Trojan.Downloader.Gen.DS
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| Popularity Rank: | 8,441 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 69 |
| First Seen: | December 12, 2025 |
| Last Seen: | June 30, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Downloader.Gen.DS on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This type of threat is generally categorized as a Trojan, which is a broad term for malicious software that disguises itself as legitimate. The ".Gen.DS" suffix suggests a generic detection based on the malware's behavior rather than a specific, known malware family. Understanding what this threat is, how it operates, and the symptoms it may cause is crucial for effective removal and prevention of future infections.
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What Is Trojan.Downloader.Gen.DS?
Trojan.Downloader.Gen.DS is identified as a Trojan-type threat, which means it is designed to allow unauthorized access to your computer system. Trojans are known for their ability to disguise themselves as useful or desirable software, making them difficult to detect without proper security measures. The "Downloader" part of the name implies that this particular Trojan may be capable of downloading additional malware onto your system, potentially leading to more severe security issues.
How Trojan.Downloader.Gen.DS Operates
Trojan.Downloader.Gen.DS, like other Trojans, operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in your system's security. It may arrive through various means, such as opening malicious email attachments, downloading infected software, or visiting compromised websites. Once inside, it can create backdoors for remote access, steal sensitive information, or download and install additional malware. The specific actions of Trojan.Downloader.Gen.DS can vary, but its primary goal is to compromise your system's security and integrity.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of a Trojan infection can be subtle and may not immediately indicate the presence of malware. Common signs include slowed system performance, frequent crashes, unexpected changes to system settings, and unusual network activity. You might also notice new, unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop, or receive alerts from your security software indicating malicious activity. Since Trojans can act as a gateway for other types of malware, any unusual behavior from your computer should be investigated promptly.
How to Remove Trojan.Downloader.Gen.DS
- Enter Safe Mode with Networking: This will limit the malware's ability to interfere with the removal process. Restart your computer and press the key to enter safe mode (this varies by operating system but is commonly F8 for Windows).
- Perform a Full Scan with a Reputable Tool: Use a trusted anti-malware program, such as SpyHunter, to scan your system thoroughly. Ensure your security software is updated before scanning to catch the latest threats.
- Uninstall Suspicious Programs: Go through your installed programs and remove any that you don't recognize or that were installed around the time your system was compromised.
- Reset Your Browsers: Trojans can affect your web browsers, so resetting them to their default settings can help remove any malicious extensions or settings. This can usually be done through the browser's settings menu for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
- Reboot and Re-scan: After removal, reboot your system and run another full scan with your anti-malware software to ensure that all traces of the Trojan have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.Downloader.Gen.DS requires a systematic approach to ensure that your system is thoroughly cleaned and protected against future threats. By understanding the nature of this Trojan and following the steps outlined for its removal, you can help safeguard your computer and personal data. It's also important to maintain good security practices, such as regularly updating your software, using strong, unique passwords, and being cautious when opening email attachments or downloading software from the internet. Preventing infections is always more effective than treating them, so staying informed and proactive is key to protecting your digital security.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Downloader.Gen.DS |
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| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
a697adc5bd9c0c15d621e3594c48724a
SHA1:
ce2cb78d19e29f891396d56e1d5f795b2c1275b5
SHA256:
75536143DF51DFE7CFF63A00F39F4C06D3CFD20E8690D388575ACA07220F7F72
File Size:
3.01 MB, 3009024 bytes
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MD5:
ee1d1d08c414943588650ef1f00f926e
SHA1:
efd62a4aab10f3d45ce27d143041899871d67d52
SHA256:
E9DC7FB284D0705ED47FF6F92B969D419762AF8FCC96A430DA1CA7D96C9BE7A9
File Size:
3.01 MB, 3009024 bytes
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MD5:
8baed8d26802802f711d734d60b87082
SHA1:
ecb94fa6b8e48070ca6014d2b8c35b46ef0e2689
SHA256:
5765547E5FC862A17F4E2B8F055459CDD17F2F19DD0A8F266C55AB858005DDB8
File Size:
3.01 MB, 3009024 bytes
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MD5:
915f5d2ff10667c3571737ccac33c185
SHA1:
