Trojan.MSIL.Pontoeb.A
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 203 |
| First Seen: | June 17, 2021 |
| Last Seen: | November 22, 2025 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.MSIL.Pontoeb.A on a computer system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This Trojan-type threat can compromise the integrity of a system, leading to unauthorized access, data theft, and other malicious activities. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take prompt action to remove it and prevent future infections.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.MSIL.Pontoeb.A?
Trojan.MSIL.Pontoeb.A is a type of malware that can infect a computer system without the user's knowledge or consent. The name "Trojan" refers to the fact that this malware disguises itself as a legitimate program or file, allowing it to bypass security measures and gain access to the system. Once inside, it can cause significant damage, including data theft, system crashes, and the installation of additional malware.
How Trojan.MSIL.Pontoeb.A Operates
Trojan.MSIL.Pontoeb.A operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in a system's security, often through social engineering tactics or by exploiting weaknesses in software or operating systems. Once it has gained access to the system, it can communicate with its creators or other malicious servers, allowing it to receive instructions and transmit stolen data. This malware can also install additional malicious components, such as keyloggers, ransomware, or spyware, to further compromise the system.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with Trojan.MSIL.Pontoeb.A may exhibit a range of symptoms, including slow performance, frequent crashes, and unusual network activity. Users may also notice unfamiliar programs or icons on their desktop, or receive unexpected pop-ups or alerts. In some cases, the malware may attempt to disguise itself as a legitimate program, making it difficult to detect without proper security software.
- Unexplained changes to system settings or configuration
- Unexpected pop-ups or alerts
- Slow system performance or frequent crashes
- Unfamiliar programs or icons on the desktop
- Unusual network activity or data transmission
How to Remove Trojan.MSIL.Pontoeb.A
- Boot the system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for internet access
- Perform a full scan of the system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove the malware
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the malware
- Reset web browsers, such as Chrome, Firefox, or Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons
- Reboot the system and perform another full scan to ensure that the malware has been completely removed
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.MSIL.Pontoeb.A from a computer system requires a combination of technical expertise and caution. By following the steps outlined above and using reputable security software, users can help to ensure the removal of this malware and prevent future infections. It is also essential to maintain good security practices, such as regularly updating software and operating systems, using strong passwords, and avoiding suspicious downloads or email attachments, to reduce the risk of malware infections and protect sensitive data.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.MSIL.Pontoeb.A |
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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:
3d98bb682cb93456d69c356bd86369e0
SHA1:
cec063cb22672d46f59b9e1c2b66be45089aceea
SHA256:
4E67E4DE54C5C7CD45ED85D4069CE384B0533950755B0924EC37463180947019
File Size:
273.92 KB, 273920 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have exports table
- File doesn't have security information
- File is .NET application
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is either console or GUI application
- File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
- 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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| Assembly Version | 1.0.0.0 |
| Comments | RMM Client |
| File Description | Client |
| File Version | 1.0.0.0 |
| Internal Name | Client.exe |
| Original Filename | Client.exe |
| Product Name | Client |
| Product Version | 1.0.0.0 |
File Traits
- .NET
- CryptUnprotectData
- No CryptProtectData
- ntdll
- Run
- 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: | 389 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 3 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 125 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 261 |
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 |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\browserdata_upugbvdklo.zip | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\cec063cb22672d46f59b9e1c2b66be45089aceea_0000273920 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\cec063cb22672d46f59b9e1c2b66be45089aceea_0000273920 | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\client_debug.log | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\microsoft\windows\update\cec063cb22672d46f59b9e1c2b66be45089aceea_0000273920 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\microsoft\windows\update\cec063cb22672d46f59b9e1c2b66be45089aceea_0000273920 | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\windows\temp\cec063cb22672d46f59b9e1c2b66be45089aceea_0000273920 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\windows\temp\cec063cb22672d46f59b9e1c2b66be45089aceea_0000273920 | 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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| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enablefiletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enableautofiletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enableconsoletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::filetracingmask | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::consoletracingmask | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::maxfilesize | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::filedirectory | %windir%\tracing | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::enablefiletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::enableautofiletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::enableconsoletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::filetracingmask | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::consoletracingmask | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::maxfilesize | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::filedirectory | %windir%\tracing | 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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| Syscall Use |
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| User Data Access |
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| Encryption Used |
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| Network Winsock2 |
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| Network Winsock |
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| Network Winhttp |
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| Network Info Queried |
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| Other Suspicious |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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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.
"schtasks.exe" /delete /tn "WindowsUpdate" /f
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"schtasks.exe" /create /tn "WindowsUpdate" /tr "c:\users\user\downloads\cec063cb22672d46f59b9e1c2b66be45089aceea_0000273920" /sc minute /mo 1 /f
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