Backdoor.MSIL.ClipBanker.BMA
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| Popularity Rank: | 23,370 |
| Threat Level: | 60 % (Medium) |
| First Seen: | April 24, 2024 |
| Last Seen: | September 7, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Backdoor.MSIL.ClipBanker.BMA is a Windows-based backdoor threat that gives cybercriminals unauthorized remote access to an infected computer while also carrying traits commonly associated with clipboard-hijacking malware. Despite its relatively modest size on disk, it is classified with a danger level of 6 out of 10, reflecting its ability to quietly undermine a victim's privacy, security, and financial safety.
Table of Contents
What Backdoor.MSIL.ClipBanker.BMA Does
Like other threats in the Backdoors category, Backdoor.MSIL.ClipBanker.BMA is designed to bypass normal authentication and security controls so that an attacker can access the compromised system remotely without the user's knowledge or consent. It can exploit vulnerabilities in already-installed programs, or it may disguise itself as a legitimate application to avoid raising suspicion. The malware is built as a native Windows executable with no digital signature and no version information, which helps it blend in among ordinary system files and makes it harder for an average user to tell it apart from legitimate software.
Once active, backdoors of this type typically allow attackers to execute commands, install additional malicious components, monitor user activity, or exfiltrate data from the infected machine. The "ClipBanker" portion of its name is associated with a family of threats that typically monitor the Windows clipboard for copied information—such as cryptocurrency wallet addresses or other sensitive data—and silently swap it out for attacker-controlled content, redirecting transactions or stolen information without the victim noticing. The threat has also been observed interacting with named pipes and system transaction log files, which is consistent with attempts to maintain persistence and communicate covertly on the infected system.
How It Usually Gets Onto Computers
Backdoors such as this one commonly spread through deceptive downloads, bundled with pirated or cracked software, malicious email attachments, infected removable drives, or by exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities in installed programs. Some variants are delivered through rootkits, worms, or other malware that opens the door for secondary infections. Because the file carries no digital signature, users who download software from unofficial or untrustworthy sources are at the highest risk of encountering it.
Risks for the User
An active backdoor infection can have serious consequences. Attackers may gain persistent remote control over the system, steal personal or financial information, install further malware, or use the compromised computer as a launching point for other attacks. Given its clipboard-related behavior, victims may also face direct financial loss if sensitive copied data, such as payment or wallet details, is altered or stolen in transit.
Signs of Infection
Backdoors are intentionally stealthy, but users may notice unusual system slowdowns, unexpected network activity, unfamiliar processes running in the background, security tools being disabled, or changes to clipboard content that don't match what was originally copied. Unexplained login attempts or altered system settings can also be warning signs.
How to Stay Protected
To reduce the risk of infection, keep your operating system and all installed software fully updated, avoid downloading programs from unofficial sources, and be cautious with email attachments and links from unknown senders. Regularly back up important data, use strong and unique passwords, and monitor clipboard-dependent transactions—especially financial ones—carefully before confirming them. Running reputable, up-to-date security software and performing regular system scans remains an essential part of keeping backdoors like this one off your computer.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Backdoor.MSIL.ClipBanker.BMA |
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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:
7079c2cd1b63ce9ca3a9db69b7a8ead1
SHA1:
52f41ed64f380a5348d06cebd956d242616ebcc0
SHA256:
AAD7020E6A895174AB771C244E757F3F83F213217C00B93080069709CAF7C6E4
File Size:
714.24 KB, 714240 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 security information
- File has TLS 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 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.
File Traits
- 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: | 1,890 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 2 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 1,868 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 20 |
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.- Banload.XT
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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\namedpipe\gmdasllogger | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\usrclass.dat{dba6b5ef-640a-11ed-9bcb-f677369d361c}.txr.1.regtrans-ms | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\usrclass.dat{dba6b5ef-640a-11ed-9bcb-f677369d361c}.txr.2.regtrans-ms | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
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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| User Data Access |
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