Virus.Vbinder

Posted: March 12, 2013

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Threat Level:	8/10
Infected PCs:	75

First Seen:	March 12, 2013
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

Virus.Vbinder is a family label for malware that conceals itself by injecting its code into active memory processes, which can make it difficult for security software to detect or remove Virus.Vbinder. Virus.Vbinder tends to be associated with multiple-component PC threats that include malicious DLL files and can play a heavy role in the download and installation of other types of malware with more specialized attacks than its own. Although any particular variant of Virus.Vbinder can exhibit different behaviors, SpywareRemove.com malware experts consider all types of Virus.Vbinder to be high-level PC threats. Sophisticated anti-malware products generally should be used for removing Virus.Vbinder (and anything that Virus.Vbinder might have installed automatically).

Virus.Vbinder: Subverting Your Memory Processes to Deliver Something Unpleasant

Virus.Vbinder can be applied to various types of PC threats that include its basic functions, and often serves as a general downloader that can neither distribute itself nor enact specialized attacks. Hence, Virus.Vbinder usually is accompanied by other types of malware, including such examples as Trojan droppers that install Virus.Vbinder, and spyware, scamware or similar PC threats that are installed by Virus.Vbinder. SpywareRemove.com malware experts also have found Virus.Vbinder closely associated with worms and backdoor Trojans, including the Prolaco, Poison, Bifrose, Hamweq and Pushbot families.

Virus.Vbinder's main functions involve inserting itself malicious code (which is encrypted as an anti-detection measure) into the memory processes of other programs. Usually, essential Windows programs are targeted, although, in cases where Virus.Vbinder is assisting browser-specific PC threats, your browsers' processes also can be typical targets. You may be able to observe Virus.Vbinder indirectly if you can notice its unusual resource usages attached to your memory processes, but SpywareRemove.com malware researchers warn that this can be difficult, at best. Even more dishearteningly than the above, there aren't any other major symptoms of a Virus.Vbinder infection.

Slicing Through the Digital Glue that Binds Virus.Vbinder to Your PC

As a component of PC threats that utilize multiple components for attacking your PC, Virus.Vbinder can assist with almost any type of malicious attack. However, PC threats related to Virus.Vbinder tend to include backdoor vulnerabilities that specifically allow criminals to control your computer from a remote server. These vulnerabilities may be used to alter system settings, delete files, steal information or install programs without your permission – among the other possibilities. As a precaution, any possible Virus.Vbinder infection should be considered a potential high-level threat.

To contain Virus.Vbinder and any connected PC threats, SpywareRemove.com malware experts recommend that you avoid sharing any peripheral devices, as well as allowing other PCs to access your hard drive through a network. Anti-malware software should be able to remove Virus.Vbinder and any other malware that's likely to be installed with Virus.Vbinder, but you may need to enact extra security procedures (such as restarting in Safe Mode) before you can scan your computer.

Aliases

Trj/CI.A [Panda]Generic7_c.BXLS [AVG]UnclassifiedMalware [Comodo]Trojan.Win32.Jorik.Blazebot.nl [Kaspersky]Trj/Genetic.gen [Panda]Win32/Heur [AVG]W32/Llac.ADHP!tr [Fortinet]Virus.Win32.Heur [Ikarus]VirTool:Win32/Vbinder [Microsoft]Mal/Behav-043 [Sophos]Heuristic.LooksLike.Win32.Suspicious.N [McAfee-GW-Edition]TR/Crypt.CFI.Gen [AntiVir]Win32.HLLW.Autoruner1.19944 [DrWeb]Trojan.Win32.Llac.adhp [Kaspersky]Win32:Malware-gen [Avast]
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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:

%APPDATA%\windws\winusb.exe

File name: winusb.exe
Size: 2.16 MB (2162688 bytes)
MD5: 42238c789fe9a53fce5f5e103ecc4547
Detection count: 56
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: %APPDATA%\windws
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: March 12, 2013

%WINDIR%\csrss.exe

File name: csrss.exe
Size: 464.95 KB (464951 bytes)
MD5: 7790e40a84d1f706ff8418e1504acc35
Detection count: 19
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: %WINDIR%
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: April 8, 2013