W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h

Posted: February 27, 2013

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Ranking:	4,384
Threat Level:	2/10
Infected PCs:	8,504

First Seen:	February 27, 2013
Last Seen:	October 14, 2023
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h is a worm that uses advanced techniques (such as polymorphism) to distribute itself and avoid detection. W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h's current payloads largely consist of variants of Zbot Trojans and various backdoor Trojans. Like other members of W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb, W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h can make alterations to its own code to confuse anti-malware software and, like any worm, W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h can create copies of itself in multiple locations. SpywareRemove.com malware experts still recommend the usage of anti-malware products for removing W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h, like all high-level PC threats, but also encourage you to try to disable and contain W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h as much as possible in the process of disinfecting your PC.

W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h: a Parasite that Slithers Around in Ways You Might Not Anticipate

W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h is a recent variant of W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb that has been implicated in infections that are related to Trojans with backdoor capabilities: features that allow criminals to take over your computer through commands that are issued from a remote Command & Control server. Besides installing other malware, W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h also may use its download functions to update itself, which makes reacting to W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h and exterminating W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h quickly particularly important.

SpywareRemove.com malware researchers have outlined the following basic infection methods for W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h, many of which are shared by other members of its family:

W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h can create copies of itself that are placed in removable drives (such as the USB drive) and network-shared locations. While doing so, W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h's copies will be named after preexisting files in the same location, whereas the original files with the same names will be flagged as Hidden. Another change to your file-viewing settings will prevent you from seeing the files that W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h has concealed. In some cases, W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h also may create extra copies of itself with names like 'Porn.exe,' 'Secret.exe' or 'Passwords.exe.' PCs with the Autorun feature enabled may be infected by contact with these locations automatically, although most modern PCs will require the victim to launch W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h's file manually.
W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h also adds itself to archive files such as ZIP and RAR files. So far, these copies of W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h only use the name 'Sexy.exe,' instead of copying the names of preexisting files. These changes should be observable immediately by paying attention to the file size of the infected files.

W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h also can make minor alterations to its own code and files for the purposes of evading anti-malware software. However, W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h and its family have been thoroughly identified, and assuming that your anti-malware products are updated, you should have minimal problems in detecting most variants of W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h.

The Stakes When You Let W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h Have Run of Your Computer

In addition to distributing itself, W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h's major functions are limited to enabling other malware to be installed and launched in a stealthy manner. However, W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h's payloads are noted for their ability to target and steal extremely confidential information, including account passwords and information that's related to your bank finances. These attacks may not display symptoms, and you shouldn't expect to be able to detect malware that's installed by W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h if you're not using appropriate anti-malware software for the purpose.

Because W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h and everything that's installed by W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h is, as a whole, a high-level threat to your PC's safety and privacy, you should respond to any possible W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h attack as quickly as you can. SpywareRemove.com malware researchers recommend that you reboot into Safe Mode before scanning your PC – since this will disable many PC threats and allow your anti-malware software the maximum freedom possible to detect and remove W32/Autorun.worm.aaeb-h.

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:

autorun.inf

File name: autorun.inf
Mime Type: unknown/inf
Group: Malware file

Additional Information

The following URL's were detected:

takhiza.com