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TrojanDownloader:MSIL/Ripcrady.A

First posted on 31 May 2016.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for TrojanDownloader:MSIL/Ripcrady.A.

Explanation :

Installation
This threat can create files on your PC, including:

• %LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\system\chkwudrv.dll
• %LOCALAPPDATA% \microsoft\system\clfsw32.dll
• %LOCALAPPDATA% \microsoft\system\updatehostcom.exe
• c:\temp\data\dwm.exe

It modifies the registry so that it runs each time you start your PC. For example:

In subkey: HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Sets value: "RunOnce: Windows Update Host Provider"
With data: "%LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\system\updatehostcom.exe"

Payload

Downloads malware or unwanted software

This threat can download other malware and unwanted software onto your PC.

Connects to a remote host

We have seen this threat connect to a remote host, including:

• www.dropbox.com using port 443

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 automated analysis of file SHA1 6011548ecec0d071474bf21709a60130b0c63a18.

Last update 31 May 2016

 

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