Trojan.Gator.A
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| Popularity Rank: | 11,243 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 220 |
| First Seen: | November 4, 2017 |
| Last Seen: | July 14, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Gator.A on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This type of malware is designed to compromise the security and integrity of your computer, and it's essential to understand its nature and take steps to remove it.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.Gator.A?
Trojan.Gator.A is a type of Trojan horse malware, which is a broad category of threats that disguise themselves as legitimate software. The name "Trojan.Gator.A" suggests that it may be a variant of a known malware family, but without further information, it's difficult to determine its exact characteristics. Trojans are often used to gain unauthorized access to a system, steal sensitive information, or disrupt normal computer operation.
How Trojan.Gator.A Operates
Once installed on a system, Trojan.Gator.A can operate in various ways, depending on its intended purpose. It may create backdoors for remote access, allowing attackers to control the infected computer or use it as a proxy for malicious activities. It can also be used to distribute other types of malware, such as viruses, worms, or spyware. In some cases, Trojans can be used to capture keystrokes, steal login credentials, or hijack sensitive information like financial data or personal identifiable information.
Symptoms of Infection
Identifying a Trojan infection can be challenging, as these threats often disguise themselves as legitimate processes or files. However, some common symptoms may indicate the presence of Trojan.Gator.A or similar malware. These can include unusual system behavior, such as slow performance, frequent crashes, or unfamiliar programs running in the background. You may also notice unexpected changes to your system settings, strange pop-ups, or redirected web searches. In some cases, you might receive alerts from your security software indicating suspicious activity.
- Unexplained changes to system settings or files
- Appearance of unfamiliar programs or icons
- Increased network activity without apparent cause
- System crashes or instability
How to Remove Trojan.Gator.A
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to limit the malware's ability to interfere with the 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 Trojan.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that were installed around the time the malware was detected, as these may be related to the infection.
- Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by the Trojan.
- Reboot your computer and run another full scan to ensure that all remnants of the malware have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.Gator.A requires a combination of technical knowledge and the right tools. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining good security practices, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus protection, and being cautious when opening email attachments or downloading files from the internet, you can significantly reduce the risk of future infections. Remember, staying vigilant and proactive is key to protecting your digital assets from evolving cyber threats.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Gator.A |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
7a6b7b608028bbdc426c76d93ba5fe88
SHA1:
53894baa2cd1381c06426df7f300fb42fe4f07a2
SHA256:
5CD812462B14D0474F2F658EE9905240075D3BA14316F0B67F494A10E10EC3D5
File Size:
283.17 KB, 283170 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 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)
- File is not packed
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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)
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 |
|---|---|
| File Version | 4.2.0.1 |
| Original Filename | Trickler.exe |
| Product Version | 4.2.0.1 |
File Traits
- 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: | 993 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 539 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 453 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 1 |
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.- Gator.A
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\classes\wow6432node\clsid\{21ffb6c0-0da1-11d5-a9d5-00500413153c}::uets | 偉쑪㌏⭑ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\classes\wow6432node\clsid\{21ffb6c0-0da1-11d5-a9d5-00500413153c}::gef | @ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler::firststartvalue | ͉ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\gator\dyn::pdpfirststart | 841:NEW | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing::enableconsoletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| 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 |
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| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::maxfilesize | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::filedirectory | %windir%\tracing | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\ginternet\proxy::enabled | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\gator\stat::guid | 6B943565-F3E8-4983-BEBA-E7D3E6CD07FB | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\classes\wow6432node\clsid\{21ffb6c0-0da1-11d5-a9d5-00500413153c}::gmg | 6B943565-F3E8-4983-BEBA-E7D3E6CD07FB | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\silentsetup\dl::attempts | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\silentsetup\dl::errors | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\silentsetup\dl::filedones | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\silentsetup\dl::urltime | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\silentsetup\dl::urlsize | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\silentsetup\dl::storedfile | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\silentsetup\chk::checkfailures | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\silentsetup\chk::attempts | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\silentsetup\chk::errors | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\bundle\dl::attempts | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\bundle\dl::errors | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\bundle\dl::filedones | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\bundle\dl::urltime | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\bundle\dl::urlsize | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\bundle\dl::storedfile | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\bundle\chk::checkfailures | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\bundle\chk::attempts | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\bundle\chk::errors | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\oemresdll\dl::attempts | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\oemresdll\dl::errors | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\oemresdll\dl::filedones | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\oemresdll\dl::urltime | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\oemresdll\dl::urlsize | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\oemresdll\dl::storedfile | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\oemresdll\chk::checkfailures | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\oemresdll\chk::attempts | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\oemresdll\chk::errors | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler::starttime | 七楚 | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler::starttime | 七楚 | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\gator\stat::guid | BAD6A22A-DFDF-424F-97F2-FDEF572738CC | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\classes\wow6432node\clsid\{21ffb6c0-0da1-11d5-a9d5-00500413153c}::gmg | BAD6A22A-DFDF-424F-97F2-FDEF572738CC | 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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| Network Winsock2 |
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| Network Wininet |
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| Network Winhttp |
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