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Backdoor:Win32/Zegost.CN

First posted on 02 October 2014.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

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

Explanation :

Threat behavior

Installation

Backdoor:Win32/Zegost.CN creates the following files on your PC:

• c:\ux1p3utqtvu7pud1\setting.xml

Payload

Allows backdoor access and control

Backdoor:Win32/Zegost.CN gives a hacker access and control of your PC. They can then perform a number of different actions, including:

• Downloading and running files
• Uploading files
• Spreading malware to other PCs
• Logging your keystrokes or stealing your sensitive data
• Modifying your system settings
• Running or stopping applications
• Deleting files

This malware description was produced and published using automated analysis of file SHA1 e832d9923a0583e5ecda7b922a487ab317b23d28.Symptoms

System changes

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

• You have these files:
  
  

c:\ux1p3utqtvu7pud1\setting.xml

Last update 02 October 2014

 

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