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TrojanSpy:Win32/Rebhip


First posted on 16 September 2015.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for TrojanSpy:Win32/Rebhip.

Explanation :

Threat behavior

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

  • %CurrentFolder%\logs.dat


It modifies the registry so that it runs each time you start your PC. For example:

In subkey: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{T5TBB77L-4678-0MKC-421Q-14416031DYU6}
Sets value: "StubPath"
With data: " restart"


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:
  • botnet007.no-ip.biz 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


Additional information

Creates a mutex

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

  • msnmsgr


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 312c1c46a874adfb4d4b37addcbf0205166278cc.

Symptoms

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

  • You see a file similar to:
    • %CurrentFolder%\logs.dat
  • You see registry modifications such as:
    • In subkey: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{T5TBB77L-4678-0MKC-421Q-14416031DYU6}
      Sets value: "StubPath"
      With data: " restart"
  • You see the following mutex:
    • msnmsgr

Last update 16 September 2015

 

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