Trojan.MSIL.Hioles.A
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| Popularity Rank: | 12,304 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 172 |
| First Seen: | August 15, 2023 |
| Last Seen: | June 3, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.MSIL.Hioles.A 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 operation, symptoms, and most importantly, the steps to remove it from your computer.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.MSIL.Hioles.A?
Trojan.MSIL.Hioles.A is identified as a Trojan-type threat. Trojans are malicious programs that disguise themselves as legitimate software but are designed to cause harm to your computer system. They can allow unauthorized access to your system, steal sensitive information, or disrupt system operations. Understanding the nature of this threat is crucial for taking appropriate measures to protect your data and system integrity.
How Trojan.MSIL.Hioles.A Operates
Trojan.MSIL.Hioles.A, like other Trojans, is likely designed to operate stealthily, aiming to remain undetected on your system for as long as possible. It may exploit vulnerabilities in software or trick users into installing it by masquerading as useful or harmless applications. Once installed, it can communicate with its command and control servers to receive instructions, which could include downloading additional malware, stealing personal data, or using your computer for malicious activities such as spamming or launching attacks on other computers.
Symptoms of Infection
Identifying a Trojan infection can be challenging due to its stealthy nature. However, there are several symptoms that might indicate the presence of Trojan.MSIL.Hioles.A or similar malware on your system. These include, but are not limited to, unexpected changes in system settings, unfamiliar programs or icons, slow system performance, frequent crashes, or pop-ups and unwanted advertisements appearing on your browser. If you notice any of these symptoms, it's essential to act quickly to minimize potential damage.
How to Remove Trojan.MSIL.Hioles.A
- Enter Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for a safer removal process. This can usually be done by restarting your computer and pressing a specific key (such as F8) during boot-up, though this may vary depending on your operating system.
- 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 the malware.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time you suspect the infection occurred. Be cautious and only remove programs you are sure are malicious or unnecessary.
- Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings. This can help remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by the malware.
- 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 successfully removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.MSIL.Hioles.A requires careful and immediate action to protect your system and data. By understanding the nature of the threat and following the removal steps outlined, you can significantly reduce the risk of further damage. It's also crucial to adopt preventive measures, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus software, avoiding suspicious downloads, and being cautious with email attachments and links. Remember, vigilance and proactive security practices are key to maintaining a secure computing environment.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.MSIL.Hioles.A |
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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:
db05c81090b9f98f37b20a44da9a6275
SHA1:
bb9d49a5f7a6e1ca08c64815673b5a4341c443b3
SHA256:
0714D2578DE435169CCBA6B5AB14B9DCEB0422BA06A978D52E7EC90F7C08A93A
File Size:
193.02 KB, 193024 bytes
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MD5:
7b32c5260bb1ab09a438c0920c816f08
SHA1:
f2bcbcacf0dad99c0bf17502ae1c90e5755bf26d
SHA256:
E9F21C1D0B820DB79555A5D3479F95388AF5BBE76656762874DF0F8BAEFF4D0C
File Size:
198.66 KB, 198656 bytes
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MD5:
616954f9264480a721a781c499146c59
SHA1:
48160c9baf1d4d15142851200aa4964943b07282
SHA256:
B8E1D97E3EBBA8EF5763D63732FB92BC55E75FAB36344CFF51F5301332E8C14D
File Size:
195.58 KB, 195584 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 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)
- File is not packed
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- 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 |
| File Version | 1.0.0.0 |
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| Product Version | 1.0.0.0 |
File Traits
- .NET
- HighEntropy
- Installer Version
- 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: | 10 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 8 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 2 |
| 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.- MSIL.Hioles.A
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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| \device\namedpipe\gmdasllogger | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| \device\namedpipe\pshost.134165175159455697.2068.powershelldomain.bb9d49a5f7a6e1ca08c64815673b5a4341c443b3_0000193024 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,LEFT 524288 |
| \device\namedpipe\pshost.134175951797248468.1060.powershelldomain.f2bcbcacf0dad99c0bf17502ae1c90e5755bf26d_0000198656 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,LEFT 524288 |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_1breu4yt.bmd.psm1 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_ejbmurb4.4sm.psm1 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_mud5mfcg.qtw.ps1 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_rlyjh2q0.jtt.ps1 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\quest software\powergui\3b8bfd74-3689-433b-9c47-d22c70750c92\aftervirtualization.ps1 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\quest software\powergui\3b8bfd74-3689-433b-9c47-d22c70750c92\aftervirtualization.ps1 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\quest software\powergui\3b8bfd74-3689-433b-9c47-d22c70750c92\aftervirtualization.ps1 | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
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| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\quest software\powergui\c2bb5a9a-0c04-4183-b040-e15060f40812\aviso_reboot.ps1 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\quest software\powergui\c2bb5a9a-0c04-4183-b040-e15060f40812\aviso_reboot.ps1 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\quest software\powergui\c2bb5a9a-0c04-4183-b040-e15060f40812\aviso_reboot.ps1 | 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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| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe | 瓍ᛌꚄǜ | 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 | |
| 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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| Syscall Use |
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