Trojan.Conficker.H
Threat Scorecard
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 5 |
| First Seen: | July 19, 2024 |
| Last Seen: | December 27, 2025 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Conficker.H on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This report provides an overview of the threat, its operating mechanisms, symptoms of infection, and a step-by-step guide on how to remove it from your system.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.Conficker.H?
Trojan.Conficker.H is a type of malware that can compromise the security and integrity of your computer system. The term "Trojan" refers to a class of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software, allowing it to infiltrate systems without being detected. Once inside, it can cause a variety of problems, including data theft, system crashes, and the installation of additional malware.
How Trojan.Conficker.H Operates
Malware like Trojan.Conficker.H typically operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or tricking users into installing it. Once installed, it can communicate with its creators, allowing them to control the infected computer remotely. This can lead to unauthorized access to personal data, the spread of more malware, and even the use of the infected computer in botnets for malicious activities such as spamming or distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.
Symptoms of Infection
Identifying a Trojan infection can be challenging because these types of malware are designed to remain hidden. However, some common symptoms may indicate an infection: slow system performance, frequent crashes, unfamiliar programs or icons, unexpected changes in system settings, and increased network activity without apparent cause. If you suspect that your system is infected, it's crucial to take action promptly to minimize potential damage.
How to Remove Trojan.Conficker.H
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking. This will limit the malware's ability to interfere with the removal process and allow you to download necessary tools.
- Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, which can detect and remove Trojan.Conficker.H and other malware. Perform a full scan of your system to identify all malicious components.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed without your consent. Be cautious and only remove programs that you are sure are malicious, as uninstalling legitimate software can cause system instability.
- Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings. This can help remove any malicious extensions or settings that the malware may have altered.
- Reboot your computer and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all components of the malware have been removed. Repeat this process until no more threats are detected.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.Conficker.H requires careful and systematic steps to ensure that all malicious components are eliminated from your system. It's also essential to practice preventive measures to avoid future infections, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong and unique passwords, avoiding suspicious downloads and email attachments, and regularly scanning your system with anti-malware tools. By being proactive and vigilant, you can significantly reduce the risk of malware infections and protect your personal data and system integrity.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Conficker.H |
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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:
3f46687b1f8d403b901e46a3704508ea
SHA1:
e79505f66105fa3be8da6c4cec95d6ddd033bd6f
SHA256:
31B781957860D43556D738C2F317CAA7808E7702FCC68F50A5711B5A3A97BFB8
File Size:
159.14 KB, 159140 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 resources
- 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 Traits
- big overlay
- dll
- HighEntropy
- packed
- 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: | 401 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 375 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 26 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
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.- Conficker.H
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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| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced\folder\hidden\showall::checkedvalue | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer::shellstate | $ ⠶ b | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::hidden | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::showcompcolor | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::hidefileext | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::dontprettypath | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::showinfotip | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::hideicons | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::mapnetdrvbtn | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::webview | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::filter | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::showsuperhidden | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::separateprocess | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::autocheckselect | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::iconsonly | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::showtypeoverlay | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::showstatusbar | 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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| Syscall Use |
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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Anti Debug |
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| User Data Access |
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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.
C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\e79505f66105fa3be8da6c4cec95d6ddd033bd6f_0000159140.,LiQMAxHB
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