Trojan.MSIL.Small.U
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 39 |
| First Seen: | September 29, 2021 |
| Last Seen: | June 11, 2024 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.MSIL.Small.U on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This type of malware is designed to compromise the integrity of your computer, steal sensitive information, or disrupt its normal functioning. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take prompt action to remove it and prevent future infections.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.MSIL.Small.U?
Trojan.MSIL.Small.U is a type of Trojan horse malware, which is a broad category of malicious software that disguises itself as legitimate programs. The name suggests it is written in MSIL (Microsoft Intermediate Language), which is a platform-agnostic, object-oriented programming language used by the .NET Framework. Trojans like Trojan.MSIL.Small.U can be particularly dangerous because they can open a backdoor on the infected computer, allowing attackers to access the system remotely and perform various malicious activities.
How Trojan.MSIL.Small.U Operates
Once Trojan.MSIL.Small.U infects a computer, it can operate in various ways, depending on its design and the intentions of its creators. Commonly, Trojans of this type can create backdoors, allowing unauthorized access to the infected system. They can also be used to install additional malware, steal personal data, log keystrokes, or even use the infected computer as part of a botnet for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks or spamming. The specific operations of Trojan.MSIL.Small.U can vary, but the goal is often to exploit the infected system for financial gain or to cause disruption.
Symptoms of Infection
Identifying a Trojan.MSIL.Small.U infection can be challenging because Trojans are designed to remain stealthy. However, some common symptoms may indicate an infection: unexpected changes in system performance, such as slowdowns or frequent crashes; appearance of unwanted programs or toolbars in your browser; unexpected network activity; or pop-ups and other unwanted advertisements. If you suspect your computer is infected, it's crucial to act quickly to minimize potential damage.
How to Remove Trojan.MSIL.Small.U
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for a clean environment to perform removal steps.
- 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 Trojan.MSIL.Small.U.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time you noticed the infection. Be cautious and only remove programs you are certain are not essential to your system's operation.
- Reset your browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by the Trojan.
- 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 completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.MSIL.Small.U from your system requires careful and immediate action to prevent further damage. By understanding the nature of this threat and following the removal steps outlined, you can help protect your computer and personal data from malicious activities. It's also important to adopt preventive measures, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus software, and being cautious when opening email attachments or downloading software from the internet. Staying informed and vigilant is key to maintaining the security and integrity of your digital environment.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.MSIL.Small.U |
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| Signature status: | Format Error |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
2a50cf4fddd255b09f289e5df0936cf0
SHA1:
a9d148d8c29bce6a67f3f0f2fcaee0af4e756266
SHA256:
4058FD2C813C2F08855AC2A4392F5BD82391051B195DE4AA4013F29C6FF5FE28
File Size:
4.46 MB, 4464386 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 has TLS information
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is either console or GUI application
- File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
- File is Native application (NOT .NET application)
- 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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| Comments | This installation was built with Inno Setup. |
| Company Name | GP SOFT |
| File Description | PIT Projekt 2014 Setup |
| File Version | 3.0.9 |
| Legal Copyright | Copyright © 2012-2015 GP SOFT |
| Product Name | PIT Projekt 2014 |
| Product Version | 3.0.9 |
File Traits
- .NET
- dll
- HighEntropy
- ntdll
- RijndaelManaged
- x86
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:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\is-m5nr3.tmp\a9d148d8c29bce6a67f3f0f2fcaee0af4e756266_0004464386.tmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
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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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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Shell Command Execution
Shell Command Execution
This section lists Windows shell commands that are run by the samples in this family. Windows Shell commands are often leveraged by malware for nefarious purposes and can be used to elevate security privileges, download and launch other malware, exploit vulnerabilities, collect and exfiltrate data, and hide malicious activity.
"C:\Users\Kssxpcrc\AppData\Local\Temp\is-M5NR3.tmp\a9d148d8c29bce6a67f3f0f2fcaee0af4e756266_0004464386.tmp" /SL5="$30048,4175520,56832,c:\users\user\downloads\a9d148d8c29bce6a67f3f0f2fcaee0af4e756266_0004464386"
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