Threat Database Trojans Trojan.Zegost.ACE

Trojan.Zegost.ACE

By CagedTech in Trojans

Threat Scorecard

Popularity Rank: 12,723
Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 9
First Seen: January 8, 2026
Last Seen: July 29, 2026
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The detection of Trojan.Zegost.ACE on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. Trojans are a type of malware that can cause significant harm to your computer and compromise your personal data. In this removal report, we will provide you with general guidance on how to remove Trojan.Zegost.ACE and prevent future infections.

What Is Trojan.Zegost.ACE?

Trojan.Zegost.ACE is a type of Trojan horse malware that can infect your computer without your knowledge or consent. Trojans are designed to appear as legitimate software, but they can actually be malicious programs that allow hackers to access your system, steal your data, or disrupt your computer's operation. The name Trojan.Zegost.ACE suggests that it is a unique variant of Trojan malware, but its specific characteristics and behaviors may not be immediately apparent.

How Trojan.Zegost.ACE Operates

Trojans like Trojan.Zegost.ACE typically operate by exploiting vulnerabilities in your system or tricking you into installing them. Once installed, they can create backdoors, allowing hackers to remotely access your computer and steal sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal data. Trojans can also install additional malware, modify system settings, or disrupt your computer's performance.

Symptoms of Infection

If your computer is infected with Trojan.Zegost.ACE, you may experience a range of symptoms, including slow system performance, frequent crashes, or unexpected pop-ups and ads. You may also notice that your browser settings have been changed or that new, unfamiliar programs have been installed. In some cases, Trojans can operate silently, making it difficult to detect their presence without the aid of antivirus software.

  • Unexplained changes to system settings or browser configurations
  • Slow system performance or frequent crashes
  • Unexpected pop-ups, ads, or new programs
  • Data loss or corruption

How to Remove Trojan.Zegost.ACE

  1. Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the Trojan from loading and to allow you to download and install 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 Trojan.Zegost.ACE and any related malware.
  3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be associated with the Trojan.
  4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons.
  5. Reboot your computer and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that the Trojan has been completely removed.

Conclusion

Removing Trojan.Zegost.ACE from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the removal process. By following the steps outlined in this report, you can help to ensure that your computer is free from this malicious software and prevent future infections. Remember to always use reputable anti-malware tools, keep your operating system and software up to date, and practice safe computing habits to minimize the risk of malware infections.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name: Trojan.Zegost.ACE
Signature status: No Signature

Known Samples

MD5: cfe822a88ceaaf17e6a19b2c38bd1bad
SHA1: 2d99402328b88257ceeffa999d5e9215e7e4889c
SHA256: 026821886CF2E78880AD1600F7E15B01C691F6FED5AECF4CEF4634B073E811ED
File Size: 1.09 MB, 1090048 bytes
MD5: d2130662e6a9a76986e7ed49cc7e4c6a
SHA1: b53955f0a1c9c0d51a01e35dbca6f354c204d392
SHA256: 8645225E4205065089912E6046DD1759C9000E1A855A7E07B26818118FF0A502
File Size: 965.12 KB, 965120 bytes
MD5: 73e5162f63e5fc7f5d6e7c4aa9f48f85
SHA1: 70336fe9b29f2ba22fbba102ba2c79502952b26a
SHA256: 1B066DA767331A117A41275636FC0ED245702DEBB299211DE995939F06307162
File Size: 843.78 KB, 843776 bytes
MD5: 931a522b226e1d588c5e993f6f139555
SHA1: 15ede17917aad7fd378b746776b5d0d86637feae
SHA256: 5BA8B43BBE26799234C9892D8D5DE5F04EFF32A06C36F0AEFB682B97C59AF6E2
File Size: 843.78 KB, 843776 bytes
MD5: 59fb8a7704df5ce3c5117426a3bf3b2c
SHA1: 20541d7c7ffc2fe3d12e05dfe2401cbfd23ebe3c
SHA256: E0404CED6638719BE945DFAEAC761AB52666CE775FCC330010F18CD7E1963002
File Size: 1.30 MB, 1297920 bytes
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MD5: fa21ef046a616c67986beeda85e1ea42
SHA1: 6113353c271f1788b7309ed4af318ba460a2a43e
SHA256: D90888AAC85CAAED4D6DF7B836FFD1D1D44545551DF698DDCE4B46C0FA93CBFC
File Size: 880.13 KB, 880128 bytes

