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TrojanSpy:Win32/Banker.VCW

First posted on 04 August 2015.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

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

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: "TrustedInstaller"
With data: "\trustedinstaller.cpl"


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.



This malware description was published using automated analysis of file SHA1 013bc6a619dd1a73dad07fa10b03baec30729a5e.

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: "TrustedInstaller"
    With data: "\trustedinstaller.cpl"
    
    

Last update 04 August 2015

 

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