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Backdoor:Win32/Zegost.CM

First posted on 01 October 2014.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

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

Explanation :

Threat behavior

Installation

Backdoor:Win32/Zegost.CM copies itself to %programfiles%\microsoft wvyvsl\qyykuqm.exe. The malware creates the following files on your PC:

• %programfiles%\apppatch\netsyst69.dll

Payload

Allows backdoor access and control

Backdoor:Win32/Zegost.CM 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 5b838d32f600febadaa96dcbb8d21db21316f0e8.Symptoms

System changes

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

• You have these files:
  
  %programfiles%\apppatch\netsyst69.dll
  %programfiles%\microsoft wvyvsl\qyykuqm.exe

Last update 01 October 2014

 

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