Windows Portable Executable Attributes

  • File doesn't have "Rich" header
  • File doesn't have exports table
  • File doesn't have security information
  • File has TLS information
  • File is 64-bit executable
  • File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
  • 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

Windows PE Version Information

Name Value
Company Name
  • ItzIceHere
  • Minkio Software
File Description
  • Game Overlay Renderer
  • RedLotus Alt Checker
File Version
  • 1.4.2.0
  • 1.2.0.0
Internal Name
  • MinkioOverlay
  • RedLotusAltChecker
Legal Copyright
  • Copyright (C) 2025 Minkio Software
  • Copyright (C) 2026 ItzIceHere
Original Filename
  • MinkioExternal.exe
  • RedLotusAltChecker.exe
Product Name
  • Minkio Overlay
  • RedLotus Alt Checker
Product Version
  • 1.4.2
  • 1.2.0.0

File Traits

  • 2+ executable sections
  • dll
  • fptable
  • HighEntropy
  • imgui
  • No Version Info
  • WriteProcessMemory
  • x64

Block Information

Total Blocks: 1,061
Potentially Malicious Blocks: 169
Whitelisted Blocks: 769
Unknown Blocks: 123

Visual Map

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

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Files Modified

File Attributes
\device\namedpipe\gmdasllogger Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\uwuwarev2\assets\font.ttf Generic Write,Read Attributes

Registry Modifications

Key::Value Data API Name
HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe �Yn�'�� RegNtPreCreateKey

Windows API Usage

Category API
Syscall Use
  • ntdll.dll!NtAccessCheck
  • ntdll.dll!NtAddAtomEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlertThreadByThreadId
  • ntdll.dll!NtAllocateLocallyUniqueId
  • ntdll.dll!NtAllocateReserveObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcAcceptConnectPort
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcConnectPort
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcConnectPortEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcCreatePort
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcCreateSecurityContext
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  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcDeleteSecurityContext
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcOpenSenderProcess
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcQueryInformation
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcSendWaitReceivePort
  • ntdll.dll!NtApphelpCacheControl
  • ntdll.dll!NtAssociateWaitCompletionPacket
  • ntdll.dll!NtClearEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtClose
  • ntdll.dll!NtConnectPort
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateIoCompletion
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateMutant
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateSemaphore
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateThreadEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateTimer
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateWaitCompletionPacket
  • ntdll.dll!NtDeleteValueKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtDeviceIoControlFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtDuplicateObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtDuplicateToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtEnumerateKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtEnumerateValueKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtFindAtom
  • ntdll.dll!NtFreeVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtMapViewOfSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtNotifyChangeKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenDirectoryObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenKeyEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenMutant
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcess
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessTokenEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenSemaphore
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenThreadToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenThreadTokenEx
  • 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!NtQueryLicenseValue
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryPerformanceCounter
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySecurityAttributesToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySecurityObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySystemInformation
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryValueKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryVolumeInformationFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryWnfStateData
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryWnfStateNameInformation
  • ntdll.dll!NtReadFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtReadRequestData
  • ntdll.dll!NtReadVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtReleaseMutant
  • ntdll.dll!NtReleaseSemaphore
  • ntdll.dll!NtReleaseWorkerFactoryWorker
  • ntdll.dll!NtRemoveIoCompletionEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtRequestWaitReplyPort
  • ntdll.dll!NtResumeThread
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationProcess
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationThread
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationWorkerFactory
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetIoCompletionEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetTimer2
  • ntdll.dll!NtSubscribeWnfStateChange
  • ntdll.dll!NtTestAlert
  • ntdll.dll!NtTraceControl
  • ntdll.dll!NtTraceEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtUnmapViewOfSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtUnmapViewOfSectionEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtUnsubscribeWnfStateChange
  • ntdll.dll!NtUpdateWnfStateData
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitForAlertByThreadId
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitForMultipleObjects
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitForSingleObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitForWorkViaWorkerFactory
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitLowEventPair

3 additional items are not displayed above.

Anti Debug
  • IsDebuggerPresent
User Data Access
  • GetUserObjectInformation
Process Terminate
  • TerminateProcess