Threat Database Stealers Trojan.Stealer.FAV

Trojan.Stealer.FAV

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 72
First Seen: February 1, 2024
Last Seen: October 17, 2026
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Trojan.Stealer.FAV is a dangerous information-stealing Trojan that targets Windows computers. Once it infiltrates a system, it operates quietly in the background while carrying out malicious tasks designed to compromise data, privacy, and overall system security. With a danger rating of 8 out of 10, this threat should be taken seriously by anyone who suspects it has found its way onto their PC.

What Trojan.Stealer.FAV Does

Trojan.Stealer.FAV is built to run covertly, often without producing any visible symptoms that would tip off an average user. After installation, it can give remote attackers significant control over the infected machine. This may include the ability to delete files, install additional malicious software, and manipulate the system without the owner's knowledge or consent. As a stealer-type Trojan, its primary purpose is typically to harvest sensitive information stored on or entered into the infected computer, which can then be sent back to the attackers for exploitation or sale.

Because the program is not digitally signed and lacks the usual markers of legitimate software, such as version information or a resources section, it is designed to blend in and avoid easy detection by both users and some basic security checks.

How It Spreads

Trojan.Stealer.FAV commonly spreads by exploiting system vulnerabilities and security flaws. It is frequently distributed through software downloads from malicious or compromised websites, as well as through email attachments sent from untrusted or unknown sources. These attachments can be disguised as seemingly harmless files, including executables and, in some cases, files made to look like images or videos, in order to trick users into opening them. Once opened, the Trojan installs itself silently, without displaying prompts or warnings.

Risks to Users

The presence of Trojan.Stealer.FAV on a system poses serious risks. Because it can grant attackers extensive control over the infected machine, victims may face:

  • Theft of personal, financial, or login information
  • Installation of additional malware or unwanted programs
  • Unauthorized deletion or modification of files
  • Loss of privacy and control over the compromised system
  • Potential use of the infected machine for further malicious activity

Signs of Infection

Because this Trojan is designed to run silently, infections can be difficult to notice through normal use. However, typical warning signs associated with stealer Trojans and similar threats may include unexpected slowdowns, unusual network activity, unfamiliar programs appearing on the system, changes to files or settings that the user did not make, and security tools being disabled or malfunctioning without explanation. Users should treat any of these symptoms as a reason for closer investigation.

How to Stay Protected

To reduce the risk of infection from threats like Trojan.Stealer.FAV, users should keep their operating system and all installed software fully updated to close known security vulnerabilities. Avoid downloading programs from untrusted or unofficial websites, and be cautious with email attachments, especially from unknown senders or unexpected messages. Files that appear to be executables, scripts, or disguised as images should be treated with suspicion. Maintaining regular backups of important data, using a reputable security solution with real-time protection, and practicing careful browsing habits can significantly lower the chances of falling victim to this type of Trojan.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name: Trojan.Stealer.FAV
Signature status: No Signature

Known Samples

MD5: 572ee28fd1a3482ec084f92714607df0
SHA1: be417b80ba5519f6d9796379cb83c1f18eff5252
SHA256: 23188736FDAB496A921078B762FC70D72EC27D027AFB90E4DC82483FECB0D319
File Size: 872.45 KB, 872448 bytes

Windows Portable Executable Attributes

  • File doesn't have "Rich" header
  • 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
  • IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
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  • IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)

File Traits

  • 2+ executable sections
  • No Version Info
  • x86

Block Information

Total Blocks: 597
Potentially Malicious Blocks: 0
Whitelisted Blocks: 594
Unknown Blocks: 3

Visual Map

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0 - Probable Safe Block
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block

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