Threat Database Trojans Trojan.Filecoder.CUA

Trojan.Filecoder.CUA

By CagedTech in Trojans

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 40
First Seen: July 27, 2024
Last Seen: December 22, 2025
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The detection of Trojan.Filecoder.CUA on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This type of malware is designed to compromise the integrity of your computer and steal sensitive information, making it essential to understand its nature and take prompt action to remove it.

What Is Trojan.Filecoder.CUA?

Trojan.Filecoder.CUA is a type of Trojan horse malware that can infect computers through various means, such as exploited vulnerabilities, phishing attacks, or drive-by downloads. The name "Trojan" refers to the malware's ability to disguise itself as a legitimate program or file, allowing it to evade detection and gain unauthorized access to the system. The ".Filecoder" part of the name suggests that this malware may be capable of encrypting or modifying files on the infected computer.

How Trojan.Filecoder.CUA Operates

Once installed, Trojan.Filecoder.CUA can operate in the background, allowing the attacker to remotely access and control the infected computer. This can lead to a range of malicious activities, including data theft, keylogging, and the installation of additional malware. The malware may also attempt to spread to other computers on the same network or through infected files and emails.

The exact mechanisms used by Trojan.Filecoder.CUA to operate and spread are not publicly known, but it is likely that it uses common tactics such as exploiting vulnerabilities, using social engineering techniques, and leveraging system weaknesses to achieve its goals.

Symptoms of Infection

Computers infected with Trojan.Filecoder.CUA may exhibit a range of symptoms, including slow performance, unexpected crashes, and unusual network activity. You may also notice that files or folders have been modified or encrypted, or that new programs or icons have appeared on your desktop. In some cases, the malware may not exhibit any noticeable symptoms, making it difficult to detect without the use of specialized security software.

  • Unexplained changes to system settings or files
  • Slow or unstable system performance
  • Unusual network activity or connectivity issues
  • Appearance of unknown programs or icons

How to Remove Trojan.Filecoder.CUA

  1. Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for easier removal.
  2. Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any malware or related files.
  3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the malware.
  4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons.
  5. Reboot your computer and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all malware has been removed.

Conclusion

Removing Trojan.Filecoder.CUA from your computer requires a combination of technical expertise and caution. By following the steps outlined above and using reputable security software, you can help to ensure that your system is free from this malware and any related threats. It is essential to remain vigilant and take proactive steps to protect your computer and data from future infections, including keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong passwords, and avoiding suspicious emails and downloads.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name: Trojan.Filecoder.CUA
Signature status: No Signature

Known Samples

MD5: 90a30591697c2c337bb3bb9f326e440c
SHA1: 77d617225bd02280e768b25fb7d56673e8aa0986
SHA256: 7D3E4C916A715DFD0A047D77144F87E09BF733C6A02F44A98EF4B90A5BEF0094
File Size: 78.85 KB, 78848 bytes
MD5: f307f84f529364e9fc957c69496be1ef
SHA1: 97fcdc6d10d11678bdb071f6ea348f415fd828df
SHA256: 303978954A91583FC7DD6A384AB6B791D069CF0D8529E7A8A7ECE10EA38AC556
File Size: 81.41 KB, 81408 bytes

Windows Portable Executable Attributes

  • File doesn't have "Rich" header
  • File doesn't have security information
  • File has exports table
  • File is 64-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)
  • File is not packed
  • IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
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  • IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)

Windows PE Version Information

Name Value
Company Name Microsoft Corporation
File Description
  • AMD64 Wow64 CPU
  • VmBus User Mode Pipe DLL
File Version
  • 6.1.7601.24384 (win7sp1_ldr_escrow.190220-1800)
  • 6.1.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850)
Internal Name
  • vmbuspipe.dll
  • wow64cpu
Legal Copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename
  • vmbuspipe.dll
  • wow64cpu.dll
Product Name Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version
  • 6.1.7601.24384
  • 6.1.7601.17514

File Traits

  • 2+ executable sections
  • dll
  • ntdll
  • WriteProcessMemory
  • x64

Block Information

Total Blocks: 46
Potentially Malicious Blocks: 1
Whitelisted Blocks: 44
Unknown Blocks: 1

Visual Map

0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ? x
0 - Probable Safe Block
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block

