Threat Database Trojans Trojan.Powershell Dropper

Trojan.Powershell Dropper

By CagedTech in Trojans

Threat Scorecard

Popularity Rank: 4,585
Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 46
First Seen: May 26, 2026
Last Seen: July 11, 2026
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Trojan.Powershell Dropper is a generic detection name used for a Windows PE executable that lacks a valid digital signature. Security tools identify this threat due to its behavior and structure, which are commonly associated with unauthorized software deployment. Because the file is not signed, users cannot verify its publisher or origin, making it a potential risk to system integrity.

What Is Trojan.Powershell Dropper?

Trojan.Powershell Dropper refers to a category of Trojan horse programs designed to infiltrate a system and facilitate the delivery of additional payloads. As a Windows PE executable, it functions as a standard application file within the operating system environment. However, its unsigned status indicates that it bypasses standard trust verification mechanisms. This type of threat does not typically operate in isolation; instead, it serves as a delivery mechanism to introduce further unauthorized programs onto the compromised machine.

How Trojan.Powershell Dropper Operates

The execution of Trojan.Powershell Dropper generally begins when the user is tricked into running the malicious executable. Once activated, the threat leverages scripting environments to carry out its core functions. The dropper component is designed to extract and execute embedded code or retrieve secondary payloads from external sources. By utilizing native system tools, the threat attempts to evade detection while establishing a foothold on the computer. The absence of a digital signature is a key factor in its operation, as it allows the file to execute without adhering to standard authentication protocols.

Symptoms of Infection

Identifying an infection caused by Trojan.Powershell Dropper can be challenging because droppers are designed to operate silently. However, users may observe several general indicators of compromise:

  • Unexpected degradation in system performance or sudden high CPU usage.
  • Unrecognized processes running in the system task manager.
  • Unexplained network activity, indicating potential communication with external servers.
  • Security applications being disabled or failing to update properly.
  • The sudden appearance of unfamiliar files or programs on the computer.

How to Remove Trojan.Powershell Dropper

To effectively eliminate Trojan.Powershell Dropper from an affected system, users should follow a structured removal process:

  1. Restart the computer and boot into Safe Mode with Networking to limit the threat's active processes.
  2. Run a full system scan using a reputable anti-malware tool such as SpyHunter to detect and quarantine the malicious executable.
  3. Access the system control panel and uninstall any recently added suspicious or unrecognized programs.
  4. Reset the settings in installed web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to undo any unauthorized modifications.
  5. Reboot the computer normally and perform a final re-scan to ensure the threat has been completely eradicated.

Conclusion

Trojan.Powershell Dropper represents a significant security risk due to its function as a delivery mechanism for additional unauthorized software. Its nature as an unsigned Windows PE executable highlights the importance of verifying file origins before execution. Removing this threat requires a comprehensive approach utilizing specialized anti-malware tools. Maintaining system security and relying on trusted software sources are essential practices to prevent future infections.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name: Trojan.Powershell Dropper
Signature status: No Signature

Known Samples

MD5: e7145b98c10808b91be1e60ab704410d
SHA1: b94f598003dea23e537b167bc80121acc27311ac
SHA256: 4B134F17625159D9B508CC1E8D5886A13473CDE5D63E007C80497ECFA03A50FE
File Size: 43.01 KB, 43008 bytes

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 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)
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  • IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)

File Icons

Windows PE Version Information

Name Value
Assembly Version 1.0.0.0
Comments Performance and Input Optimizer
Company Name Yuno7
File Description Yuno7 FIX
File Version 1.0.0.0
Internal Name Yuno7FIX.exe
Original Filename Yuno7FIX.exe
Product Version 1.0.0.0

Block Information

Total Blocks: 62
Potentially Malicious Blocks: 21
Whitelisted Blocks: 41
Unknown Blocks: 0

Visual Map

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

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Files Modified

File Attributes
\device\namedpipe\dav rpc service Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
\device\namedpipe\pshost.134265484539098497.5104.defaultappdomain.b94f598003dea23e537b167bc80121acc27311ac_0000043008 Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,LEFT 524288
\device\namedpipe\wkssvc Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_443p4syv.nx2.ps1 Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_qn0yk3rj.aqu.psm1 Generic Write,Read Attributes

Windows API Usage

Category API
Syscall Use
  • ntdll.dll!NtAccessCheck
  • ntdll.dll!NtAddAtomEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcConnectPort
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcConnectPortEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcQueryInformation
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcSendWaitReceivePort
  • ntdll.dll!NtApphelpCacheControl
  • ntdll.dll!NtAssociateWaitCompletionPacket
  • ntdll.dll!NtCancelTimer2
  • ntdll.dll!NtCancelWaitCompletionPacket
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  • ntdll.dll!NtClearEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtClose
  • ntdll.dll!NtCompareSigningLevels
  • ntdll.dll!NtConnectPort
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateIoCompletion
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateMutant
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreatePrivateNamespace
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateSemaphore
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateThreadEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateTimer
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateTimer2
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateWaitCompletionPacket
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateWorkerFactory
  • ntdll.dll!NtDelayExecution
  • ntdll.dll!NtDeviceIoControlFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtDuplicateObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtDuplicateToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtEnumerateKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtEnumerateValueKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtFlushProcessWriteBuffers
  • ntdll.dll!NtFreeVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtFsControlFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtGetCachedSigningLevel
  • ntdll.dll!NtGetContextThread
  • ntdll.dll!NtGetWriteWatch
  • ntdll.dll!NtMapViewOfSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtNotifyChangeKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenDirectoryObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenKeyEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcess
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessTokenEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenSemaphore
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenSymbolicLinkObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenThreadToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenThreadTokenEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtProtectVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryAttributesFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryDefaultLocale
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryDirectoryFileEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryFullAttributesFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationJobObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationProcess
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationThread
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryLicenseValue
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryPerformanceCounter
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySecurityAttributesToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySecurityObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySymbolicLinkObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySystemInformation
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySystemInformationEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryValueKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryVolumeInformationFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryWnfStateData
  • ntdll.dll!NtReadFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtReadRequestData
  • ntdll.dll!NtReleaseMutant
  • ntdll.dll!NtReleaseSemaphore
  • ntdll.dll!NtReleaseWorkerFactoryWorker
  • ntdll.dll!NtRequestWaitReplyPort
  • ntdll.dll!NtResetWriteWatch
  • ntdll.dll!NtResumeThread
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationProcess
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationThread
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationWorkerFactory
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetTimer2
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetTimerEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtSubscribeWnfStateChange
  • ntdll.dll!NtSuspendThread
  • ntdll.dll!NtTestAlert
  • ntdll.dll!NtTraceControl
  • ntdll.dll!NtTraceEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtUnmapViewOfSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtUnmapViewOfSectionEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtUnsubscribeWnfStateChange
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitForMultipleObjects

7 additional items are not displayed above.

User Data Access
  • GetComputerNameEx
  • GetUserDefaultLocaleName
  • GetUserName
  • GetUserNameEx
  • GetUserObjectInformation
Encryption Used
  • BCryptOpenAlgorithmProvider
Other Suspicious
  • AdjustTokenPrivileges
Anti Debug
  • IsDebuggerPresent

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