Keylogger.Ardamax

The detection of Keylogger.Ardamax on your system indicates a potential threat to your security and privacy. This type of threat is designed to capture and record keystrokes, which can lead to the theft of sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, and other personal data. It is essential to take immediate action to remove the threat and prevent further damage.

What Is Keylogger.Ardamax?

Keylogger.Ardamax is a type of Trojan-type threat that is designed to remain hidden on a system while it collects sensitive information. The name itself does not indicate a specific malware family, but rather a type of threat that is designed to capture keystrokes. Keyloggers can be particularly dangerous because they can record everything that is typed on a keyboard, including passwords, emails, and other sensitive information.

How Keylogger.Ardamax Operates

Keyloggers like Keylogger.Ardamax typically operate by installing themselves on a system and then running in the background, where they can collect keystrokes without being detected. They may also be able to capture screenshots, record mouse movements, and monitor other system activity. In some cases, keyloggers may be able to transmit the collected data to a remote server, where it can be used for malicious purposes.

Symptoms of Infection

Systems infected with Keylogger.Ardamax may exhibit a range of symptoms, including slow system performance, unexpected crashes, and unusual network activity. In some cases, the keylogger may also cause issues with system security software, such as antivirus programs, or interfere with other system functions. However, keyloggers are often designed to be stealthy, so it is possible that a system may be infected without showing any obvious symptoms.

• Slow system performance
• Unexpected crashes
• Unusual network activity
• Issues with system security software
• Interference with other system functions

How to Remove Keylogger.Ardamax

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the keylogger from loading and to allow for internet access.
2. Use a reputable malware removal tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any malicious files or programs.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the keylogger.
4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons.
5. Reboot your system and perform another full scan with your malware removal tool to ensure that the keylogger has been completely removed.

Conclusion

Removing Keylogger.Ardamax from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the threat. By following the steps outlined above and using reputable malware removal tools, you can help to protect your system and prevent further damage. It is also essential to take steps to prevent future infections, such as keeping your operating system and security software up to date, using strong passwords, and being cautious when downloading and installing software from the internet.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	Keylogger.Ardamax
Signature status:	No Signature

Known Samples

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Known Samples

This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.

MD5: fd95ced96288d0c2d22d8044ab7f117d SHA1: f2669903baeed765a23010f231141cfe4b94749c SHA256: AB11EED347EDCD561D6EB09AD49849BB2468FB0A67A6E437286029C10DFBCC0E File Size: 1.63 MB, 1625900 bytes

Windows Portable Executable Attributes

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Windows Portable Executable Attributes

This section lists file attributes found within family samples. These attributes are extracted from the files’ Windows PE (Portable Executable) specification and various system flags. Portable Executable Attributes give malware researchers insight into a file’s functionality, executable details, platform and runtime environment.

• 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

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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.

Files Modified

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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
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nst3ed1.tmp	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nst3ed1.tmp\callansiplugin.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nst3ed1.tmp\callansiplugin.dll	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nst3ed1.tmp\dcryptdll.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nst3ed1.tmp\dcryptdll.dll	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nst3ed1.tmp\system.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nst3ed1.tmp\system.dll	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nst3ed1.tmp\uac.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nst3ed1.tmp\uac.dll	Synchronize,Write Attributes

Registry Modifications

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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
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer::slowcontextmenuentries	`$�!�:i��+00�� �Gs]XM���"�2� �FX D�':D��exA-��LG=�A��J� �C �	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\content::cacheprefix		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\cookies::cacheprefix	Cookie:	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\history::cacheprefix	Visited:	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75	�k �8�1tX�jg�8 �� �v�Z xy ��T�����1���5����Bx�R �7!wz#�#�� $kF %:�&� '�(�(X�)�`*J*9 *�" +�[+��,��-!R/9�/��1`1�1HO1�D5�09ߔ<.:>3�@V�G�IH[uH�pI��J��K��N$ R20U_*	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations	*1\??\C:\Windows\SystemTemp\MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe.old122e4*1\??\C:\Windows\SystemTemp\CopilotUpdate.exe.old12352*1\??\C:\P	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75	�k �8�1tX�jg�8 �� �v�Z xy ����T�����1���5����Bx�R �7!wz#�#�� $kF %:�&� '�(�(X�)�`*J*9 *�" +�[+��,��-!R/9�/��1`1�1HO1�D5�09ߔ<.:>3�@V�G�IH[uH�pI��J��K��N$ R20	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75	�k �8�1tX�jg�8 �� �v�Z xy ����T�����1���5����Bx�R �7!wz#�#�� $kF %:�&� '�(�(X�)�`*J*9 *�" +�[+��,��-!R/9�/��1`1�1HO1�D5�09ߔ<.:>3�@V�G�IH[uH�pI��J��K��N$ R20	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\edge\blbeacon::failed_count		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\edge\blbeacon::state		RegNtPreCreateKey

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HKCU\software\microsoft\edge\thirdparty::statuscodes	(NULL)	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\edge\thirdparty::statuscodes		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\edge\elfbeacon::version	143.0.3650.96	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\edge\blbeacon::failed_count		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\edge\blbeacon::state		RegNtPreCreateKey

Windows API Usage

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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
Process Manipulation Evasion	NtUnmapViewOfSection ReadProcessMemory
Process Shell Execute	CreateProcess ShellExecute
Syscall Use	ntdll.dll!NtAccessCheck ntdll.dll!NtAlpcSendWaitReceivePort ntdll.dll!NtApphelpCacheControl ntdll.dll!NtAssociateWaitCompletionPacket ntdll.dll!NtClose ntdll.dll!NtCreateFile ntdll.dll!NtCreateMutant ntdll.dll!NtCreateSection ntdll.dll!NtCreateSemaphore ntdll.dll!NtDeleteValueKey Show More ntdll.dll!NtDuplicateToken ntdll.dll!NtFreeVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtMapViewOfSection ntdll.dll!NtOpenFile ntdll.dll!NtOpenKey ntdll.dll!NtOpenKeyEx ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessToken ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessTokenEx ntdll.dll!NtOpenSection ntdll.dll!NtOpenThreadTokenEx ntdll.dll!NtPowerInformation ntdll.dll!NtProtectVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtQueryAttributesFile ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationProcess ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationThread ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationToken ntdll.dll!NtQueryKey ntdll.dll!NtQueryLicenseValue ntdll.dll!NtQueryPerformanceCounter ntdll.dll!NtQuerySecurityObject ntdll.dll!NtQuerySystemInformation ntdll.dll!NtQuerySystemInformationEx ntdll.dll!NtQueryValueKey ntdll.dll!NtQueryVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtReadRequestData ntdll.dll!NtReleaseMutant ntdll.dll!NtReleaseWorkerFactoryWorker ntdll.dll!NtSetEvent ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationWorkerFactory ntdll.dll!NtSetValueKey ntdll.dll!NtTestAlert ntdll.dll!NtWaitForSingleObject ntdll.dll!NtWaitForWorkViaWorkerFactory ntdll.dll!NtWriteFile UNKNOWN

Shell Command Execution

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Shell Command Execution

This section lists Windows shell commands that are run by the samples in this family. Windows Shell commands are often leveraged by malware for nefarious purposes and can be used to elevate security privileges, download and launch other malware, exploit vulnerabilities, collect and exfiltrate data, and hide malicious activity.

open http://www.ardamax.com/keylogger/

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --edge-skip-compat-layer-relaunch --single-argument http://www.ardamax.com/keylogger/