Similar Families

  • Filecoder.CU
  • Filecoder.CUA
  • Filecoder.CUB

Registry Modifications

Key::Value Data API Name
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 �j  �v1�@V�{b��/�����X����m�����$წ���=�SB1_T�Vw���%�������AE��D��&��$���L RegNtPreCreateKey

Windows API Usage

Category API
Syscall Use
  • ntdll.dll!NtAccessCheck
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcSendWaitReceivePort
  • ntdll.dll!NtApphelpCacheControl
  • ntdll.dll!NtClose
  • ntdll.dll!NtConnectPort
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateMutant
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtDuplicateToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtFreeVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtMapViewOfSection
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  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenKeyEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessTokenEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenSemaphore
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenThreadTokenEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtProtectVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryAttributesFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryDebugFilterState
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationProcess
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationThread
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryPerformanceCounter
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySecurityAttributesToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryValueKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryVolumeInformationFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryWnfStateData
  • ntdll.dll!NtReleaseMutant
  • ntdll.dll!NtReleaseSemaphore
  • ntdll.dll!NtReleaseWorkerFactoryWorker
  • ntdll.dll!NtRequestWaitReplyPort
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationProcess
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationThread
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationWorkerFactory
  • ntdll.dll!NtSubscribeWnfStateChange
  • ntdll.dll!NtTestAlert
  • ntdll.dll!NtTraceControl
  • ntdll.dll!NtUnmapViewOfSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtUnmapViewOfSectionEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitForAlertByThreadId
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitForMultipleObjects
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitForSingleObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitForWorkViaWorkerFactory
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitLowEventPair
  • ntdll.dll!NtWriteFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtWriteVirtualMemory
  • UNKNOWN
  • win32u.dll!NtGdiBitBlt
  • win32u.dll!NtGdiCreateBitmap
  • win32u.dll!NtGdiCreateCompatibleDC
  • win32u.dll!NtGdiCreateDIBitmapInternal
  • win32u.dll!NtGdiCreateSolidBrush
  • win32u.dll!NtGdiDeleteObjectApp
  • win32u.dll!NtGdiExtGetObjectW
  • win32u.dll!NtGdiGetDCforBitmap
  • win32u.dll!NtGdiGetDCObject
  • win32u.dll!NtGdiGetDeviceCaps
  • win32u.dll!NtGdiRestoreDC
  • win32u.dll!NtGdiSaveDC
  • win32u.dll!NtGdiSelectBitmap
  • win32u.dll!NtGdiSetDIBitsToDeviceInternal
  • win32u.dll!NtUserBuildHwndList
  • win32u.dll!NtUserCallTwoParam
  • win32u.dll!NtUserCreateEmptyCursorObject
  • win32u.dll!NtUserCreateWindowEx
  • win32u.dll!NtUserDestroyWindow
  • win32u.dll!NtUserFindExistingCursorIcon
  • win32u.dll!NtUserGetAncestor
  • win32u.dll!NtUserGetClassInfoEx
  • win32u.dll!NtUserGetClassName
  • win32u.dll!NtUserGetDC
  • win32u.dll!NtUserGetGUIThreadInfo
  • win32u.dll!NtUserGetIconInfo
  • win32u.dll!NtUserGetIconSize
  • win32u.dll!NtUserGetImeInfoEx
  • win32u.dll!NtUserGetKeyboardLayout
  • win32u.dll!NtUserGetObjectInformation
  • win32u.dll!NtUserGetProcessWindowStation
  • win32u.dll!NtUserGetProp
  • win32u.dll!NtUserGetThreadDesktop
  • win32u.dll!NtUserGetThreadState
  • win32u.dll!NtUserGetWindowCompositionAttribute
  • win32u.dll!NtUserIsNonClientDpiScalingEnabled
  • win32u.dll!NtUserIsTopLevelWindow
  • win32u.dll!NtUserMessageCall
  • win32u.dll!NtUserRegisterClassExWOW
  • win32u.dll!NtUserRegisterWindowMessage
  • win32u.dll!NtUserReleaseDC
  • win32u.dll!NtUserRemoveProp
  • win32u.dll!NtUserSelectPalette
  • win32u.dll!NtUserSetCursorIconData
  • win32u.dll!NtUserSetWindowFNID
  • win32u.dll!NtUserSetWindowLongPtr
  • win32u.dll!NtUserSetWindowPos

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