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TrojanDownloader:Win32/Plehsfal.A

First posted on 24 May 2016.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for TrojanDownloader:Win32/Plehsfal.A.

Explanation :

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

• %LOCALAPPDATA% \microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\ezalqeoe\udaomais[1].zip

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

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. 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 f3930348476bcdeb906da05fc83f708ae14e527b.

Last update 24 May 2016

 

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