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TrojanSpy:Win32/Realsteal.A

First posted on 31 May 2016.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for TrojanSpy:Win32/Realsteal.A.

Explanation :

Installation
This threat can create files on your PC, including:

• %USERPROFILE%\laptop-pcx86.dat

It modifies the registry so that it runs each time you start your PC. For example:

In subkey: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Sets value: ""
With data: ""

Payload

Collects your sensitive information

This threat can collect your sensitive information without your consent. This can include:

• The keys you press
• The applications you open
• Your web browsing history
• Your credit card information
• Your user names and passwords

It can also imitate a legitimate website to lure you into revealing your sensitive information.

Connects to a remote host

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

• adrianoreidopastel.hospedagemdesites.ws using port 53

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 c1a45d26743e7dc1692ee84815bd012b72602e3c.

Last update 31 May 2016

 

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