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TrojanDownloader:Win32/Brucryp.C

First posted on 16 October 2015.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for TrojanDownloader:Win32/Brucryp.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: "CryptoUpdate"
With data: "\regsvr32.exe /s "%CurrentFolder%\malware.dll""

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, including:

• frgdismh.bnssync.us 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 6fe3901157bb34db72585e6ce048757bdc4c8eef.

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: "CryptoUpdate"
  With data: "\regsvr32.exe /s "%CurrentFolder%\malware.dll""
  
  

Last update 16 October 2015

 

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