Trojan.MSILZilla.DN
Threat Scorecard
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 4 |
| First Seen: | April 26, 2025 |
| Last Seen: | January 18, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.MSILZilla.DN on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This report provides an overview of the threat, its operating mechanisms, symptoms of infection, and a step-by-step guide on how to remove it from your computer.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.MSILZilla.DN?
Trojan.MSILZilla.DN is identified as a Trojan-type threat, which is a broad category of malware designed to deceive users into installing it on their systems. Trojans can be used for various malicious purposes, including data theft, espionage, and unauthorized access to system resources. The name Trojan.MSILZilla.DN itself does not directly imply a specific malware family but indicates it is a type of Trojan horse malware written in MSIL (Microsoft Intermediate Language), suggesting it is designed to operate on Windows systems.
How Trojan.MSILZilla.DN Operates
Trojans like Trojan.MSILZilla.DN typically operate by disguising themselves as legitimate software or attaching to legitimate programs. Once installed, they can create backdoors for remote access, allowing attackers to control the infected system, steal sensitive information, or use the system for malicious activities such as spamming or distributing more malware. The specific operations of Trojan.MSILZilla.DN can vary, but its primary goal is to compromise system security and user privacy.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of a Trojan infection can be subtle and may include slower system performance, frequent crashes, or unusual network activity. Users might also notice unfamiliar programs or system changes they did not authorize. Since Trojans can be designed to remain stealthy, some infections might not exhibit noticeable symptoms, making regular system checks and the use of anti-malware tools crucial for detection.
How to Remove Trojan.MSILZilla.DN
- Enter Safe Mode with Networking: Restart your computer and enter Safe Mode. This will limit the malware's ability to interfere with the removal process. Ensure you have an internet connection to download any necessary tools.
- Full Scan with a Reputable Tool: Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system. This can help detect and remove Trojan.MSILZilla.DN and any other malware that might be present.
- Uninstall Suspicious Programs: Go through your installed programs and uninstall any that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time the malware was detected.
- Reset Browsers: Reset your web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge) to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by the Trojan.
- Reboot and Re-scan: After completing the above steps, reboot your system and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all components of the malware have been removed.
Conclusion
The removal of Trojan.MSILZilla.DN requires careful and thorough steps to ensure that all traces of the malware are eliminated from your system. It is crucial to stay vigilant and maintain good security practices, including keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus software, and being cautious when opening email attachments or downloading software from the internet. By following the steps outlined in this report and maintaining a proactive approach to security, you can help protect your system and personal data from future threats.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.MSILZilla.DN |
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| Signature status: | Hash Mismatch |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
833cb989782944346288996f6e440c5c
SHA1:
b059347a6121f3f4b857dba01ff6c3812236d238
SHA256:
94CDDD1F092DD4D6044E9A5DBC39F8971492B20FA8731A5B22F74887E22BFEB0
File Size:
212.99 KB, 212992 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have exports table
- 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
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Build Date | Wed Apr 16 2008 19:28:20 |
| Build Version | 52.338651 |
| Company Name | Adobe Systems Incorporated |
| File Description | Adobe Updater Install Manager |
| File Version | 6, 0, 0, 1452 |
| Internal Name | AdobeUpdaterInstallMgr.exe |
| Legal Copyright | Copyright (c) 2002-2008 by Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. |
| Original Filename | AdobeUpdaterInstallMgr.exe |
| Product Name | Adobe Updater |
| Product Version | 6.0.0.1452 (BuildVersion: 52.338651; BuildDate: Wed Apr 16 2008 19:28:20) |
Digital Signatures
Digital Signatures
This section lists digital signatures that are attached to samples within this family. When analyzing and verifying digital signatures, it is important to confirm that the signature’s root authority is a well-known and trustworthy entity and that the status of the signature is good. Malware is often signed with non-trustworthy “Self Signed” digital signatures (which can be easily created by a malware author with no verification). Malware may also be signed by legitimate signatures that have an invalid status, and by signatures from questionable root authorities with fake or misleading “Signer” names.| Signer | Root | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Systems Incorporated | VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2004 CA | Hash Mismatch |
File Traits
- big overlay
- HighEntropy
- Installer Manifest
- Installer Version
- 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: | 327 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 1 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 326 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
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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| 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.
"c:\users\user\downloads\Adobe_Updater.exe"
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