Trojan.Ransomlock.N
Posted: May 10, 2012
Threat Metric
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Volume Count: Similar to the detection count, the Volume Count is specifically based on the number of confirmed and suspected threats infecting systems on a daily basis. High volume counts usually represent a popular threat but may or may not have infected a large number of systems. High detection count threats could lay dormant and have a low volume count. Criteria for Volume Count is relative to a daily detection count.
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% Impact (Last 7 Days): This demonstrates a 7-day period change in the frequency of a malware threat infecting PCs. The percentage impact correlates directly to the current Trend Path to determine a rise or decline in the percentage.
| Threat Level: | 9/10 |
|---|---|
| Infected PCs: | 59 |
| First Seen: | May 10, 2012 |
|---|---|
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Trojan.Ransomlock.N is a Trojan that locks the desktop of the affected computer and makes the PC unusable. Trojan.Ransomlock.N then asks the PC user to pay a ransom and, thus, receive an unlock code to unlock the machine. Once executed, Trojan.Ransomlock.N copies itself to the certain location on the computer system. Trojan.Ransomlock.N modifies the Windows registry and creates several registry entries so that it can run automatically every time you start Windows. Trojan.Ransomlock.N also creates several registry entries in order to block Windows Registry Editor, Windows Task Manager and the desktop. Trojan.Ransomlock.N modifies some registry entries to cover icons. Get rid of Trojan.Ransomlock.N immediately after detection.
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Technical Details
File System Modifications
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The following files were created in the system:%SystemDrive%\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\e54yher4h6j.exe
File name: e54yher4h6j.exeSize: 266.75 KB (266752 bytes)
MD5: 3a7fef568856529bfcfc7cdd75ace515
Detection count: 21
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: %SystemDrive%\Users\<username>\AppData\Local
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: November 29, 2012
%APPDATA%\itunes_service01.exe
File name: itunes_service01.exeSize: 320 KB (320000 bytes)
MD5: 56f4d5837af32b12069576fae8c2b3c5
Detection count: 16
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: %APPDATA%
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: June 18, 2012
%APPDATA%\ArchiverforWin.exe
File name: ArchiverforWin.exeSize: 207.87 KB (207872 bytes)
MD5: 51efd076876fe7fa49fe69f377720e85
Detection count: 16
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: %APPDATA%
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: June 18, 2012
%USERPROFILE%\Application Data\flint4ytw.exe
File name: flint4ytw.exeSize: 308.22 KB (308224 bytes)
MD5: 21e582cc765de5bb58191200e9f54e77
Detection count: 5
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: %USERPROFILE%\Application Data
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: June 18, 2012
%UserProfile%\Application Data\itunes_service01.exe
File name: %UserProfile%\Application Data\itunes_service01.exeFile type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Registry Modifications
HKEY..\..\{Value}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\"Userinit" = "%UserProfile%\Application Data\itunes_service01.exe,C:\WINDOWS\System32\userinit.exe,"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\"Shell" = "%UserProfile%\Application Data\itunes_service01.exe"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"[RANDOM CHARACTERS]" = "%UserProfile%\Application Data\itunes_service01.exe"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{Bj9oGoDo-wn3q-TS4w-kuRv-OWYzmoDRGxZa}\"[RANDOM CHARACTERS]" = "\"%UserProfile%\Application Data\itunes_service01.exe\" /ActiveX"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\"Shell" = "%UserProfile%\Application Data\itunes_service01.exe"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"[RANDOM CHARACTERS]" = "%UserProfile%\Application Data\itunes_service01.exe"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\"Userinit" = "%UserProfile%\Application Data\itunes_service01.exe,C:\WINDOWS\System32\userinit.exe,"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\"NoDesktop" = "1"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\"HideIcons" = "1"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\"DisableTaskMgr" = "1"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\"DisableRegistryTools" = "1"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0\"1400" = "0"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3\"1400" = "0"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\1\"1400" = "0"HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Connections\"DefaultConnectionSettings"
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