Trojan.Dialer.GA
Threat Scorecard
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 9 |
| First Seen: | May 23, 2023 |
| Last Seen: | March 10, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Dialer.GA on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This type of malware is designed to compromise your computer's security and potentially cause harm to your personal data and online activities. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take prompt action to remove it from your system.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.Dialer.GA?
Trojan.Dialer.GA is a type of malware that falls under the category of Trojans, which are malicious programs that disguise themselves as legitimate software. The ".Dialer" part of the name suggests that this malware may be related to dialer programs, which can be used to connect to premium rate phone numbers or perform other unauthorized actions. However, without more specific information, it's difficult to determine the exact nature and capabilities of this particular threat.
How Trojan.Dialer.GA Operates
Trojan.Dialer.GA, like other Trojans, is likely designed to operate stealthily, avoiding detection by security software and system administrators. It may use various techniques to infect a system, such as exploiting vulnerabilities, disguising itself as a legitimate program, or being downloaded and installed by unsuspecting users. Once installed, the malware can perform a range of malicious activities, including data theft, unauthorized access to system resources, and communication with command and control servers.
Symptoms of Infection
Identifying the symptoms of a Trojan infection can be challenging, as the malware is designed to remain hidden. However, some common signs of infection include unusual system behavior, such as slow performance, frequent crashes, or unexpected pop-ups and alerts. You may also notice unauthorized changes to your system settings, unfamiliar programs or icons, or suspicious network activity. If you suspect that your system is infected with Trojan.Dialer.GA, it's essential to take immediate action to contain and remove the threat.
How to Remove Trojan.Dialer.GA
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for a more effective removal process.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all instances of the malware.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the infection.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons.
- Reboot your system and perform another full scan to ensure that the malware has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.Dialer.GA from your system requires a combination of technical knowledge and caution. By following the steps outlined above and using reputable security software, you can help to ensure the removal of this malware and prevent future infections. It's also essential to maintain good security practices, such as regularly updating your operating system and software, using strong passwords, and being cautious when downloading and installing programs from the internet. By taking these precautions, you can help to protect your system and personal data from the threats posed by Trojan.Dialer.GA and other types of malware.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Dialer.GA |
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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:
34f80e4c95022ca5405055bbd789b606
SHA1:
345c0812ce0f80e2ca19c1b423022bcc7c85a797
SHA256:
3574C7CA75F71481EEED44BE9B373D7CE76F917C2F835AF84A6E62A58EA3CB77
File Size:
94.18 KB, 94176 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 |
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| Company Name | A Lifestyle GmbH |
| File Description | aconti NetService |
| File Version | 2.24 |
| Legal Copyright | (c) 2000,01 A Lifestyle |
| Original Filename | aconti.exe |
| Product Name | aconti NetService |
| Product Version | 2.24 |
File Traits
- 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: | 407 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 158 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 238 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 11 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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:\aconti.log | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\windows\aconti.dat | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\windows\aconti.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\windows\aconti.ini | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\windows\aconti.sdb | Generic Write,Read 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\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc3475 | d� xy �ރ ��^ ��z * Vs} kP~ ��1 > �� e � ��1 �� | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing::enableconsoletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enablefiletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enableautofiletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enableconsoletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::filetracingmask | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::consoletracingmask | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::maxfilesize | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::filedirectory | %windir%\tracing | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::enablefiletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::enableautofiletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::enableconsoletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::filetracingmask | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::consoletracingmask | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::maxfilesize | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::filedirectory | %windir%\tracing | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run::aconti | C:\WINDOWS\aconti.exe -auto | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\aconti::displayname | aconti | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\aconti::uninstallstring | C:\WINDOWS\aconti.exe -uninstall | 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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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) C:\WINDOWS\aconti.exe -firstrun
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