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PWS:AutoIt/Passup.A

First posted on 16 April 2016.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for PWS:AutoIt/Passup.A.

Explanation :

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

• %LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\ezalqeoe\lazagne[1].exe
• %SystemRoot% \log\autoupdate.exe
• %SystemRoot% \log\emai.exe
• %SystemRoot% \log\pass.exe
• %SystemRoot%\log\scre.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: "AutoUpdate"
With data: "%SystemRoot%\log\autoupdate.exe"

The malware uses code injection to make it harder to detect and remove. It can inject code into running processes.

Payload

Steals your sensitive information

This threat can steal your sensitive information, such as your user names and passwords for:

• Email or social media websites
• Banking websites
• Online games

Modifies system settings
This threat can make changes to the way your PC behaves. It can:

• Stop alerts when programs try to make changes to your PC

Connects to a remote host

We have seen this threat connect to a remote host, including:

• educationaltools.info 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

We have seen this threat access online content, including:

• laZagne.exe

This malware description was published using automated analysis of file SHA1 435e5f87cff2f7a4ad0a138adbe77f784cc14493.

Last update 16 April 2016

 

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