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TrojanSpy:MSIL/Zurten.A


First posted on 23 February 2016.
Source: Microsoft

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There are no other names known for TrojanSpy:MSIL/Zurten.A.

Explanation :

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

  • %APPDATA%\c97e261a-abeb-4aa5-9797-7611f82457ca\run.dat
  • %APPDATA%\c97e261a-abeb-4aa5-9797-7611f82457ca\task.dat
  • %ProgramFiles%\pci service\pcisv.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: "PCI Service"
With data: "%ProgramFiles%\pci service\pcisv.exe"

This threat can make changes to scheduled tasks on your PC, including:

  • Launching tasks
  • Creating tasks
  • Deleting tasks


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



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:
  • Agentcruz.mooo.com using port 53
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


It can stop some processes from running on your PC, including:

  • .exe


Additional information

Creates a mutex

This threat can create a mutex on your PC. For example:

  • {4be617d5-e9ae-43dd-87c1-6e1e1ac04a8d}


It might use this mutex as an infection marker to prevent more than one copy of the threat running on your PC.



This malware description was published using automated analysis of file SHA1 0c6e394449fba2238833e8533a2cc96b703f5b44.

Last update 23 February 2016

 

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