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DDoS:Win32/Zanich.D

First posted on 30 January 2015.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for DDoS:Win32/Zanich.D.

Explanation :

Threat behavior

Installation
This threat copies itself to:

• %SystemRoot%\declient.exe

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

In subkey: HKLM\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run
Sets value: "ReflWorkAssist"
With data: "%SystemRoot%\declient.exe"



Payload

Uses your PC in a DDoS attack

This threat can use your PC for Distributed Denial of Service attacks.

During an attack your Internet connection could run slower than usual.



Connects to a remote host

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

• q1995.kmdns.net using port 29132

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 1cbe5ae1316b1702957e5468d6b1f1879d721f01.Symptoms

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

• You see these files:
  • %SystemRoot%\declient.exe

• You see registry modifications such as:
  
  • In subkey: HKLM\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run
    Sets value: "ReflWorkAssist"
    With data: "%SystemRoot%\declient.exe"
    
    

Last update 30 January 2015

 

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