user@threatcheck.sh ~ threat-analysis
bash
$ analyze-threat MonitoringTool:Win64/AwardKeylogger
MonitoringTool:Win64/AwardKeylogger - Windows Defender threat signature analysis

MonitoringTool:Win64/AwardKeylogger - Windows Defender Threat Analysis

$ cat analysis.txt
=== THREAT ANALYSIS REPORT ===
Threat Name: MonitoringTool:Win64/AwardKeylogger
Classification:
Type:MonitoringTool
Platform:Win64
Family:AwardKeylogger
Detection Type:Concrete
Known malware family with identified signatures
Confidence:Very High
False-Positive Risk:Low

Concrete signature match: MonitoringTool for 64-bit Windows platform, family AwardKeylogger

Summary:

This threat is the AwardKeylogger, a monitoring tool designed to secretly record user keystrokes. It operates stealthily in the background to capture sensitive information such as login credentials, financial details, and private messages for exfiltration. The detection is based on a specific signature for the file 'kl.exe' being run with silent parameters, indicating a confirmed and active threat.

Severity:
Critical
VDM Static Detection:
Relevant strings associated with this threat:
 - \kl.exe (PEHSTR_EXT)
 - /Silent /NoIcon (PEHSTR_EXT)
YARA Rule:
rule MonitoringTool_Win64_AwardKeylogger_166310_0
{
    meta:
        author = "threatcheck.sh"
        detection_name = "MonitoringTool:Win64/AwardKeylogger"
        threat_id = "166310"
        type = "MonitoringTool"
        platform = "Win64: Windows 64-bit platform"
        family = "AwardKeylogger"
        severity = "Critical"
        signature_type = "SIGNATURE_TYPE_PEHSTR_EXT"
        threshold = "3"
        strings_accuracy = "Low"
    strings:
        $x_1_1 = {00 5c 6b 6c 2e 65 78 65 00}  //weight: 1, accuracy: High
        $x_1_2 = "/Silent /NoIcon" ascii //weight: 1
        $x_1_3 = {80 7b 10 aa 74 08 c6 04 25 00 00 00 00 78 44 8b 44 24 ?? 48 8b 54 24 ?? 48 8b cb e8 ?? ?? ?? ?? b2 20 48 8b cb e8 ?? ?? ?? ?? 80 7b 10 aa 74 08 c6 04 25 00 00 00 00 78}  //weight: 1, accuracy: Low
    condition:
        (filesize < 20MB) and
        (all of ($x*))
}
Remediation Steps:
Immediately use your antivirus to remove the threat. Disconnect the machine from the network and change all passwords for accounts accessed from this device, prioritizing email, banking, and corporate services. Perform a full system scan to identify any additional malicious components.
=== END REPORT ===
$ reanalyze-threat
This analysis was last updated on 09/11/2025. Do you want to analyze it again?
$ ls available-commands/
→ cd /home
user@threatcheck.sh:~$ ▊