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TrojanDownloader:MSIL/Genmaldow.D


First posted on 15 December 2015.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for TrojanDownloader:MSIL/Genmaldow.D.

Explanation :

Threat behavior

Installation


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: "Microsoft® Windows® Operating System"
With data: ""


Payload


Downloads malware or unwanted software

This threat can download other malware and unwanted software onto your PC.



Connects to a remote host

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

  • u.pomf.io using port 443
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 3bd05ff7c6c0ef589db68c42ef009f6dbbd793d6.

Symptoms

The following can indicate that you have this threat on your PC:

  • You see registry modifications such as:
    • In subkey: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
      Sets value: "Microsoft® Windows® Operating System"
      With data: ""

Last update 15 December 2015

 

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