TROJ_SWYSYN.SME
Posted: May 14, 2012
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| Threat Level: | 9/10 |
|---|---|
| Infected PCs: | 86 |
| First Seen: | May 14, 2012 |
|---|---|
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
TROJ_SWYSYN.SME is a Trojan that is involved in a spam email attack related to the death of Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boy. TROJ_SWYSYN.SME can also be distributed by other malware infections. TROJ_SWYSYN.SME connects to certain domains in order to inform an attacker of its installation or to drop possibly malevolent files onto the affected computer, which exposes the compromised PC to additional malware infections. TROJ_SWYSYN.SME erases the primarily executed copy of itself. TROJ_SWYSYN.SME adds the copies of itself into the infected computer system and executes them. TROJ_SWYSYN.SME adds the certain shortcut that points to its copy in the User Startup folder so that it can run automatically every time you start your computer. Get rid of TROJ_SWYSYN.SME as early as possible by using a reliable anti-malware application.
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.exe
File name: file.exeSize: 53.24 KB (53248 bytes)
MD5: 98e0705af5ae1dfd4ad6302830b42f98
Detection count: 83
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: May 15, 2012
%System%\winlogin.exe
File name: %System%\winlogin.exeFile type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
%User Startup%\Internet Explorer.lnk
File name: %User Startup%\Internet Explorer.lnkFile type: Shortcut
Mime Type: unknown/lnk
Group: Malware file
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