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TrojanSpy:Win32/Keylogger.CL

First posted on 18 May 2015.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for TrojanSpy:Win32/Keylogger.CL.

Explanation :

Threat behavior

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

• c:\temp\svchost.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: "keyLog"
With data: "".exe""


Payload


Collects your sensitive information

This threat can collect your sensitive information without your consent. This can include:

• The keys you press
• The applications you open
• Your web browsing history
• Your credit card information
• Your user names and passwords

It can also imitate a legitimate website to lure you into revealing your sensitive information.



Connects to a remote host

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

• www.elvischan91.com using port 8082

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 4979dce015e6c2480ee2aed580bc04b1a0c483f1.

Symptoms

The following can indicate that you have this threat on your PC:

• You see a file similar to:
  • c:\temp\svchost.exe

• You see registry modifications such as:
  
  • In subkey: HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run
    Sets value: "keyLog"
    With data: "".exe""
    
    

Last update 18 May 2015

 

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