Threat Database Trojans Trojan.Brsecmon

Trojan.Brsecmon

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Threat Scorecard

Popularity Rank: 20,647
Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 1,420
First Seen: September 3, 2012
Last Seen: July 7, 2026
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The detection of Trojan.Brsecmon on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This report aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the threat, its operational characteristics, symptoms of infection, and most importantly, guidance on how to remove it from your system.

What Is Trojan.Brsecmon?

Trojan.Brsecmon, as detected by your security software, suggests a type of malicious software (malware) that has infiltrated your computer. The term "Trojan" refers to a broad category of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software but actually allows unauthorized access to the victim's system. These types of threats can lead to a variety of harmful activities, including data theft, espionage, and the distribution of additional malware.

How Trojan.Brsecmon Operates

While specific details about Trojan.Brsecmon's operation are not available, Trojans generally work by deceiving users into installing them, often by masquerading as useful applications or piggybacking on legitimate software downloads. Once installed, they can create backdoors for hackers to access the infected system, potentially leading to the installation of more malware, theft of sensitive information, or even complete control over the system for malicious purposes.

Symptoms of Infection

Identifying a Trojan infection can be challenging due to its stealthy nature. However, common symptoms may include unusual system behavior, such as slow performance, frequent crashes, or the appearance of unfamiliar programs or icons. Additionally, you might notice unauthorized changes to your system settings, unusual network activity, or the presence of unwanted toolbars and extensions in your web browsers.

  • Unexplained changes in system settings or performance.
  • Appearance of unfamiliar or suspicious programs.
  • Unwanted browser toolbars or extensions.
  • Frequent system crashes or freezes.

How to Remove Trojan.Brsecmon

  1. Boot into Safe Mode with Networking: This will limit the malware's ability to interfere with the removal process. To do this, restart your computer and press the key to access your boot menu (usually F8, F12, or Del), then select Safe Mode with Networking.
  2. Conduct a Full Scan with a Reputable Tool: Utilize a trusted anti-malware program, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system. Ensure the software is updated to the latest version to increase the chances of detecting and removing the malware.
  3. Uninstall Suspicious Programs: Go through your installed programs and uninstall any that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time the malware was detected.
  4. Reset Your Web Browsers: For browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, resetting them to their default settings can remove unwanted extensions and settings changes made by the malware. This can usually be done through the browser's settings or options menu.
  5. Reboot and Re-scan: After completing the above steps, restart your computer in normal mode and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the threat has been successfully removed.

Conclusion

Removing Trojan.Brsecmon from your system requires careful and methodical steps to ensure that all components of the malware are eliminated. By following the guidance provided and maintaining vigilance in your online activities, you can protect your system from similar threats in the future. Regularly updating your operating system, applications, and security software, as well as being cautious with email attachments and downloads, are crucial practices in preventing malware infections.

Aliases

9 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.

Antivirus Vendor Detection
Panda Suspicious file
AVG Generic_r.BCW
Ikarus Trojan.Win32.Jorik
AhnLab-V3 Trojan/Win32.Jorik
Microsoft VirTool:Win32/CeeInject.gen!HH
AntiVir TR/Jorik.Androm.uf
Kaspersky Trojan.Win32.Jorik.Androm.uf
Avast Win32:Dropper-LOF [Drp]
Symantec Trojan.Gen

File System Details

Trojan.Brsecmon may create the following file(s):
# File Name MD5 Detections
1. msdxwz.bat 9c7353d165f0e9d16befc24f7ef6e7cc 1

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name: Trojan.Brsecmon
Packers: UPX
Signature status: No Signature

Known Samples

MD5: e86192b47c2a5a1eb66a533f0d5cc803
SHA1: 89e0a28f418fbc991be5bf02517da5213361a85d
SHA256: 6A5947F4BEF9EDAA61B30CED3A8471E8E26BFBAD15DD0837EBEB4C5019D151A6
File Size: 546.82 KB, 546816 bytes

Windows Portable Executable Attributes

  • File doesn't have "Rich" header
  • File doesn't have debug information
  • File doesn't have relocations information
  • File doesn't have security information
  • File has been packed
  • File has exports table
  • 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)

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File Traits

  • HighEntropy
  • No Version Info
  • packed
  • x86

Block Information

Total Blocks: 549
Potentially Malicious Blocks: 35
Whitelisted Blocks: 397
Unknown Blocks: 117

Visual Map

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