RemoteAccess:Win32/AmmyyAdmin
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| Popularity Rank: | 10,683 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 4,276 |
| First Seen: | November 8, 2012 |
| Last Seen: | November 29, 2025 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The RemoteAccess:Win32/AmmyyAdmin is a Remote Administration Tool (RAT) that may be installed on your computer automatically. The main objective of the RemoteAccess:Win32/AmmyyAdmin is to permit that third parties enter the infected computer and assume its control entirely. The RemoteAccess:Win32/AmmyyAdmin may be utilized as a client or as a server on your computer due to its client components and built-in server. Using these features, third parties can perform any actions on the infected computer remotely. The RemoteAccess:Win32/AmmyyAdmin may be related to fake technical support services and in call tactics. The RemoteAccess:Win32/AmmyyAdmin should be removed with a skilled malware removal utility.
Table of Contents
Aliases
9 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.
| Antivirus Vendor | Detection |
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| AVG | HiddenStart.A |
| Sophos | Bitcoin Miner |
| AntiVir | TR/BitCoinMiner.Gen |
| Kaspersky | not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.HideExec.r |
| Microsoft | RemoteAccess:Win32/AmmyyAdmin |
| Comodo | ApplicUnsaf.Win32.RemoteAdmin.Agent.BP |
| Kaspersky | not-a-virus:RemoteAdmin.Win32.Agent.bp |
| eSafe | Win32.RemoteAccessAm |
| Avast | Win32:PUP-gen [PUP] |
SpyHunter Detects & Remove RemoteAccess:Win32/AmmyyAdmin
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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| 1. | MicrosoftProtection.exe | 20568734c23c7fa601ae39e0975a7194 | 14 |
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Ammyy.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:
a9c69934162e9d3000aa166cb6a27fbd
SHA1:
793d22a1169ac3ebeed479ce600d8576dcc89dcd
SHA256:
37FB7165488EFD5C8515069A147EB4B35369C8A3868B71C4716792A397DDAB6F
File Size:
376.93 KB, 376932 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 |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Ammyy LLC |
| File Description | Ammyy Admin |
| File Version | 3.10 |
| Internal Name | Ammyy Admin |
| Product Name | Ammyy Admin |
| Product Version | 3.10 |
File Traits
- HighEntropy
- x86
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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| c:\programdata\ammyy\settings3.bin | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\programdata\ammyy\settings3.bin | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2k10\ammyyadmin\ammyyadmin.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2k10\ammyyadmin\ammyyadmin.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2k10\ammyyadmin\settings3.bin | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2k10\ammyyadmin\settings3.bin | Synchronize,Write 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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| 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\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe | 썙저惁ǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | 沎 䀣ʲ䠱O噀ñʁ뽹ɞ傄ë鶝閾ʴ駃ó⟋ʪߙĤ É | 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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| Anti Debug |
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| User Data Access |
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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Syscall Use |
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| Process Terminate |
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Shell Command Execution
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.
(NULL) cmd.exe /c If Exist C:\WINDOWS\bfsvc.exe (md "C:\ProgramData\AMMYY"© settings3.bin "C:\ProgramData\AMMYY") Else (md "C:\ProgramData\Application Data\AMMYY"© /y settings3.bin "C:\ProgramData\Application Data\AMMYY")
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WriteConsole: 1 file(s
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(NULL) AmmyyAdmin.exe
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