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Backdoor.Sosork

Posted: January 31, 2013

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 2/10
Infected PCs: 88
First Seen: January 31, 2013
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Backdoor.Sosork is a backdoor Trojan that opens a back door on the affected computer system. Backdoor.Sosork is usually downloaded by a malicious RTF document that exploits a vulnerability, such as the Microsoft Windows Common Controls ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. Once executed, Backdoor.Sosork creates potentially malicious files on the infected computer. Backdoor.Sosork connects to a command-and-control (C&C) server. Backdoor.Sosork gathers the information including CPU, memory and computer name and transmits it to the C&C server. Backdoor.Sosork then enables remote attackers to carry out malicious actions on the targeted computer such as steal files, execute files and explore the file system.

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:



%Temp%\service.exe File name: %Temp%\service.exe
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
%Temp%\service.dll File name: %Temp%\service.dll
File type: Dynamic link library
Mime Type: unknown/dll
Group: Malware file
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\service.lnk File name: %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\service.lnk
File type: Shortcut
Mime Type: unknown/lnk
Group: Malware file
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