Trojan.Bomitag.B
Trojan.Bomitag.B is classified as a Trojan horse, a type of malicious software that disguises itself as something legitimate in order to infiltrate a computer without the user's informed consent. As with most threats in this category, the exact technical details of this particular variant have not been fully disclosed, so the information below reflects the typical behavior associated with Trojans of this kind rather than confirmed specifics about Trojan.Bomitag.B itself.
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What Trojan.Bomitag.B Does
Like other members of the Trojan family, Trojan.Bomitag.B is designed to operate quietly in the background of an infected system. Trojans generally do not self-replicate the way viruses or worms do; instead, they rely on tricking the user or exploiting weaknesses in a system to gain a foothold. Once active, a threat of this type may attempt to perform a range of malicious actions, which can include downloading additional malware, collecting information from the infected device, modifying system settings, or granting remote attackers some level of access to the compromised machine. It is typical for Trojans in this category to run silently, avoiding obvious symptoms so that it can remain on the system for as long as possible.
How It Usually Gets Onto Computers
Trojans such as Trojan.Bomitag.B commonly spread through deceptive means rather than direct system exploits. Typical infection methods include:
- Email attachments or links disguised as invoices, documents, or notifications
- Bundled downloads from untrustworthy or pirated software sources
- Fake software updates or cracked program installers
- Malicious advertisements or compromised websites that prompt unwanted downloads
- Infected removable media, such as USB drives
Because Trojans rely heavily on social engineering, user caution during downloads and email handling plays a significant role in prevention.
Risks for the User
Although the specific payload of Trojan.Bomitag.B is not detailed here, Trojans in general can pose serious risks, including:
- Theft of personal, financial, or login information
- Installation of additional malware, such as ransomware or spyware
- Unauthorized remote access to the infected device
- Reduced system performance due to background malicious processes
- Compromise of other accounts if credentials are harvested
Signs of Infection
Because Trojans are built to avoid detection, signs of infection are not always obvious. However, users may notice symptoms typical of this malware category, such as:
- Unexplained slowdowns or freezes
- Unusual network activity or increased data usage
- New or unfamiliar programs or processes running
- Security software being disabled unexpectedly
- Pop-ups, redirects, or other unusual browser behavior
How to Stay Protected
Protecting against Trojans like Trojan.Bomitag.B involves a combination of safe habits and technical safeguards. Users should avoid downloading software from unverified sources, refrain from opening attachments or clicking links from unknown or suspicious senders, and keep their operating system and applications updated to reduce exploitable vulnerabilities. Running reputable, up-to-date anti-malware scans regularly can help detect and remove threats before they cause significant harm. Maintaining backups of important data also reduces the impact should a system become compromised. Vigilance and caution remain the most effective defenses against this type of malware.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Bomitag.B |
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| Packers: | UPX x64 |
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
f4f8754aa9dcf8d062f9fe73b2f25a01
SHA1:
8c6c6a76359577941a6c0e412e06f8010dbb3b04
SHA256:
565105C1BA3B1802E13798BD17E3A167E6FF4EADC19179028FA9627AB5FE708D
File Size:
4.44 MB, 4439552 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 has TLS information
- File is 64-bit executable
- File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
- File is either console or GUI application
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- File is Native application (NOT .NET application)
- 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
- 2+ executable sections
- GetConsoleWindow
- HighEntropy
- No Version Info
- packed
- vlizer
- WriteProcessMemory
- x64
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: | 15,926 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 252 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 15,451 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 223 |
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.- Bomitag.B
- CoinMiner.LFA
- Coinminer.LFB
- Coinminer.LFH
- Filecoder.XU
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- Gamehack.FDG
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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| Syscall Use |
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| Network Winsock2 |
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