Threat Database Trojans Trojan.Upatre.VAM

Trojan.Upatre.VAM

By CagedTech in Trojans

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 5
First Seen: November 14, 2021
Last Seen: December 5, 2025
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The detection of Trojan.Upatre.VAM on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This detection name suggests a type of malicious software, but without more specific information, it's essential to understand the general characteristics of Trojan-type threats and how to address them.

What Is Trojan.Upatre.VAM?

Trojan-type threats are malicious programs that deceive users by disguising themselves as legitimate software. They can be designed to perform a variety of harmful actions, including data theft, unauthorized access to systems, and the installation of additional malware. The name Trojan.Upatre.VAM itself does not directly indicate a specific malware family, but it suggests that the detected threat could be related to or behave similarly to Trojans, which are known for their stealthy and deceptive nature.

How Trojan.Upatre.VAM Operates

Trojan-type threats typically operate by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or by tricking users into installing them. Once installed, they can communicate with their command and control servers to receive instructions, which might include stealing sensitive information, downloading additional malware, or using the infected system for malicious activities such as spamming or launching attacks on other systems. The exact operation of Trojan.Upatre.VAM would depend on its specific design and purpose, which could range from financial fraud to disruption of service.

Symptoms of Infection

Systems infected with Trojan-type threats may exhibit a range of symptoms, including but not limited to, unusual system behavior, unexpected pop-ups, slower system performance, and unexplained changes to system settings or files. In some cases, the infection may not display obvious symptoms, making it difficult for users to detect the malware without the aid of security software.

  • Unexplained increases in network activity
  • New, unfamiliar programs or icons
  • Changes in browser settings or homepage
  • Frequent system crashes or freezes

How to Remove Trojan.Upatre.VAM

  1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to limit the malware's ability to interfere with the removal process.
  2. Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all related components of the threat.
  3. Uninstall any recently installed programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time the threat was detected.
  4. Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by the malware.
  5. Reboot your system and perform another full scan to ensure that all components of the malware have been removed.

Conclusion

The removal of Trojan.Upatre.VAM requires careful and systematic steps to ensure that all components of the malware are eliminated from the system. It's also crucial to adopt preventive measures, such as keeping software up to date, using strong antivirus programs, and being cautious when opening email attachments or downloading software from the internet. By understanding the nature of Trojan-type threats and taking proactive steps, users can protect their systems and data from these and other types of malware.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name: Trojan.Upatre.VAM
Signature status: No Signature

Known Samples

MD5: c72443c61da50683e782b0b0f1557238
SHA1: 5379d8b90fd395087b6b1af1f42b693c8a80217c
SHA256: 0D677634C420E60DD2ED2B2638924E47C1BA7D576C04AAE772E1EAE118C8987F
File Size: 3.77 MB, 3768320 bytes

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 either console or GUI application
  • File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
  • 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 Icons

File Traits

  • HighEntropy
  • No Version Info
  • x86

Block Information

Total Blocks: 82
Potentially Malicious Blocks: 2
Whitelisted Blocks: 80
Unknown Blocks: 0

Visual Map

x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
0 - Probable Safe Block
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block

Files Modified

File Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\1.exe Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2.exe Generic Write,Read Attributes

Registry Modifications

Key::Value Data API Name
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc3475 㵛ȁ獖} RegNtPreCreateKey
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Windows API Usage

Category API
Process Manipulation Evasion
  • NtUnmapViewOfSection
Process Shell Execute
  • ShellExecute
Syscall Use
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcConnectPortEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcCreateSecurityContext
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcDeleteSecurityContext
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcQueryInformation
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcSendWaitReceivePort
  • ntdll.dll!NtAssociateWaitCompletionPacket
  • ntdll.dll!NtClose
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateIoCompletion
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateTimer2
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  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateWaitCompletionPacket
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateWorkerFactory
  • ntdll.dll!NtDuplicateObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtFreeVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenDirectoryObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenKeyEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenThreadToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryFullAttributesFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationProcess
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySecurityObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySystemInformation
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySystemInformationEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryValueKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationThread
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationWorkerFactory
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetTimer2
  • ntdll.dll!NtTestAlert
  • ntdll.dll!NtTraceControl
  • ntdll.dll!NtWriteFile
  • UNKNOWN
Anti Debug
  • OutputDebugString
Network Winsock2
  • WSAGetOverlappedResult
  • WSARecvFrom
  • WSASendTo
  • WSASocket
  • WSAStartup
  • WSAttemptAutodialName
User Data Access
  • GetComputerNameEx
Network Winsock
  • bind
  • closesocket
  • freeaddrinfo
  • getaddrinfo
  • getsockname
  • setsockopt
  • socket
Network Info Queried
  • GetAdaptersAddresses

Shell Command Execution

open C:\Users\Ufrkntxq\AppData\Local\Temp\\1.exe
open C:\Users\Ufrkntxq\AppData\Local\Temp\\2.exe

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