Trojan.Injector.AQ
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| Popularity Rank: | 4,259 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 249 |
| First Seen: | November 19, 2012 |
| Last Seen: | October 4, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Injector.AQ on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This type of malware is designed to infiltrate your computer without your knowledge or consent, potentially leading to a range of serious issues, including data theft, system compromise, and unauthorized access to your personal information.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.Injector.AQ?
Trojan.Injector.AQ is a type of Trojan horse malware, which is a broad category of malicious software that disguises itself as legitimate or harmless. The name "Trojan.Injector.AQ" suggests that it may be capable of injecting malicious code into other programs or system processes, allowing it to evade detection and persist on the infected system. However, without specific details about this particular threat, it's essential to focus on general guidance for removal and prevention.
How Trojan.Injector.AQ Operates
Trojan horse malware like Trojan.Injector.AQ typically operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or tricking users into installing it. Once installed, it can create backdoors for remote access, steal sensitive information, or download additional malware. The specific mechanisms and goals of Trojan.Injector.AQ are not detailed here, but understanding that Trojans are stealthy and can cause significant harm is crucial for taking appropriate action.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of a Trojan infection can vary widely, depending on the malware's purpose and design. Common indicators include unusual system behavior, such as slow performance, frequent crashes, or unfamiliar programs and icons. You might also notice increased network activity, unexpected pop-ups, or changes to your browser settings and homepage. Since Trojans often run in the background, some infections may not exhibit obvious symptoms, making regular system checks and scans essential.
How to Remove Trojan.Injector.AQ
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to limit the malware's ability to interfere with the removal process.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system. Ensure the tool is updated with the latest definitions to increase the chances of detecting and removing Trojan.Injector.AQ.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that you do not recognize or no longer need. Be cautious, as some malware may disguise itself as legitimate software.
- Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by the Trojan.
- After completing the above steps, reboot your computer and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the threat has been fully removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.Injector.AQ and preventing future infections require a combination of immediate action and long-term vigilance. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining good cybersecurity practices, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong, unique passwords, and being cautious with emails and downloads, you can significantly reduce the risk of malware infections. Remember, the key to dealing with malware is prompt action and proactive protection.
Aliases
15 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.
| Antivirus Vendor | Detection |
|---|---|
| AntiVir | TR/Injector.AQ.101 |
| Kaspersky | Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Dapato.btxz |
| Avast | Win32:MalOb-KU [Trj] |
| Symantec | Trojan.Gen.2 |
| K7AntiVirus | Trojan |
| CAT-QuickHeal | TrojanDropper.Dapato.btxz |
| Panda | Trj/Sinowal.WWG |
| AVG | PSW.Generic10.ACXB |
| Fortinet | W32/Dapato.ANQD!tr |
| Ikarus | Trojan-Spy.Win32.Zbot |
| AhnLab-V3 | Dropper/Win32.Dapato |
| Microsoft | Trojan:Win32/Injector.AQ |
| TrendMicro | TROJ_GEN.FFFCBJN |
| AntiVir | TR/Rogue.KD.769248.19 |
| Comodo | UnclassifiedMalware |
SpyHunter Detects & Remove Trojan.Injector.AQ
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | msconfig.dat | 183d77cc86c963f6c3392ba16ca89171 | 2 |
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Injector.MA |
|---|---|
| Packers: | UPX |
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
fa53e5df24918930ab27b8f4b5936136
SHA1:
9186c2215f488f2eb62153603a4dd4af20533979
SHA256:
1BB6C9B63BD7387793C45A199EB52E9E3C6E9C2FA1CF0136C0B0350E1872BD23
File Size:
678.91 KB, 678912 bytes
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MD5:
9ac201af37d7534e3cf06cc4165f8703
SHA1:
46e4a5dc39310d3b89c2dc2f424c4183273d97fa
SHA256:
A0587EE2D317B5BC6DB946B49CC22993D322FFD5956D44AEC50FEE5B96359A70
File Size:
4.06 MB, 4055040 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 has TLS information
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is either console or GUI application
- File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
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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 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 |
|---|---|
| Comments | Remote Service Application |
| Company Name | Microsoft Corp. |
| File Description | Remote Service Application |
| File Version | 1, 0, 0, 1 |
| Internal Name | MSRSAAPP |
| Legal Copyright | Copyright (C) 1999 |
| Original Filename | MSRSAAP.EXE |
| Product Name | Remote Service Application |
| Product Version | 4, 0, 0, 0 |
File Traits
- 2+ executable sections
- ntdll
- packed
- WriteProcessMemory
- 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: | 2,833 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 341 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 2,492 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
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.- Banker.G
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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 |
|---|---|
| c:\users\user\documents\msdcsc | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\documents\msdcsc\msdcsc.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\documents\msdcsc\msdcsc.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\users\user\documents\msdcsc\msdcsc.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\ntuser.dat{53b39e87-18c4-11ea-a811-000d3aa4692b}.txr.3.regtrans-ms | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run::microupdate | C:\Users\Qdamznba\Documents\MSDCSC\msdcsc.exe | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon::userinit | C:\Windows\system32\userinit.exe,C:\Users\Qdamznba\Documents\MSDCSC\msdcsc.exe | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer::slowcontextmenuentries | `$�!�:i�� +00�� �Gs]XM���"�2� � FX D�':D��exA-� ]T�� �B�����w�n | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer::slowcontextmenuentries | `$�!�:i�� +00�� �Gs]XM���"�2� � FX D�':D��exA-� N:���3B��SWsԄI� | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer::slowcontextmenuentries | `$�!�:i�� +00�� �Gs]XM���"�2� � FX D�':D��exA-� N:���3B��SWsԄI� | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer::slowcontextmenuentries | `$�!�:i�� +00�� �Gs]XM���"�2� � FX D�':D��exA-� N:���3B��SWsԄI� | 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 |
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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 | |
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