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TrojanDownloader:O97M/Skebpac.A

First posted on 29 January 2016.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for TrojanDownloader:O97M/Skebpac.A.

Explanation :

Installation


This macro malware can be installed on your PC when you open a malicious document from a spam email, and you have macros enabled.

The document typically contains a message to get the user to enable the macros to ensure that the malware runs in your PC.

The following are some sample names of spammed-out documents.

• Alice_Nosse_CV.doc
• Doreen_Pawid_CV.doc
• Heather_Dykeman_CV.doc
• Lucia_Lake_CV.doc
• Maria_Jo_CV.doc
• Michelle_Fuchs_CV.doc
• Nikki_Taylor_CV.doc
• Patty_Reynolds_CV.doc
• Theresa_Winchester_CV.doc

Payload


Downloads malware or unwanted software

This threat can download other malware and unwanted software onto your PC without your consent.

We have seen this malware to download variants of Ransom:Win32/Crowti.



Connects to a remote host



The macro downloads and executes files from a remote host.

Malware can connect to a remote host to do any of the following:

• Check for an Internet connection
• Download and run files (including updates or other malware)
• Report a new infection to its author
• Receive configuration or other data
• Receive instructions from a malicious hacker
• Search for your PC location
• Upload information taken from your PC
• Validate a digital certificate

This malware description was published using analysis of file SHA1 49d87714709255363d4b8993db3c28e80945110d.



Analysis by Ray Roberts

Last update 29 January 2016

 

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