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Backdoor:Win32/Zegost.DA

First posted on 15 February 2019.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

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

Explanation :

Installation This threat can create files on your PC, including:
%SystemRoot%wwgqww.exe 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

Connects to a remote host

We have seen this threat connect to a remote host, including: bydingfan.com using port 1998 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

It can stop some processes from running on your PC, including:

rundll32.exe Additional information

Creates a mutex

This threat can create one or more mutexes on your PC. For example:

%SystemRoot% wwgqww.exe .exe bydingfan.com 1998 eed3bd3a-a1ad-4e99-987b-d7cb3fcfa7f0 - S-1-5-18

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 edfc58eb7b36c14d53a4211bc906cfca305ecec6.

Last update 15 February 2019

 

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