Backdoor.Blackrain.A
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| Threat Level: | 60 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 5 |
| First Seen: | February 2, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | February 5, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Backdoor.Blackrain.A on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This backdoor threat can compromise the security and integrity of your computer, allowing unauthorized access and potentially leading to further malware infections, data theft, or other malicious activities. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take prompt action to remove it and protect your system.
Table of Contents
What Is Backdoor.Blackrain.A?
Backdoor.Blackrain.A is a type of malware that operates as a backdoor, which means it can open a secret doorway into your computer system, allowing hackers to access, control, and manipulate your data without your knowledge or consent. This type of threat is particularly dangerous because it can be used to install additional malware, steal sensitive information, or use your computer as a botnet to carry out malicious activities.
How Backdoor.Blackrain.A Operates
Backdoor.Blackrain.A, like other backdoor threats, is designed to remain stealthy and evade detection by traditional security software. It can be spread through various means, including exploited vulnerabilities, phishing attacks, or drive-by downloads. Once installed, it can communicate with its command and control servers to receive instructions and transmit stolen data. The exact mechanisms of how Backdoor.Blackrain.A operates can vary, but its primary goal is to provide unauthorized access to your computer system.
Symptoms of Infection
Identifying a backdoor infection can be challenging because these threats are designed to be stealthy. However, some common symptoms may include unusual network activity, slow system performance, unexpected changes to system settings, or the appearance of unfamiliar programs or files. If you suspect that your system has been infected with Backdoor.Blackrain.A or any other malware, it is crucial to take immediate action to mitigate the threat.
How to Remove Backdoor.Blackrain.A
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for a more effective removal process.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system. This can help identify and remove Backdoor.Blackrain.A and any other malware that may be present.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time of the infection.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings that the malware may have altered.
- Reboot your computer and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the threat has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing Backdoor.Blackrain.A requires careful and immediate action to prevent further damage to your system and to protect your sensitive data. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining good security practices, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus software, and being cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments, you can significantly reduce the risk of malware infections. Remember, vigilance and proactive measures are key to protecting your digital security in today's evolving threat landscape.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Backdoor.Blackrain.A |
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| Packers: | UPX |
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
df87a63ebba0e09d8c5498415d294093
SHA1:
d7f713ee11e7490febc3cb4d8dbb524e955c9a18
SHA256:
34350039BF0DBC13BC51A08B2C46B1B3BBD6DFCECFF1B2E0854B4C519190BC9A
File Size:
490.32 KB, 490320 bytes
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MD5:
080d012ee6f84cbbef1532ec602286e8
SHA1:
3853f5c9fd65214919c4c6a8b338ebdc05deb6d7
SHA256:
1EE0556809BC1A2A470188D993D8BD1597D3BB8B87A3B07477B21DFC0F47F074
File Size:
467.28 KB, 467280 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 has been packed
- 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)
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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 Icons
This section displays icon resources found within family samples. Malware often replicates icons commonly associated with legitimate software to mislead users into believing the malware is safe.
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 | http://www.metaquotes.net |
| Company Name | MetaQuotes Software Corp. |
| File Description | Setup |
| File Version | 5.0.0.1172 |
| Internal Name | Setup |
| Legal Copyright | © 2001-2015, MetaQuotes Software Corp. |
| Legal Trademarks | MetaTrader |
| Original Filename | Setup |
| Product Name | Setup |
| Product Version | 5.0.0.1172 |
File Traits
- 2+ executable sections
- HighEntropy
- Installer Version
- packed
- 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: | 1,023 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 10 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 578 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 435 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
Files Modified
Files Modified
This section lists files that were created, modified, moved and/or deleted by samples in this family. File system activity can provide valuable insight into how malware functions on the operating system.| File | Attributes |
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| \device\harddisk0\dr0 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\google\chrome\user data\default\pepper data\shockwave flash\writableroot\#sharedobjects | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\macromedia\flash player\#sharedobjects | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
Registry Modifications
Registry Modifications
This section lists registry keys and values that were created, modified and/or deleted by samples in this family. Windows Registry activity can provide valuable insight into malware functionality. Additionally, malware often creates registry values to allow itself to automatically start and indefinitely persist after an initial infection has compromised the system.| Key::Value | Data | API Name |
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| HKLM\software\metaquotes software::id | 058C6979-04A2-I | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\metaquotes software::id | F9E38006-4827-I | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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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| Other Suspicious |
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| Anti Debug |
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| User Data Access |
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| Encryption Used |
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| Network Winhttp |
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