Trojan.Snara.A
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| Popularity Rank: | 21,170 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 725 |
| First Seen: | December 6, 2012 |
| Last Seen: | June 1, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Snara.A on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This type of malware is designed to compromise the security and integrity of your computer, and if left unchecked, can lead to serious consequences, including data theft, system crashes, and unauthorized access to your personal information.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.Snara.A?
Trojan.Snara.A is a type of Trojan horse malware that can infect your computer through various means, such as downloading malicious software, visiting compromised websites, or opening infected email attachments. Once installed, it can create a backdoor on your system, allowing hackers to remotely access and control your computer. This can lead to a range of malicious activities, including data theft, keystroke logging, and the installation of additional malware.
How Trojan.Snara.A Operates
Trojan.Snara.A operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in your system's security, often through social engineering tactics or by exploiting weaknesses in software applications. Once it gains access to your system, it can hide itself from detection, making it difficult to remove. It may also communicate with its command and control servers to receive updates, download additional malware, or transmit stolen data. The malware can also modify system settings, create new user accounts, and disable security software to maintain its presence on the infected system.
Symptoms of Infection
Identifying the symptoms of a Trojan.Snara.A infection can be challenging, as it is designed to remain stealthy. However, some common signs of infection include slow system performance, unexpected crashes, and unusual network activity. You may also notice unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop, or receive unexpected pop-ups and alerts. Additionally, your antivirus software may detect and alert you to the presence of the malware, or you may notice that your system's security settings have been modified without your knowledge or consent.
- Unexplained changes to system settings or configuration
- Appearance of unfamiliar programs or icons
- Slow system performance or crashes
- Unusual network activity or unexpected pop-ups
How to Remove Trojan.Snara.A
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for easier removal
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect and remove the malware
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the infection
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that the malware has been completely removed
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.Snara.A from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the malware's behavior. By following the steps outlined above and taking proactive measures to protect your system, you can help prevent future infections and maintain the security and integrity of your computer. It is essential to remain vigilant and to regularly update your antivirus software and operating system to ensure that you have the latest security patches and protections in place.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Snara.A |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
e54a6dead999e08bedf75998baa2392f
SHA1:
b3fb4a38eab0a0cc6c88571e91266f56b5cb034a
SHA256:
AC134D1222B75A6B071EA87F601DC94A0DF556A91023BE746D237184C349BEE9
File Size:
900.10 KB, 900096 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 security information
- File has exports table
- 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
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 |
|---|---|
| Author | IntertSect Alliance Pty Ltd |
| Comments | Audit Service |
| Company Name | IntertSect Alliance Pty Ltd |
| File Description | CSHMDR Service |
| File Version | 1.0.0.8 |
| Internal Name | CSHMDR |
| Legal Copyright | Copyright ?1999-2017 |
| Legal Trademarks | CSHMDR TM 2017 |
| Original Filename | CSHMDR |
| Product Name | CSHMDR |
| Product Version | 1.0.0.8 |
File Traits
- big overlay
- dll
- x64
Block Information
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: | 2,121 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 311 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 1,810 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
Similar Families
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.- Snara.A
- Snara.B
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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| Syscall Use |
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