system's security and integrity are fully restored.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Meterpreter.A |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
d2611444791c8106f89642c192c1c138
SHA1:
6f7834252e5e39eaf4e9e7d544024ec8b24cd138
SHA256:
C7E3C001E854034CAACD8E192153DC5BE4132E5352C244A7EF548B40EC9F8439
File Size:
211.97 KB, 211968 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 64-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)
File Traits
- dll
- x64
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: | 889 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 0 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 766 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 123 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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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