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TrojanDownloader:MSIL/Genmaldow.C

First posted on 15 December 2015.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for TrojanDownloader:MSIL/Genmaldow.C.

Explanation :

Threat behavior

Installation


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: "Microsoft® Windows® Operating System"
With data: ""
In subkey: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Sets value: "Microsoft® Windows® Operating System"
With data: ""


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:

• u.pomf.io 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 f00b53ec76e7d8245dc60a235517c0c68d6ed686.

Symptoms

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

• You see registry modifications such as:
  
  • In subkey: HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    Sets value: "Microsoft® Windows® Operating System"
    With data: ""
    
    
  • In subkey: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    Sets value: "Microsoft® Windows® Operating System"
    With data: ""
    
    

Last update 15 December 2015

 

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