Trojan.Mimikatz
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| Popularity Rank: | 6,685 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 14,405 |
| First Seen: | September 25, 2014 |
| Last Seen: | September 28, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Mimikatz on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This type of malware is designed to compromise your system's security and steal sensitive information. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take prompt action to remove it and prevent future infections.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.Mimikatz?
Trojan.Mimikatz is a type of malware that falls under the category of Trojans, which are malicious programs that disguise themselves as legitimate software. The name "Mimikatz" suggests that this malware may be related to a known tool used for stealing credentials and other sensitive information. However, without more specific information, it's difficult to determine the exact nature and capabilities of this particular threat.
How Trojan.Mimikatz Operates
Trojan.Mimikatz, like other Trojans, is likely designed to operate stealthily, avoiding detection by security software and system administrators. It may use various techniques to infect a system, such as exploiting vulnerabilities, phishing, or social engineering tactics. Once inside, it can potentially steal sensitive information, including login credentials, credit card numbers, and other personal data. It may also create backdoors, allowing remote access to the infected system, and potentially leading to further malicious activities.
Symptoms of Infection
Identifying a Trojan.Mimikatz infection can be challenging, as it is designed to remain hidden. However, some common symptoms of a Trojan infection include unusual system behavior, such as slow performance, frequent crashes, and unfamiliar programs or icons. You may also notice unexpected changes to your system settings, unusual network activity, or suspicious pop-ups and alerts. If you suspect that your system is infected, it's crucial to take immediate action to minimize potential damage.
How to Remove Trojan.Mimikatz
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for a more effective removal process.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any malicious components related to Trojan.Mimikatz.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be associated with the malware. Be cautious and only remove programs that you are certain are malicious or unnecessary.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings that may have been altered by the malware.
- Reboot your system and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all malicious components have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.Mimikatz from your system requires careful and immediate action. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining good security practices, such as keeping your operating system and software up-to-date, using strong passwords, and being cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments, you can help protect your system from future infections. Remember, prevention is key, and staying informed about potential threats is essential in today's digital landscape. If you are unsure about any aspect of the removal process or feel that your system is still compromised after attempting to remove the malware, consider seeking professional help from a cybersecurity expert.
SpyHunter Detects & Remove Trojan.Mimikatz
File System Details
Trojan.Mimikatz may create the following file(s):
| # | 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. | file.ps1 | 8e6944c5f57aa774ba9ce6924363f418 | 0 |
Registry Details
Trojan.Mimikatz may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
Regexp file mask
%TEMP%\mimikatz.exe
%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\mimikatz.exe
%USERPROFILE%\Downloads\mimikatz.exe
Directories
Trojan.Mimikatz may create the following directory or directories:
| %windir%\infusedappe |
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Mimikatz |
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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:
11ecb568da9cd1ff8d060914e85ff4bf
SHA1:
8965c2c8f55c5fe1a80b7fac7001bd5eb83304a4
SHA256:
B2F9055DFD172B1C11BA01C121D3C37F27B3E48827D4562659796F8D4DFD4DF6
File Size:
1.19 MB, 1185280 bytes
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MD5:
252525c8d6539a3aa97123afc2ddc687
SHA1:
1bf04ed6dc09a32a7861263e4fa24770681d1b4a
SHA256:
6E38131457328C9A93FF10DC0209718E4EFCA909621773301B52E83DBD1469A6
File Size:
235.52 KB, 235520 bytes
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MD5:
fe7c1fb2fc8b5e2f49267f3cee6f8a26
SHA1:
3b1711ba13b32df8d3d84c48a7e8862faaa0975d
SHA256:
A14E0BFE9ED712E717EA063AA0D17CC7C5A74866B09CD6B460A795981DBB5EDF
File Size:
2.67 MB, 2667008 bytes
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MD5:
4cfb8825872b3c4cf3cc550bb4d5410f
SHA1:
0fe546d8c715cab95faeb7710f49e2864b049bf6
SHA256:
80956CF050F27640093FD18D4906215E95DFBB3BAFE44E994B6A0FC825A725FB
File Size:
1.97 MB, 1969572 bytes
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MD5:
6c21ace04f4d5a55e912051d02dc2a7e
SHA1:
f95f83c6eddd71ca8bd2bc13259d30a1eb062021
SHA256:
09ED8507D4FFEB25171314156C63564CB52A55B7C3618CD58A05A98A37954AC6
File Size:
265.22 KB, 265216 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 resources
- File doesn't have security information
- File has exports table
- File has TLS information
- File is .NET application
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is 64-bit executable
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- 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)
- 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 |
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| Assembly Version | 1.0.0.0 |
| Comments | SFX-SmartShield — aplicação de segurança para Windows. By: SFX Froups. |
| Company Name | SFX Froups |
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| File Version | 1.0.0.0 |
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| Legal Copyright | Copyright © 2020 |
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File Traits
- .NET
- Agile.net
- CreateThread
- CryptUnprotectData
- dll
- Fody
- HighEntropy
- Installer Manifest
- No Version Info
- ntdll
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- VirtualQueryEx
- WriteProcessMemory
- x64
