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Backdoor:Win32/Zegost.AK

First posted on 01 December 2019.
Source: Microsoft

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There are no other names known for Backdoor:Win32/Zegost.AK.

Explanation :

Backdoor:Win32/Zegost.AK is a trojan that allows unauthorized access and control of an affected computer. Installation When executed, Backdoor:Win32/Zegost.AK copies itself to
unr.exe.
Note: refers to a variable location that is determined by the malware by querying the Operating System. The default installation location for the System folder for Windows 2000 and NT is C:WinntSystem32; and for XP, Vista, and 7 is C:WindowsSystem32.
The malware modifies the following registry entries to ensure that its copy executes at each Windows start:

Adds value: "zxcd"
With data: "c:windowssystem32
unr.exe"
To subkey: HKLMSOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun Payload Allows backdoor access and control Backdoor:Win32/Zegost.AK allows unauthorized access and control of an affected computer. An attacker can perform any number of different actions on an affected computer using Backdoor:Win32/Zegost.AK. This could include, but is not limited to, the following actions:
Download and execute arbitrary files Upload files Spread to other computers using various methods of propagation Log keystrokes or steal sensitive data Modify system settings Run or terminate applications Delete files
This malware description was produced and published using our automated analysis system's examination of file SHA1 e5f32e79d8c0b51f690edc19e00671195a6617a5.

Last update 01 December 2019

 

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