WORM_KOLAB.SMXQ

WORM_KOLAB.SMXQ Description

WORM_KOLAB.SMQX is a malignant computer worm, which spreads by copying itself via flash drives, removable drives and instant messaging applications. These copies use the names of the folders located on the said drives for their file names. WORM_KOLAB.SMQX is distributed to the infected computer as a file dropped by other malware threats or as a file downloaded unknowingly by Internet users when visiting infected websites. WORM_KOLAB.SMQX adds its registry entries to allow its automatic execution every time you start a computer. WORM_KOLAB.SMQX is able to connect to Internet Relay Chat (IRC) servers. WORM_KOLAB.SMQX executes commands from a remote attacker to infect the targeted PC system. Remove WORM_KOLAB.SMQX before it harms your computer system.

Aliases

W32/Dorkbot.A.worm [Panda]Injector.EQT [AVG]W32/Ruskill.AFP!tr.bdr [Fortinet]Gen.Trojan.Heur [Ikarus]Trojan.Gen [PCTools]Backdoor.Ruskill.afp [VBA32]Trojan/Win32.FakeAV [AhnLab-V3]Trojan.Agent/Gen-Injector [SUPERAntiSpyware]Backdoor/Win32.Ruskill.gen [Antiy-AVL]Trojan/Generic.ihzu [Jiangmin]

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Technical Details

File System Modifications

Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

The following files were created in the system:

#	File Name	Detection Count
1	%SystemDrive%\ Windupdt\ winupdate.exe	621
2	3369584517.exe	555
3	7148484517.exe	548
4	5948484517.exe	541
5	594884517.exe	534
6	%User Temp%\{RANDOM CHARACTERS}.exe	N/A
7	%Application Data%\E-73473-3674-74335	N/A

Registry Modifications

Tutorial: To edit and delete registry entries manually, read the tutorial on how to remove malicious registry entries.

Tip & Warning: Editing and removing the wrong registry keys can severely damage your PC, so remember to backup your Windows Registry! To optimize your Windows Registry and speed up your PC, download RegHunter's registry cleaner.

The following newly produced Registry Values are:
HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Microsoft MainUpdates = "%Application Data%\E-73473-3674-74335\msnrsmsn.exe"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile\AuthorizedApplications\List\%Application Data%\E-73473-3674-74335\msnrsmsn.exe = "%Application Data%\E-73473-3674-74335\msnrsmsn.exe:*:Enabled:Micr

Posted: September 27, 2011 | By SpywareRemove