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TrojanDownloader:Win32/Tijcont!rfn

First posted on 23 August 2016.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for TrojanDownloader:Win32/Tijcont!rfn.

Explanation :

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

• %CurrentFolder%\svohcst.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: "Download"
With data: "%CurrentFolder%\svohcst.exe"

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:

• blog.sina.com.cn using port 80

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 42a1f63b240769f2e28854e5cccdf693a1eb00f2.

Last update 23 August 2016

 

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