Trojan.ShellcodeRunner.DB
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| Popularity Rank: | 22,888 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 2 |
| First Seen: | October 2, 2023 |
| Last Seen: | September 15, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Trojan.ShellcodeRunner.DB is a dangerous Trojan horse designed to infiltrate Windows computers quietly and give attackers a foothold on the infected system. First identified in October 2023 and still being observed in the wild, this threat belongs to the broader ShellcodeRunner family of malware, which is built around the execution of malicious shellcode on compromised machines. With a danger level rated 8 out of 10, Trojan.ShellcodeRunner.DB should be treated as a serious security risk by anyone who encounters it.
Table of Contents
What Trojan.ShellcodeRunner.DB Does
Once active on a system, Trojan.ShellcodeRunner.DB runs silently in the background, avoiding obvious signs of its presence. Its core purpose, as its name suggests, is to execute shellcode—compact pieces of malicious code that can be used to load additional payloads, establish communication with remote servers, or carry out other harmful instructions. The sample analyzed shows network communication capability through standard Windows networking functions, suggesting it can reach out to external servers to receive commands or deliver stolen data. Trojans in this family are known to give attackers the ability to gain extensive control over an infected machine, potentially allowing them to install further malware, manipulate files, or monitor user activity. Some variants in this category are also capable of covertly deleting files or altering system settings without the user's knowledge.
How It Usually Gets Onto Computers
Like most Trojans, Trojan.ShellcodeRunner.DB does not spread on its own. It typically relies on deception and exploitation to reach a victim's computer. Common infection methods include bundling with software downloaded from untrustworthy or pirated websites, exploitation of unpatched system vulnerabilities, and malicious email attachments disguised as harmless files—these can appear as executables (.exe), screensavers (.pif), video files (.avi), or even seemingly innocent image files (.jpg). Because the malware is designed to install stealthily, victims often have no idea an infection has occurred until damage is already done.
Risks for the User
The presence of Trojan.ShellcodeRunner.DB on a system can lead to serious consequences. Because it can hand attackers remote control over the infected machine, users risk having personal files accessed, modified, or deleted, passwords and sensitive data stolen, and additional malicious software silently installed. In many cases, infected machines are folded into larger criminal operations, used to distribute spam, participate in attacks on other systems, or mine cryptocurrency without the owner's consent. The lack of a digital signature and absence of standard file information make this Trojan harder for average users to identify as legitimate software.
Signs of Infection
Because this Trojan is built to operate covertly, it may not produce obvious symptoms. However, users should watch for unexplained slowdowns in system performance, unusual network activity or spikes in data usage, unfamiliar processes running in the background, programs crashing unexpectedly, security tools being disabled, or new files and programs appearing without explanation.
How to Stay Protected
To reduce the risk of infection, avoid downloading software from unofficial or suspicious websites, and never open email attachments from unknown or unverified senders. Keep the Windows operating system and all installed applications updated with the latest security patches, since unpatched vulnerabilities are a common entry point for this type of malware. Maintain regular backups of important data, use caution with unfamiliar file types, and run reputable, up-to-date security software capable of detecting and removing Trojan threats. Staying alert to unusual system behavior and acting quickly if something seems wrong can also help limit the damage caused by this type of infection.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.ShellcodeRunner.DB |
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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:
c0b87e64b2b28a6c537e4c3a5e97d9c4
SHA1:
acb521a210d7732600681fb7f1d5fc116c4fc921
SHA256:
A447DB4264CA4B49AE5B3ECB3852FE86F710091FF76E391D8B1D35ABADFC1035
File Size:
2.05 MB, 2054656 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 resources
- 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)
File Traits
- golang
- HighEntropy
- No Version Info
- 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: | 707 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 1 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 706 |
| 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.- Lumma.XC
- ShellcodeRunner.DB
- ShellcodeRunner.DC
- ShellcodeRunner.E
- Snatch.A
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- Ulise.BB
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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| Network Winsock2 |
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