Trojan:Win32/Tobfy!mp3
Posted: January 3, 2013
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.
Trend Path: The Trend Path, utilizing an up arrow, down arrow or equal symbol, represents the level of recent movement of a particular threat. Up arrows represent an increase, down arrows represent a decline and the equal symbol represent no change to a threat's recent movement.
% 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 |
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| Infected PCs: | 19 |
| First Seen: | January 3, 2013 |
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| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Trojan:Win32/Tobfy!mp3 is a ransomware Trojan that propagates via a malicious audio file (MP3) containing a bogus FBI warning message that states your computer is blocked for violation of federal laws. Trojan:Win32/Tobfy!mp3 pretends to come from a legal security institution and covers all other windows on your PC making it unusable. Trojan:Win32/Tobfy!mp3 locks the targeted PC and demands a ransom from victims to be paid via Ukash, Paysafecard, Green Dot MoneyPak and Ultimate Game Card to restore access to the machine. Trojan:Win32/Tobfy!mp3 displays a fake pop-up audio message repeatedly, which cannot be stopped by affected PC users. If your computer has been contaminated with a particular malicious file, this indicates that your PC has been also corrupted by other ransomware infections. These components may prevent access to your computer by covering your desktop with a page that also demands payment of the fine.
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:virus.zip
File name: virus.zipSize: 275.6 KB (275606 bytes)
MD5: a3147aba37ee03ffc1a56924906d2681
Detection count: 78
Mime Type: unknown/zip
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: January 7, 2013
sound.mp3
File name: sound.mp3Size: 18.25 KB (18252 bytes)
MD5: 819be88d910d97bb06e02bc255977999
Detection count: 43
Mime Type: unknown/mp3
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: January 7, 2013
Additional Information
| # | Message |
|---|---|
| 1 | 'FBI warning. Your computer is blocked for violation of federal law.' |
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