Home / malware Backdoor:Win32/Slingup.A
First posted on 15 February 2019.
Source: MicrosoftAliases :
There are no other names known for Backdoor:Win32/Slingup.A.
Explanation :
Installation This threat can create files on your PC, including: %TEMP%spoolsv.exe
wordpad.exe
It modifies the registry so that it runs each time you start your PC. For example:
In subkey: HKCUsoftwaremicrosoftwindowscurrentversion
un Sets value: "spoolsv"
With data: "c:usersadmini~1appdatalocal empspoolsv.exe"
The malware uses code injection to make it harder to detect and remove. It can inject code into running processes.
Payload
Allows backdoor access and control
This threat can give a malicious hacker access and control of your PC. They can then perform a number of different actions, such as:
Deleting files Downloading and running files Logging your keystrokes or stealing your sensitive data Modifying your system settings Running or stopping applications Spreading malware to other PCs Uploading files 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 Disable tools for editing the registry
Connects to a remote host
We have seen this threat connect to a remote host, including: www.biteskillerr.net using port 53 Malware can connect to a remote host to do any of the following:Check for an Internet connectionDownload and run files (including updates or other malware)Report a new infection to its authorReceive configuration or other dataReceive instructions from a malicious hackerSearch for your PC locationUpload information taken from your PCValidate a digital certificate Additional information
Creates a mutex
This threat can create a mutex on your PC. For example:
q1w2e3r4t5z600%
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 3b34f7da0a6c68b3ad98148fb0b8aa6109997429.Last update 15 February 2019