- 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: | 426 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 7 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 262 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 157 |
Visual Map
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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.- MSIL.SharpKatz.B
- MSIL.SharpKatz.E
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 |
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| c:\tempz\security | Generic Write |
| c:\tempz\system | Generic Write |
| c:\users\user\downloads\__tmp_rar_sfx_access_check_6681109 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\1.run.bat | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\1.run.bat | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\2.del.bat | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\2.del.bat | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\mimi.bat | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
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| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\mimi.bat | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\miparser.vbs | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\miparser.vbs | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\p | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\p | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\p\p.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\p\p.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\p\p64.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\p\p64.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\win32 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\win32 | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\win32\mimidrv.sys | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\win32\mimidrv.sys | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\win32\mimikatz.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\win32\mimikatz.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\win32\mimilib.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\win32\mimilib.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\win32\mimilove.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\win32\mimilove.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\win32\mimispool.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\win32\mimispool.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\x64 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\x64 | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\x64\mimidrv.sys | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\x64\mimidrv.sys | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\x64\mimikatz.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\x64\mimikatz.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\x64\mimilib.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\x64\mimilib.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\x64\mimispool.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\x64\mimispool.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
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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| 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 | |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe | 纸ꨳ힇ǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | Ql " �v �ZT������5Bx #��(�(X�1`1�1HO @V� H[uH�pb"hk`k�ql(�w�n�P� �/������� �X���.�m� � �gi�$�8���>� A� B1_ B�� `�V�R� ��� @ K� | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | Rl # �v �ZT������5Bx #��(�(X�1`1�1HO @V� H[uH�pb"hk`k�ql(�w�n�P� �/������� �X���.� ��m� � �gi�$�8���>� A� B1_ B�� `�V�R� ��� @ K� | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc3475 | 陊 ȁ 獖} | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | Sl ( �v �ZT������5Bx #��(�(X�1`1�1HO @V� H[uH�pb"hk`k�ql(�w�n�P� �/������7� M��� �X���.� ��m� � �IV �gi�$�8���>��(!��j A� B1_ B�� `�V�R� ��� @ K� | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | Tl * �v �ZT������5Bx #��(�(X�1`1�1HO @V� H[uH�pN� b"hk`k�ql(�w�ny�9 �P� �/������7� M��� �X���.� ��m� � �IV �gi�$�8���>��(!��j A� B1_ B�� `�V�R� ��� @ K� | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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| HKCU\software\sysinternals\procdump::eulaaccepted | 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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| Syscall Use |
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Shell Command Execution
Shell Command Execution
This section lists Windows shell commands that are run by the samples in this family. Windows Shell commands are often leveraged by malware for nefarious purposes and can be used to elevate security privileges, download and launch other malware, exploit vulnerabilities, collect and exfiltrate data, and hide malicious activity.
C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\8965c2c8f55c5fe1a80b7fac7001bd5eb83304a4_0001185280.,LiQMAxHB
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(NULL) c:\users\user\downloads\wmi\1.run.bat
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WriteConsole: [*] Creating out
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WriteConsole: 'LSASS' is not r
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\mode.com mode con: cols=75 lines=25
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WriteConsole: Access is denied
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WriteConsole: [*] Saving SYSTE
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\reg.exe reg save HKLM\SYSTEM "C:\tempz\SYSTEM" /y
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WriteConsole: [*] Saving SAM h
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\reg.exe reg save HKLM\SAM "C:\tempz\SAM" /y
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WriteConsole: [*] Saving SECUR
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\reg.exe reg save HKLM\SECURITY "C:\tempz\SECURITY" /y
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WriteConsole: [*] Dumping LSAS
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C:\Users\user\downloads\wmi\P\p.exe "C:\Users\user\downloads\wmi\P\p.exe" -accepteula -ma lsass.exe "C:\tempz\lsass.dmp"
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WriteConsole: [+] lsass.dmp sa
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WriteConsole:
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WriteConsole: [+] Extraction c
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WriteConsole: Press any key to
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