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Backdoor:Win32/Zegost.DF


First posted on 08 May 2015.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for Backdoor:Win32/Zegost.DF.

Explanation :

Threat behavior

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

  • %SystemRoot%\update.exe


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


Connects to a remote host

We have seen this threat connect to a remote host, including:
  • xa18.3322.org using port 2014
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


Additional information

Creates a mutex

This threat can create one or more mutexes on your PC. For example:

  • %SystemRoot% \update.exe
  • .exe
  • xa18.3322.org 338234


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 921acaffb3921dc7c15a91d57da10bd5f00354a7.

Symptoms

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

  • You see a file similar to:
    • %SystemRoot%\update.exe
  • You see registry modifications such as:
    • In subkey: HKLM\system\currentcontrolset\services\.net clr
      Sets value: "Description"
      With data: "microsoft .net and windows xp com+ integration with soap"
  • You see the following mutex:
    • %SystemRoot%\update.exe
    • .exe
    • xa18.3322.org 338234

Last update 08 May 2015

 

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