Trojan.Redline.CE
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 1 |
| First Seen: | July 8, 2023 |
| Last Seen: | October 12, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Trojan.Redline.CE is a dangerous Windows trojan that quietly infiltrates computers and gives attackers a hidden foothold on the system. Rated at a high danger level, this threat is designed to run unnoticed in the background while carrying out malicious actions that can compromise both the security of the device and the privacy of its user. Like other members of the trojan category, it relies on deception rather than visible symptoms, which makes it especially risky for everyday computer users who may not realize anything is wrong until serious damage has been done.
Table of Contents
What Trojan.Redline.CE Does
Once installed, Trojan.Redline.CE operates silently, avoiding obvious signs of activity so it can remain on the system for as long as possible. The sample analyzed carries fake file details, falsely presenting itself as a legitimate application tied to an unrelated, well-known company name in its file properties — a common trick trojans use to appear trustworthy and avoid suspicion from users and basic security checks. In reality, the file has no verified digital signature and is not what it claims to be.
Behind this disguise, Redline.CE is capable of giving attackers broad control over the infected machine. This can include covertly deleting files, installing additional malware onto the system, altering system settings, and monitoring the user's activity. Because it runs as a native Windows executable without packing, it is built to blend in with normal system processes rather than stand out as an obviously harmful file.
How It Usually Gets Onto Computers
Trojans in this family typically spread by exploiting software vulnerabilities and security flaws on unprotected systems. Infection commonly occurs through downloads from malicious or compromised websites, as well as through email attachments sent from untrusted or unknown senders. These attachments are often disguised with familiar-looking file extensions such as .exe, .pif, .avi, or even .jpg, tricking users into opening what appears to be a harmless file.
Risks for the User
The presence of Trojan.Redline.CE on a system poses a serious risk. Once attackers gain control, they may steal sensitive information, including passwords and personal data, monitor browsing and computer activity, delete important files, or use the infected machine as a launching point for installing further malware. Because the trojan is built to operate without the user's knowledge, the damage can escalate significantly before it is discovered.
Signs of Infection
Trojans of this kind are specifically designed to avoid detection, so visible symptoms may be minimal or absent. Users should still watch for warning signs typical of this threat category, such as unexpected slowdowns, unfamiliar processes running in the background, unusual network activity, changes to system settings the user did not make, or the sudden appearance of unknown programs.
How to Stay Protected
To reduce the risk of infection, users should avoid downloading software from untrustworthy or unofficial websites, never open email attachments from unknown or unexpected senders, and keep their operating system and installed applications updated to close known security vulnerabilities. Maintaining regular backups of important files and staying cautious of unsolicited downloads can further help limit the damage a trojan like Redline.CE could cause.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Redline.CE |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
3efe7b39d228df06c9608c906cd0b7ab
SHA1:
65f906721c5c366668544d41251e06aa6b98cdb5
SHA256:
AC945EEAD276E2E986C62AA3CCCA35F8C3942CB2B52A1A17F44B9C26A49EC9CB
File Size:
432.13 KB, 432128 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- 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 console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
- File is either console or GUI application
- 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)
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 |
|---|---|
| Comments | This is a legitimate application. |
| Company Name | Russian Railways |
| File Description | Russian Railways Product |
| File Version | 729 |
| Internal Name | Tx3fN87Pz70D |
| Legal Copyright | © Russian Railways All rights reserved. |
| Legal Trademarks | © Russian Railways Trademarks |
| Original Filename | xIXXW06q.exe |
| Product Name | Mh9rCWo3hs |
| Product Version | 729 |
File Traits
- 2+ executable sections
- HighEntropy
- 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: | 650 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 2 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 645 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 3 |
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.HGR
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