Threat Database Keyloggers Trojan.MSIL.Keylogger.B

Trojan.MSIL.Keylogger.B

By CagedTech in Keyloggers, Trojans

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 10,925
First Seen: January 7, 2013
Last Seen: December 12, 2025
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The detection of Trojan.MSIL.Keylogger.B indicates that your system has been compromised by a malicious threat. This type of malware is designed to secretly monitor and record user activity, potentially leading to serious security breaches and data theft. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it and prevent further damage.

What Is Trojan.MSIL.Keylogger.B?

Trojan.MSIL.Keylogger.B is a type of Trojan horse malware that focuses on keystroke logging, which means it can capture and record every keystroke made on the infected computer. This allows the malware to gather sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, and other personal data. 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 Common Intermediate Language.

How Trojan.MSIL.Keylogger.B Operates

Once installed on a system, Trojan.MSIL.Keylogger.B operates stealthily, hiding from the user and security software. It can be distributed through various means, including infected software downloads, phishing emails, or exploited vulnerabilities in operating systems or applications. Upon execution, it may install additional components or connect to command and control servers to receive instructions or send stolen data. The keylogging functionality allows it to monitor and record user input, which can be used for malicious purposes such as identity theft, financial fraud, or unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Symptoms of Infection

Identifying a Trojan.MSIL.Keylogger.B infection can be challenging due to its stealthy nature. However, some common symptoms may include unusual system behavior, slow performance, unexpected pop-ups, or changes in browser settings. Users might also notice that their keyboard or mouse input is being recorded or that certain applications are behaving erratically. In some cases, the malware might cause system crashes or freezes, especially if it is conflicting with other software or if the system is under heavy load.

  • Unexplained changes in system or application settings
  • Appearance of unwanted or suspicious programs
  • Slow system performance or frequent crashes
  • Unusual network activity or data usage

How to Remove Trojan.MSIL.Keylogger.B

  1. Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to limit the malware's ability to interfere with the removal process.
  2. Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all components of the malware.
  3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that were installed around the time of the infection.
  4. Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings changes.
  5. Reboot your computer and perform another full scan to ensure that all remnants of the malware have been removed.

Conclusion

Removing Trojan.MSIL.Keylogger.B requires careful and thorough steps to ensure that all components of the malware are eliminated from the system. It is crucial to act quickly to prevent further data theft and potential damage. After removal, it is recommended to change all passwords, monitor financial and personal accounts for any suspicious activity, and maintain up-to-date antivirus software to protect against future threats. Regular system backups and adherence to safe computing practices can also help in preventing similar infections in the future.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name: Trojan.MSIL.Keylogger.B
Signature status: No Signature

Known Samples

MD5: 7d940b57682a7ecb26fef5c2051727bb
SHA1: f83f7069505598e3f63a706f57e17af925fcfc3f
SHA256: 6668697465B825984AE16D116E20CC3085C59D02019089406D75273428770466
File Size: 7.68 KB, 7680 bytes

Windows Portable Executable Attributes

  • 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 console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
  • File is either console or GUI 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)

Windows PE Version Information

Name Value
Assembly Version 1.0.0.0
File Description KeyloggerSample
File Version 1.0.0.0
Internal Name KeyloggerSample.exe
Legal Copyright Copyright © 2022
Original Filename KeyloggerSample.exe
Product Name KeyloggerSample
Product Version 1.0.0.0

File Traits

  • .NET
  • Run
  • x86

Block Information

Total Blocks: 5
Potentially Malicious Blocks: 5
Whitelisted Blocks: 0
Unknown Blocks: 0

Visual Map

x x x x x
0 - Probable Safe Block
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block

Similar Families

  • MSIL.Keylogger.B

Files Modified

File Attributes
c:\windowsh\f83f7069505598e3f63a706f57e17af925fcfc3f_0000007680 Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144
c:\windowsh\h.dat Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\windowsh\h.dat Generic Write,Read Attributes

Registry Modifications

Key::Value Data API Name
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run::f83f7069505598e3f63a706f57e17af925fcfc3f_0000007680 C:\WindowsH\f83f7069505598e3f63a706f57e17af925fcfc3f_0000007680 RegNtPreCreateKey

Windows API Usage

Category API
User Data Access
  • GetComputerNameEx
  • GetUserDefaultLocaleName
  • GetUserObjectInformation
Other Suspicious
  • AdjustTokenPrivileges
Encryption Used
  • BCryptOpenAlgorithmProvider

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