Trojan.IcedID.AQ
Threat Scorecard
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| Popularity Rank: | 18,721 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 60 |
| First Seen: | December 17, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | June 15, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.IcedID.AQ on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This report aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the threat, its operational mechanisms, symptoms of infection, and most importantly, steps to remove it from your system.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.IcedID.AQ?
Trojan.IcedID.AQ is identified as a Trojan-type threat, which is a category of malware designed to allow unauthorized access to a computer system. Trojans are known for their ability to disguise themselves as legitimate software, making them particularly dangerous as they can lead to significant data breaches and system compromise without the user's knowledge.
How Trojan.IcedID.AQ Operates
Trojans like Trojan.IcedID.AQ typically operate by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or tricking users into installing them. Once installed, they can create backdoors that allow hackers to access the infected system remotely. This access can be used for a variety of malicious activities, including data theft, installation of additional malware, or using the infected system as part of a botnet for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.
These threats often rely on social engineering tactics, such as phishing emails or malicious downloads, to infect systems. The lack of specific indicators of compromise (IOCs) for Trojan.IcedID.AQ suggests that it may employ stealthy tactics to evade detection, making it crucial for users to be vigilant and proactive in their security practices.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of a Trojan infection can vary widely but may include unusual system behavior, such as unexpected pop-ups, slow system performance, or unfamiliar programs running in the background. Sometimes, infections may not exhibit obvious symptoms, which is why regular system checks and the use of reputable antivirus software are essential for early detection.
- Unexplained changes in system settings or files
- Appearance of unfamiliar programs or icons
- Difficulty in accessing certain system functions or files
- Increased network activity without user interaction
How to Remove Trojan.IcedID.AQ
- Boot your system 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 malware.
- Uninstall any recently installed programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time the malware was detected.
- Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by the malware.
- After completing the above steps, reboot your system and perform another full scan to ensure that the malware has been completely removed.
Conclusion
The removal of Trojan.IcedID.AQ requires careful and thorough steps to ensure that all components of the malware are eliminated from the system. It's also crucial to adopt preventive measures, such as keeping software up to date, using strong antivirus programs, and being cautious with emails and downloads, to protect against future infections. Regular system checks and backups can also help in quickly identifying and mitigating potential threats.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.IcedID.AQ |
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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:
c36ad2f968c13f8d79d87536af01a471
SHA1:
aac8291d4ff4638fdac89b8f1c637b325faac5cb
SHA256:
7AB7C3B4C680724EA50E39D1A566ED5F0AF82F3388D0FE5C8D146614D11CA8DD
File Size:
848.38 KB, 848384 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 resources
- File doesn't have security information
- File has TLS information
- File is 64-bit executable
- File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
- File is either console or GUI application
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- File is Native application (NOT .NET application)
- 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)
File Traits
- No Version Info
- x64
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: | 6,269 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 251 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 5,394 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 624 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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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