Trojan.MSIL.Injector.PPA

The detection of Trojan.MSIL.Injector.PPA on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This report provides an overview of the threat, its operating methods, symptoms of infection, and steps to remove it from your system.

What Is Trojan.MSIL.Injector.PPA?

Trojan.MSIL.Injector.PPA is a type of malware that falls under the category of Trojans, which are malicious programs designed to sneak into a system by disguising themselves as legitimate software. The name suggests it is written in MSIL (Microsoft Intermediate Language), which is a platform-agnostic intermediate representation of the.NET Framework. This type of malware is known for its ability to inject code into other processes, potentially allowing it to evade detection and perform a variety of malicious activities.

How Trojan.MSIL.Injector.PPA Operates

Once installed on a system, Trojan.MSIL.Injector.PPA can operate in various ways, depending on its intended purpose. It may inject malicious code into system processes to hide its presence, steal sensitive information, or download additional malware. The ability to inject code into other processes allows it to potentially manipulate system functions, compromise security software, and disrupt normal system operation. The exact behavior can vary, but the common goal is to maintain a stealthy presence while exploiting the infected system for malicious purposes.

Symptoms of Infection

Symptoms of a Trojan.MSIL.Injector.PPA infection can be subtle and may not immediately indicate malware presence. Common signs include unexpected system crashes, slow performance, unusual network activity, and popup advertisements. In some cases, the malware may attempt to disable security software or block access to security-related websites, further complicating detection and removal. Given its nature, the malware might also lead to the installation of additional malicious software, compounding the security risks.

How to Remove Trojan.MSIL.Injector.PPA

1. Boot your system into Safe Mode with Networking. This will help prevent the malware from loading and make it easier to remove.
2. Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter. Ensure the tool is updated with the latest definitions to improve the chances of detecting and removing the malware.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs that were installed around the time the malware was detected. Be cautious and only remove programs you are certain are malicious or unnecessary.
4. Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) to their default settings. This can help remove any malicious extensions or settings that the malware may have altered.
5. After completing the above steps, reboot your system and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all remnants of the malware have been removed.

Conclusion

Removing Trojan.MSIL.Injector.PPA requires careful and systematic steps to ensure all components of the malware are eliminated from the system. It's essential to act promptly to prevent further damage and potential data theft. Regularly updating your operating system, using strong antivirus software, avoiding suspicious downloads, and being cautious with email attachments can help prevent future infections. Maintaining good cybersecurity practices is key to protecting your digital assets and personal information in today's complex online environment.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	Trojan.MSIL.Injector.PPA
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: 29004ea34ec1f14e1acf4dbd41fd4ecd SHA1: 55fc37ab2941a2270375094a04a7d76e3886fd5b SHA256: 197E436CA80AE92D03C982A5411B8687913958E4F93E4F370FA5E6CD62C19060 File Size: 32.26 KB, 32256 bytes

MD5: 3334e8979ad1c22ee5d7dbe21c8c249c SHA1: e0f14fa771fb3282f48849475a31513968dde1da SHA256: 4332BFBB8ACD0AD61C96DF44C5A5785D37CC837D35D212ADEDD9755D1699DD5A File Size: 28.16 KB, 28160 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	BarcodeGenerator ParentLock
File Version	1.0.0.0
Internal Name	BarcodeGenerator.exe ParentLock.exe
Legal Copyright	Copyright © 2013 Copyright © 2016
Original Filename	BarcodeGenerator.exe ParentLock.exe
Product Name	BarcodeGenerator ParentLock
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:	29
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	4
Whitelisted Blocks:	10
Unknown Blocks:	15

Visual Map

x ? 0 ? ? ? ? x x x ? 0 ? ? ? 0 ? ? ? ? 0 ? 0 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.Injector.PPA

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	WSAConnect WSASocket WSAStartup WSAttemptAutodialName
Network Winsock	closesocket freeaddrinfo getaddrinfo recv send setsockopt
Network Winhttp	WinHttpOpen
Network Info Queried	GetAdaptersAddresses GetNetworkParams
Encryption Used	BCryptOpenAlgorithmProvider