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TrojanDropper:Win32/Pawxnic.A

First posted on 18 February 2016.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for TrojanDropper:Win32/Pawxnic.A.

Explanation :

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

• %APPDATA%\microsoft\internet explorer\quick launch\launch internet explorer browser.lnk
• %LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\internet explorer\recovery\high\active\{a4b2a877-c516-11e5-9c1d-00155d001000}.dat
• %LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\internet explorer\recovery\high\active\recoverystore.{a4b2a876-c516-11e5-9c1d-00155d001000}.dat
• %TEMP%\lebel_ems2.exe

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



Payload


Installs malware or unwanted software

This trojan can install other malware or unwanted software onto your PC.



Connects to a remote host

We have seen this threat connect to a remote host. 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 3edcb52855a521095a47df952504f6e756fe728b.

Last update 18 February 2016

 

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