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Ransom:Win32/Tescrypt.I

First posted on 21 May 2016.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for Ransom:Win32/Tescrypt.I.

Explanation :

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

• %SystemRoot%\xchyvxcmo.exe
• %USERPROFILE%\documents\qiktb.exe

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: "addon_v57"
With data: "%SystemRoot%\xchyvxcmo.exe"

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

Payload

Connects to a remote host

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

• vostorgspa.kz 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

Additional information

Creates a mutex

This threat can create one or more mutexes on your PC. For example:

• AMResourceMutex3
• z_a_skh495ldfsgjl2935345

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 385c79cfc90564a974421f64e39af3434afc2c0e.

Last update 21 May 2016

 

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