Trojan.MSIL.Downloader.EDC

The detection of Trojan.MSIL.Downloader.EDC on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This type of malware is designed to compromise the security of your computer, allowing unauthorized access to your personal data and potentially leading to further malicious activities. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take prompt action to remove it from your system.

What Is Trojan.MSIL.Downloader.EDC?

Trojan.MSIL.Downloader.EDC is a type of Trojan horse malware that is designed to download and install additional malicious software on your computer. The name "Trojan" refers to the fact that this malware disguises itself as a legitimate program, allowing it to bypass security measures and gain access to your system. The "MSIL" part of the name suggests that the malware is written in Microsoft Intermediate Language, which is a platform-independent intermediate representation of the .NET Framework.

How Trojan.MSIL.Downloader.EDC Operates

Once installed, Trojan.MSIL.Downloader.EDC can operate in various ways, including downloading and installing additional malware, stealing sensitive information, and providing unauthorized access to your computer. It may also attempt to communicate with its command and control servers to receive updates or transmit stolen data. The exact behavior of this malware can vary, but its primary goal is to compromise the security of your system and exploit it for malicious purposes.

Symptoms of Infection

The symptoms of a Trojan.MSIL.Downloader.EDC infection can be subtle, but they may include unusual system behavior, such as slow performance, unexpected crashes, or unfamiliar programs running in the background. You may also notice suspicious network activity, such as unexpected outgoing connections or data transfers. In some cases, the malware may attempt to disguise itself as a legitimate program, making it difficult to detect without proper security software.

How to Remove Trojan.MSIL.Downloader.EDC

1. Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for easier removal.
2. Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any malicious software.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the malware.
4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons.
5. Reboot your computer and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the malware has been completely removed.

Conclusion

The removal of Trojan.MSIL.Downloader.EDC requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the malware's behavior. By following the steps outlined above and using reputable security software, you can help to protect your system from this and other types of malware. It is essential to remain vigilant and take proactive measures to prevent future infections, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong passwords, and avoiding suspicious downloads or email attachments.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	Trojan.MSIL.Downloader.EDC
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: 0b342b4d6226c788ab6a39bcf7637de1 SHA1: e5a0185fa936552de463c450e0c74c89b847c655 SHA256: E20F66CE51D33F872058C92D8BE03A613DCBDB709315CD4DD5BB8355E3FC542A File Size: 198.14 KB, 198144 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 exports table
• File doesn't have security information
• File is .NET application
• File is 32-bit executable
• File is either console or GUI application
• File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
• 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
Assembly Version	1.0.0.0
File Description	Updater
File Version	1.0.0.0
Internal Name	Updater.exe
Legal Copyright	Copyright © 2017
Original Filename	Updater.exe
Product Name	Updater
Product Version	1.0.0.0

File Traits

• .NET
• 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:	17
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	10
Whitelisted Blocks:	6
Unknown Blocks:	1

Visual Map

x x ? x x x x x x x 0 x 0 0 0 0 0

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.

• MSIL.Downloader.EDC

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
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\ds-digital.ttf	Generic Write,Read Attributes

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
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
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::maxfilesize		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::filedirectory	%windir%\tracing	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::enablefiletracing		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::enableautofiletracing		RegNtPreCreateKey

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HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::enableconsoletracing		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::filetracingmask	￿	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::consoletracingmask	￿	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::maxfilesize		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::filedirectory	%windir%\tracing	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
User Data Access	GetComputerName GetComputerNameEx GetUserDefaultLocaleName GetUserObjectInformation
Anti Debug	IsDebuggerPresent NtQuerySystemInformation
Other Suspicious	AdjustTokenPrivileges
Network Winsock2	WSASocket WSAStartup
Network Winsock	closesocket setsockopt
Network Winhttp	WinHttpOpen
Encryption Used	BCryptOpenAlgorithmProvider