What is “Backdoor:Win32/CobaltStrikeLoader.K!dha”?

The Backdoor:Win32/CobaltStrikeLoader.K!dha is considered dangerous by lots of security experts. When this infection is active, you may notice unwanted processes in Task Manager list. In this case, it is adviced to scan your computer with GridinSoft Anti-Malware.

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What Backdoor:Win32/CobaltStrikeLoader.K!dha virus can do?

Creates RWX memory
Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Russian
Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs

How to determine Backdoor:Win32/CobaltStrikeLoader.K!dha?


File Info:
crc32: 0C88DA95
md5: 5db0b77b9d1256aa8da7e50955897a41
name: 5DB0B77B9D1256AA8DA7E50955897A41.mlw
sha1: 0936e308ce2b644c28000e52ab40b0a1158e6135
sha256: 7f139e55e24e25c6544a78d48a04400430a3431830e694ee0946d90075ec2a9c
sha512: 254e97e4e526b7750abc3619d78325a05fabeeef882b6d4fb623ef30aa00b66d102b49b706c8676be98c98afd8dd2dd1851e4b32aa375f98aba9c4f04a070ce3
ssdeep: 24576:oojJNxSwRQJEQltmEVRxfX7jf7oW/6jxz2Hx:/jdQJEQlTBXHfEWio
type: PE32 executable (DLL) (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright (C) 2021
InternalName: Melon
FileVersion: 1.2.1.0
CompanyName: Melon
ProductName: vgfd
ProductVersion: 1.20.0
FileDescription: Melon
OriginalFilename: A1q
Translation: 0x0409 0x04b0

Backdoor:Win32/CobaltStrikeLoader.K!dha also known as:

Cylance	Unsafe
CrowdStrike	win/malicious_confidence_80% (W)
K7GW	Riskware ( 0040eff71 )
K7AntiVirus	Riskware ( 0040eff71 )
Symantec	ML.Attribute.HighConfidence
ESET-NOD32	Win32/Agent.ADBG
APEX	Malicious
Avast	Win32:MalwareX-gen [Trj]
Kaspersky	HEUR:Trojan.Win32.CobaltStrike.gen
BitDefender	Trojan.GenericKD.36848821
ViRobot	Trojan.Win32.Cobalt.1030656
MicroWorld-eScan	Trojan.GenericKD.36848821
Ad-Aware	Trojan.GenericKD.36848821
Sophos	Mal/Generic-S
Comodo	TrojWare.Win32.UMal.faohr@0
BitDefenderTheta	Gen:NN.ZedlaF.34688.!u8@auVD!ddc
VIPRE	Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT
McAfee-GW-Edition	Artemis!Trojan
FireEye	Generic.mg.5db0b77b9d1256aa
Emsisoft	Trojan.GenericKD.36848821 (B)
Kingsoft	Win32.Troj.Undef.(kcloud)
Microsoft	Backdoor:Win32/CobaltStrikeLoader.K!dha
GData	Trojan.GenericKD.36848821
AhnLab-V3	Backdoor/Win.CobaltStrikeLoader.C4453008
McAfee	Artemis!5DB0B77B9D12
MAX	malware (ai score=83)
Panda	Trj/RnkBend.A
TrendMicro-HouseCall	TROJ_GEN.R002H01E421
Rising	Backdoor.CobaltStrikeLoader!8.126BE (CLOUD)
Ikarus	Backdoor.Win32.CobaltStrikeLoader
Fortinet	W32/Agent.7A41!tr
AVG	Win32:MalwareX-gen [Trj]

How to remove Backdoor:Win32/CobaltStrikeLoader.K!dha?

Backdoor:Win32/CobaltStrikeLoader.K!dha removal tool

Download and install GridinSoft Anti-Malware.
Open GridinSoft Anti-Malware and perform a “Standard scan“.
“Move to quarantine” all items.
Open “Tools” tab – Press “Reset Browser Settings“.
Select proper browser and options – Click “Reset”.
Restart your computer.

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