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Backdoor:Python/Covnoo.A

First posted on 16 December 2015.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for Backdoor:Python/Covnoo.A.

Explanation :

Threat behavior

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

• %TEMP%\_mei33242\base_library.zip
• %TEMP%\_mei33242\msvcr100.dll
• %TEMP%\_mei33242\python34.dll
• %TEMP%\_mei33242\pywintypes34.dll

The malware uses code injection to make it harder to detect and remove. It can inject code into running processes.



Payload


Allows backdoor access and control

This threat can give a malicious hacker access and control of your PC. They can then perform a number of different actions, such as:

• Deleting files
• Downloading and running files
• Logging your keystrokes or stealing your sensitive data
• Modifying your system settings
• Running or stopping applications
• Spreading malware to other PCs
• Uploading files

This malware description was published using automated analysis of file SHA1 6223db576ca113220d45227d304b28197dbd5562.

Symptoms

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

• You see a file similar to:
  • %TEMP%\_mei33242\base_library.zip
  • %TEMP%\_mei33242\msvcr100.dll
  • %TEMP%\_mei33242\python34.dll
  • %TEMP%\_mei33242\pywintypes34.dll

Last update 16 December 2015

 

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