Threat Database Trojans Trojan.Rugmi.PGD

Trojan.Rugmi.PGD

By CagedTech in Trojans
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Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
First Seen: November 3, 2026
Last Seen: November 11, 2026
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Trojan.Rugmi.PGD is a Windows Trojan with a danger level of 8 out of 10. It was first seen on 2026-11-03 and last seen on 2026-11-11. The feed records only one detection so far, but a Trojan of this kind can still do serious damage once it runs on a computer.

What the threat does

According to the feed, Rugmi.PGD installs itself stealthily and then runs silently in the background while carrying out malicious functions. After installation it may give attackers complete control over the infected system. It may also covertly delete files and install additional malware.

The analyzed file has no digital signature and no embedded security information. It is a 64-bit native Windows program (not .NET) and is not packed. It has an exports table and TLS information. Of 216 code blocks analyzed, 37 were flagged as potentially malicious and 179 matched known-clean code.

The file's version information describes it as "OperationUI" (original filename OperationUI.dll), version 11.25.1, from geek software GmbH, with the product name "PDF24 Creator". This metadata alone does not show that the software vendor is involved. Trojans commonly borrow the names and details of legitimate programs to look harmless, which is typical behavior for the category. The file is also listed as a DLL by its traits, yet its PE header does not have the DLL flag set, an inconsistency that makes it worth treating with suspicion.

The recorded behavior includes calls to low-level Windows functions in ntdll.dll, such as NtWriteFile, NtQueryVirtualMemory, NtFreeVirtualMemory and NtQueryInformationProcess. These calls cover writing files, inspecting memory and querying process information. They are not harmful by themselves, but malware often uses them to work close to the operating system.

How it usually gets onto computers

The feed says Rugmi.PGD most often spreads in these ways:

  • Exploiting system vulnerabilities and security flaws.
  • Software downloads from malicious websites.
  • Email attachments from untrusted sources, usually .exe, .pif, .avi and even .jpg files.

Disguising an executable as a picture or video is a typical Trojan trick. Double extensions and familiar icons are common ways to make a file look safe.

Risks for the user

  • Loss of control: attackers may be able to take full control of the system.
  • Data loss: files may be deleted without your knowledge.
  • More infections: additional malware may be installed on the computer.
  • Privacy and account risk: typically, Trojans with remote-control abilities can expose personal files and saved logins. The feed does not specify what Rugmi.PGD steals.

Signs of infection

The threat is designed to stay quiet, so there may be no obvious symptoms. These signs are typical of Trojan infections in general, and none is specific to Rugmi.PGD:

  • Files that are missing or have changed without explanation.
  • Unfamiliar programs or processes you did not install.
  • Slower performance or unexpected network activity.
  • Security settings that have been changed or switched off.
  • A program that claims to be from a known vendor but is unsigned or located in an unusual folder.

How to stay protected

  1. Keep Windows and all installed software up to date to close the vulnerabilities this Trojan may exploit.
  2. Download software only from the official websites of the developers, and avoid unknown download portals.
  3. Do not open attachments from senders you do not know. Be careful with files such as .exe or .pif, and with "images" or "videos" that ask you to run something.
  4. Check that programs are digitally signed by the publisher you expect. An unsigned file that claims to belong to a well-known product deserves suspicion.
  5. Keep regular backups on a drive or service that is not permanently connected to your computer.
  6. Run a full scan with an up-to-date, reputable security tool if you suspect an infection, and remove everything it flags.

If you believe the Trojan has been active on your computer, disconnect it from the internet. Then scan and clean the system, and change important passwords from a different, trusted device. If the computer held sensitive data, consider professional help.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name: Trojan.Rugmi.PGD
Signature status: No Signature

Known Samples

MD5: b8d4252eea7dd8cc16fed617ec722dd7
SHA1: b167f59d5a9f9159674a3ddad64ca1becda5afd4
SHA256: 15368EB08AAD3453ECF3FB4532F3203CF36606845018C7C31D7A1233212C7180
File Size: 79.36 KB, 79360 bytes

Windows Portable Executable Attributes

  • File doesn't have "Rich" header
  • File doesn't have security information
  • File has exports table
  • File has TLS information
  • File is 64-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
  • 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)

Windows PE Version Information

Name Value
Company Name geek software GmbH
File Description OperationUI
File Version 11.25.1
Internal Name OperationUI
Legal Copyright geek software GmbH
Original Filename OperationUI.dll
Product Name PDF24 Creator
Product Version 11.25.1

File Traits

  • dll
  • x64

Block Information

Total Blocks: 216
Potentially Malicious Blocks: 37
Whitelisted Blocks: 179
Unknown Blocks: 0

Visual Map

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

Similar Families

  • Rugmi.PGD

Windows API Usage

Category API
Syscall Use
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcSendWaitReceivePort
  • ntdll.dll!NtApphelpCacheControl
  • ntdll.dll!NtClose
  • ntdll.dll!NtConnectPort
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtEnumerateKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtEnumerateValueKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtFreeVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtMapViewOfSection
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  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenKeyEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtProtectVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryAttributesFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryDebugFilterState
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationProcess
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationThread
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryPerformanceCounter
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySecurityAttributesToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryValueKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryVolumeInformationFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtReadFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtReleaseWorkerFactoryWorker
  • ntdll.dll!NtRequestWaitReplyPort
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationProcess
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationWorkerFactory
  • ntdll.dll!NtTestAlert
  • ntdll.dll!NtTraceControl
  • ntdll.dll!NtUnmapViewOfSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitForAlertByThreadId
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitForSingleObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitForWorkViaWorkerFactory
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitLowEventPair
  • ntdll.dll!NtWorkerFactoryWorkerReady
  • ntdll.dll!NtWriteFile
  • UNKNOWN