Trojan.Kryptik.Gen.Z

The detection of Trojan.Kryptik.Gen.Z 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 methods, symptoms of infection, and most importantly, steps to remove it from your computer.

What Is Trojan.Kryptik.Gen.Z?

Trojan.Kryptik.Gen.Z is identified as a Trojan-type threat, which means it is a type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software to gain unauthorized access to a computer system. The name itself suggests it is a generic detection for a Trojan horse that possibly involves encryption or cryptographic techniques (Kryptik), but without specific details, it's crucial to understand the general behavior of such threats. Trojans are known for their ability to allow attackers to access a system remotely, potentially leading to data theft, installation of additional malware, or exploitation of system resources for malicious activities.

How Trojan.Kryptik.Gen.Z Operates

While the exact operational details of Trojan.Kryptik.Gen.Z are not provided, Trojans typically operate by deceiving users into installing them, often by masquerading as useful applications or attaching themselves to legitimate software downloads. Once installed, they can create backdoors, allowing remote access to the infected system. This access can be used for a variety of malicious purposes, including but not limited to, stealing sensitive information, spreading spam, or using the infected computer as part of a botnet for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.

Symptoms of Infection

Symptoms of a Trojan infection can be subtle and may not always be immediately noticeable. However, common indicators include unusual system behavior, such as unexpected pop-ups, slow system performance, or programs starting and closing automatically. Additionally, if your antivirus software is disabled without your knowledge or if you notice unfamiliar programs or toolbars in your browser, these could be signs of a Trojan infection. Given the nature of Trojan.Kryptik.Gen.Z, it's possible that the infection might also involve encryption or other stealthy tactics to evade detection.

How to Remove Trojan.Kryptik.Gen.Z

1. Enter Safe Mode with Networking: Restart your computer and enter Safe Mode. This will limit the malware's ability to interfere with the removal process and allow you to download necessary tools.
2. Perform a Full Scan with a Reputable Tool: Use an anti-malware tool like SpyHunter to perform a full scan of your system. This can help identify and remove the Trojan and any associated malware.
3. Uninstall Suspicious Programs: Go through your installed programs and uninstall any that you don't recognize or that were installed around the time the malware was detected.
4. Reset Your Browsers: Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings that the Trojan might have altered.
5. Reboot and Re-scan: After completing the above steps, reboot your computer and run another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the threat has been completely removed.

Conclusion

Removing Trojan.Kryptik.Gen.Z requires careful and systematic steps to ensure that the malware is completely eradicated from your system. It's crucial to stay vigilant and keep your antivirus software up to date to prevent future infections. Regularly backing up important data and being cautious when downloading software or clicking on links can also help in preventing such threats. If you're unsure about any part of the removal process, consider seeking help from a professional to ensure your system's security and integrity are fully restored.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	Trojan.Kryptik.Gen.Z
Signature status:	No Signature

Known Samples

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Known Samples

This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.

MD5: acdec49304ce7c79b5659930d1a6cab7 SHA1: 3bd3e896c83398492102138cc2b214cec2427afb SHA256: 168A50CA3CCB893D8F61D9EE7C58AFAF476CC50B6746682BCBB43B0A3C31914E File Size: 222.21 KB, 222208 bytes

Windows Portable Executable Attributes

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Windows Portable Executable Attributes

This section lists file attributes found within family samples. These attributes are extracted from the files’ Windows PE (Portable Executable) specification and various system flags. Portable Executable Attributes give malware researchers insight into a file’s functionality, executable details, platform and runtime environment.

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

File Icons

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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

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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
Company Name	FRISK Software International
File Description	Icon in the taskbar notification area (F-PROT Antivirus)
File Version	5.8.9.6
Legal Copyright	Copyright © 2000-2010 FRISK Software International
Product Name	F-PROT Antivirus for Windows
Product Version	3.2.0.1

File Traits

• HighEntropy
• x86

Block Information

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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:	12
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	8
Whitelisted Blocks:	4
Unknown Blocks:	0

Visual Map

x x 0 x x x x x 0 0 0 x

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

Similar Families

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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.

• Trojan.Kryptik.Gen.Z

Files Modified

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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
\device\namedpipe\acsipc_server	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\program files (x86)\windows defender\lymyxid.com	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\program files (x86)\windows defender\lymyxid.com	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\program files (x86)\windows defender\qetyfuv.com	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\program files (x86)\windows defender\qetyfuv.com	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\program files (x86)\windows defender\vocyzit.com	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\program files (x86)\windows defender\vocyzit.com	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\program files (x86)\windows defender\vonypom.com	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\program files (x86)\windows defender\vonypom.com	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\programdata\prevxcsi\csidb.csi	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data

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c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\46b4.tmp	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\46b4.tmp	Synchronize,Write Data
c:\users\user\appdata\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\content\8b2b9a00839eed1dfdccc3bfc2f5df12	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\content\b46811c17859ffb409cf0e904a4aa8f8	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\metadata\8b2b9a00839eed1dfdccc3bfc2f5df12	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\metadata\b46811c17859ffb409cf0e904a4aa8f8	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\windows\apppatch\svchost.exe	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\windows\apppatch\svchost.exe	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144

Registry Modifications

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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\local settings\muicache\1b\52c64b7e::@c:\windows\system32\firewallcontrolpanel.dll,-12122	Windows Defender Firewall	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon::be6cf229	C:\WINDOWS\apppatch\svchost.exe	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations	*1\??\C:\Windows\SystemTemp\MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe.old122e4*1\??\C:\Windows\SystemTemp\CopilotUpdate.exe.old12352*1\??\C:\P	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon::be6cf229	C:\WINDOWS\apppatch\svchost.exe	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\content::cacheprefix		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\cookies::cacheprefix	Cookie:	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\history::cacheprefix	Visited:	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

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HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect		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

Windows API Usage

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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
Network Winsock2	WSAStartup
Process Manipulation Evasion	NtUnmapViewOfSection
Network Winhttp	WinHttpOpen