Threat Database Trojans Trojan.Tinyloader

Trojan.Tinyloader

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Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 26,699
First Seen: November 8, 2016
Last Seen: November 8, 2021
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The detection of Trojan.Tinyloader on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This malware is designed to compromise the security of your computer, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, and other malicious activities. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take prompt action to remove it and prevent future infections.

What Is Trojan.Tinyloader?

Trojan.Tinyloader is a type of malware that is categorized as a Trojan. Trojans are malicious programs that disguise themselves as legitimate software, allowing them to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized access to a computer system. The name Trojan.Tinyloader suggests that it may be designed to load additional malware or payloads onto the infected system, further compromising its security.

How Trojan.Tinyloader Operates

Trojan.Tinyloader, like other Trojans, operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in the system or tricking users into installing it. Once installed, it can create backdoors, allowing remote access to the system, and can also download and install additional malware. This can lead to a range of malicious activities, including data theft, keystroke logging, and the use of the infected computer as part of a botnet for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks or spamming.

Symptoms of Infection

Symptoms of a Trojan.Tinyloader infection can vary but may include unusual system behavior, such as slow performance, frequent crashes, and unfamiliar programs or icons appearing on the desktop. You might also notice increased network activity, even when you're not using the internet, or find that your antivirus software is disabled. In some cases, the infection might not exhibit noticeable symptoms, making it difficult to detect without a thorough system scan.

  • Unexplained changes in system settings or the appearance of unfamiliar programs.
  • Increased network activity without apparent cause.
  • System crashes or instability.
  • Disabled security software.

How to Remove Trojan.Tinyloader

  1. Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for the installation of removal tools.
  2. Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, and perform a full scan of your system to detect and remove all traces of the malware.
  3. Manually uninstall any suspicious programs that were installed around the time of the infection.
  4. Reset your web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge) to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by the malware.
  5. After completing the above steps, reboot your computer and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the system is clean.

Conclusion

The removal of Trojan.Tinyloader requires careful and immediate action to prevent further damage to your system and data. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this malware and restore the security of your computer. It's also crucial to adopt preventive measures, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus protection, and being cautious when opening email attachments or downloading software from the internet. Remember, vigilance and proactive security practices are key to protecting your digital assets from evolving threats like Trojan.Tinyloader.

SpyHunter Detects & Remove Trojan.Tinyloader

File System Details

Trojan.Tinyloader may create the following file(s):
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# File Name MD5 Detections
1. sessionmsg.sys.exe 6be3e25893be83b799da4a7dd8fc4df0 468
2. wowreg.sys.exe 7034e235b66f37f992d4b806557f9aa2 446
3. systeminfo.exe 92ec1b684e3266416dbb3c70e329adf8 388
4. MSASCui.sys.exe 77bd5a50b4dcea6e957f720485b695e7 255
5. AuthHost.sys.exe 2246a5c9cdf3c7bf0c3402477acbde76 193
6. aspnet_wp.sys.exe 2fd878d02b51d4472338c9ec664f1a5b 173
7. TabTip32.exe ed7239b2782217284f976205a9b5c7ce 149
8. TSTheme.exe e374fd4d1f308d3cd1c246da5519fb0e 134
9. openssl.sys.exe 54600e5c504173123f4e58856bdb99d5 127
10. JNAFq44d9B46.dll 99d52c1799be078fbfc440fdd383492a 123
11. igfxEM.dll 3f058e8c065042749b0ba4be22f349bd 59
12. igfxEM.x32.exe faed48cd3e8786cd98a2fd266829840f 39
13. igfxEM_86.dll d9803554e23b726cdf799a06faa9d249 36
14. igfxEM.sys.dll 8cffe7739a0294277d5b170d1299d19d 36
15. igfxEM.x86.exe 31df93042bc9223f812895efd369099b 26
16. igfxCUIService.exe dcc69c7c4c3125c37cd8a6e8096b8cde 24
17. igfxext.prg.exe 3a35398391af86368d12c1546b967c48 23
18. igfxEM.sim.exe cd3796a813efc3d3d5fbf0779e03a06b 22
19. igfxext.exe 703d4482d1fc0d83051696e7f1abea80 17
20. aspnet_wp.exe 8ac12cf9b916784a96cc918da1707df4 17
21. igfxEM_1.exe c94c4f16eb2bf5d413a75bbaba55f192 16
22. igfxEM.sys.exe 8e736c037c802cad8ee99f78a669b97b 15
23. igfxEM32.exe 4cd44ebabe3f0fff449086ca40766a01 11
24. igfxEM_86.exe abb565c3d0ed9ef049c1884240957d35 11
25. igfxEM.exe f43a0bd0b955f2e7f1e060ac7f2db35a 3
26. 4aa0ca129358b82a285e0d069a36e7fb 4aa0ca129358b82a285e0d069a36e7fb 0
27. 3733bb7a96e3091183d80b7a4914c830 3733bb7a96e3091183d80b7a4914c830 0
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Registry Details

Trojan.Tinyloader may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
Regexp file mask
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\xengine32.exe