Trojan.MSIL.Downloader.SOA
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 17 |
| First Seen: | July 25, 2025 |
| Last Seen: | July 20, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.MSIL.Downloader.SOA indicates that your system has been compromised by a malicious threat. This type of malware is designed to download and install additional malicious software on your computer, potentially leading to further system compromise and data theft. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it from your system to prevent any further damage.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.MSIL.Downloader.SOA?
Trojan.MSIL.Downloader.SOA is a type of Trojan horse malware that uses deceptive methods to gain access to your system. The name suggests that it is written in MSIL (Microsoft Intermediate Language), which is a platform-agnostic intermediate representation of the .NET Common Intermediate Language (CIL). This type of malware can be particularly dangerous, as it can be used to download and install a wide range of malicious software, including ransomware, spyware, and other types of Trojans.
How Trojan.MSIL.Downloader.SOA Operates
Once installed on your system, Trojan.MSIL.Downloader.SOA can operate in a variety of ways, depending on its intended purpose. It may attempt to download and install additional malware, steal sensitive information such as login credentials or financial data, or provide a backdoor for remote access to your system. This type of malware can also be used to spread other types of malware, such as viruses or worms, or to participate in botnet activities.
Symptoms of Infection
The symptoms of a Trojan.MSIL.Downloader.SOA infection can vary, but common indicators include slow system performance, unexpected pop-ups or advertisements, and unusual network activity. You may also notice that your system is crashing or freezing frequently, or that your antivirus software is detecting and blocking suspicious activity. In some cases, you may not notice any symptoms at all, which is why it's essential to regularly scan your system for malware and keep your antivirus software up to date.
How to Remove Trojan.MSIL.Downloader.SOA
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow you to download and install removal tools.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect and remove any malware.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the malware.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons.
- Reboot your system and perform another full scan to ensure that the malware has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.MSIL.Downloader.SOA from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the malware removal process. By following the steps outlined above and using reputable anti-malware tools, you can help to ensure that your system is completely clean and free of malware. It's also essential to take steps to prevent future infections, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus software, and being cautious when downloading and installing software from the internet.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.MSIL.Downloader.SOA |
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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:
4b23cbbd85bd1598101e11cf4607ecff
SHA1:
8af5f7d9fa91a54f814de9a51cb4f7fbd9696b60
SHA256:
05AC3EF19CEB6F032ECB92C260EAE447F7B15CECFD9DD414CBC02365F7FA0233
File Size:
4.74 MB, 4738560 bytes
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MD5:
e3173be3240cbb737591420e9e5978df
SHA1:
67a215eaabebe7780df8533592cad5ef5b1154af
SHA256:
75CBC09155F81695520BE111C47F319B3E174C8EE5E50F165B34F28ACF328401
File Size:
4.96 MB, 4955186 bytes
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MD5:
cacbd0c5a47d559e8f97ddc6c7363064
SHA1:
e576c0cf6906478cd5e3351fb168e2d4c236b981
SHA256:
2404CC5F2DB77F13803D559C6BA59D0AED3C038613C1D7138F0FFD3D768CF8C5
File Size:
4.88 MB, 4877032 bytes
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MD5:
e2cfaed45212b3bbdafcaaad96c70690
SHA1:
8ee615c95b2fb542427d90d33744e853ecab469e
SHA256:
AD20AAF0A91C02C375502C9C267561AD4E07CC1E34CC1ECE479369A6CE576546
File Size:
6.10 MB, 6099456 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 is .NET application
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
- 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 |
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| Assembly Version | 1.0.0.0 |
| Company Name | alephgsm.com |
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File Traits
- .NET
- 2+ executable sections
- HighEntropy
- ntdll
- RijndaelManaged
- 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: | 3,818 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 96 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 229 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 3,493 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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:\program files (x86)\microsoft\edgeupdate\1.3.215.9\msedgeupdate.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\program files (x86)\microsoft\edgeupdate\1.3.215.9\msedgeupdate.dll | Synchronize,Write Data |
| c:\program files (x86)\microsoft\edgeupdate\1.3.215.9\msedgeupdate.dll.dat | Synchronize,Write Data |
| c:\program files (x86)\microsoft\edgeupdate\1.3.215.9\msedgeupdate.dll.tmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\program files\common files\system\symsrv.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\program files\common files\system\symsrv.dll.000 | Generic Write,Read 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\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 | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect | 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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| User Data Access |
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