9a4e353dc40a11d41594ed9cb23ca14e359ab2d2
SHA256:
59D827698D5B3C270DBCF96127EE89162C39CF0B3FD7BCFFE7168FF08E57EDE3
File Size:
3.01 MB, 3009024 bytes
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MD5:
33b4f8e883730aa802097c34d3a8d83e
SHA1:
bb8663eeb8cd298fcc378890b93a8e01dabfca7c
SHA256:
75DFA77488380D7499B37189626DBA5EE39B582A2C64EE39C409132FEFBA783B
File Size:
2.58 MB, 2584280 bytes
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MD5:
43aade263621969dfb07a05a1196ea01
SHA1:
5b7b827dba4aba00b5b9bc8ed31b7c5951352eb3
SHA256:
F4B9F6A5EA1B078F64AE081E5795703ED19F1760DDE0D73B45EAF5F01612F899
File Size:
1.67 MB, 1668848 bytes
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MD5:
4fc804d66a2fa9bfd34d514031adf102
SHA1:
01bf2297ecffafd10eb15500bc11af8c9866e5dc
SHA256:
9EE29C1ECC833703430D6DED8038048F1C0AC40D48CD65D7B4B4A4E0EAEB351D
File Size:
856.06 KB, 856064 bytes
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MD5:
03e839b33430da7a7963fd0d375704bc
SHA1:
5e7fd42580a447bb51a8186b92fcffdc2f819a16
SHA256:
9BCA6597F4DBB246E0649316E337A169DCADC9E9FC208BE8974518692FDCD637
File Size:
1.94 MB, 1942200 bytes
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MD5:
809187c9fa529456e99ce268c5d31337
SHA1:
63761c3b52e676a026f0777a13bba3d2fa5a361e
SHA256:
5C2233040CCBCE64A6925D00C124CBCA8F11A70F8888DDBBAD1348E62F48CFDD
File Size:
1.04 MB, 1043456 bytes
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MD5:
d4d723831be06465d7d22400d6a5a96d
SHA1:
5072d5ab86d8a248cefd16adf1cc9df383564d90
SHA256:
58FE620FC803EE14AA4D4988A45DB5A6DC695ECAD57D61858C5D8C211952C071
File Size:
3.01 MB, 3009024 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 security information
- File has exports table
- File has TLS information
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
- 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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- File is not packed
- IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
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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| Comments | http://www.iFoerster.com |
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Digital Signatures
Digital Signatures
This section lists digital signatures that are attached to samples within this family. When analyzing and verifying digital signatures, it is important to confirm that the signature’s root authority is a well-known and trustworthy entity and that the status of the signature is good. Malware is often signed with non-trustworthy “Self Signed” digital signatures (which can be easily created by a malware author with no verification). Malware may also be signed by legitimate signatures that have an invalid status, and by signatures from questionable root authorities with fake or misleading “Signer” names.| Signer | Root | Status |
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| Shenzhen Jiehao Software Co., Ltd. | DigiCert Trusted G4 Code Signing RSA4096 SHA384 2021 CA1 | Hash Mismatch |
| Shenzhen Jiehao Software Co., Ltd. | DigiCert Trusted Root G4 | Hash Mismatch |
| AOMEI International Network Limited | Sectigo Public Code Signing Root R46 | Hash Mismatch |
| Garena Online Pte Ltd | VeriSign Class 3 Public Primary Certification Authority - G5 | Hash Mismatch |
File Traits
- dll
- HighEntropy
- imgui
- 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: | 11,039 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 2,602 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 8,432 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 5 |
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.- Rugmi.GI
- Rugmi.IFB
- Rugmi.TB
- Trojan.Downloader.Gen.DS
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:\users\user\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\usrclass.dat{dba6b5ef-640a-11ed-9bcb-f677369d361c}.txr.1.regtrans-ms | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\usrclass.dat{dba6b5ef-640a-11ed-9bcb-f677369d361c}.txr.2.regtrans-ms | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
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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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\ce2cb78d19e29f891396d56e1d5f795b2c1275b5_0003009024.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\efd62a4aab10f3d45ce27d143041899871d67d52_0003009024.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\ecb94fa6b8e48070ca6014d2b8c35b46ef0e2689_0003009024.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\9a4e353dc40a11d41594ed9cb23ca14e359ab2d2_0003009024.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\bb8663eeb8cd298fcc378890b93a8e01dabfca7c_0002584280.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\5b7b827dba4aba00b5b9bc8ed31b7c5951352eb3_0001668848.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\01bf2297ecffafd10eb15500bc11af8c9866e5dc_0000856064.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\5e7fd42580a447bb51a8186b92fcffdc2f819a16_0001942200.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\63761c3b52e676a026f0777a13bba3d2fa5a361e_0001043456.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\5072d5ab86d8a248cefd16adf1cc9df383564d90_0003009024.,LiQMAxHB
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