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Trojan.Encoder.32969
Added to the Dr.Web virus database:
2020-10-31
Virus description added:
2020-11-01
Technical Information
To ensure autorun and distribution
Creates or modifies the following files
<SYSTEM32>\tasks\internet explorer error handling
Malicious functions
Reads files which store third party applications passwords
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\64bit_notes.htm
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\holycrosschurchinstructions.docx
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\hadac_newsletter_july_2010_final.docx
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\glidescope_review_rev_010.docx
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\february_catalogue__2015.doc
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\dialmap.bmp
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\dial.bmp
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\issi2013_template_for_posters.docx
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\delete.avi
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\cveuropeo.doc
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\contosoroot_1.cer
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\contoso.cer
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\adhd_and_obesity.docx
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\testcertificate.cer
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\sdksampleunprivdeveloper.cer
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\dashborder_192.bmp
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\tileimage.bmp
Modifies file system
Creates the following files
%HOMEPATH%\contacts\desktop.ini.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\windows live\windows live spaces.url.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\windows live\windows live mail.url.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\windows live\windows live gallery.url.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\windows live\get windows live.url.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\microsoft websites\microsoft store.url.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\microsoft websites\microsoft at work.url.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\microsoft websites\microsoft at home.url.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\microsoft websites\ie site on microsoft.com.url.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\microsoft websites\ie add-on site.url.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\msn websites\msnbc news.url.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\msn websites\msn.url.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\msn websites\msn sports.url.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\msn websites\msn money.url.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\msn websites\msn entertainment.url.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\msn websites\msn autos.url.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\desktop.ini.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\links\downloads.lnk.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\about_ur_files.txt
%HOMEPATH%\links\recentplaces.lnk.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\ntuser.pol.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\ntuser.ini.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\ntuser.dat.log2.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\ntuser.dat.log1.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\videos\desktop.ini.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\searches\desktop.ini.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\searches\indexed locations.search-ms.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\searches\everywhere.search-ms.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\saved games\desktop.ini.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\pictures\desktop.ini.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\ntuser.dat{016888bd-6c6f-11de-8d1d-001e0bcde3ec}.tmcontainer00000000000000000002.regtrans-ms.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\ntuser.dat{016888bd-6c6f-11de-8d1d-001e0bcde3ec}.tmcontainer00000000000000000001.regtrans-ms.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\ntuser.dat{016888bd-6c6f-11de-8d1d-001e0bcde3ec}.tm.blf.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\music\desktop.ini.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\links\desktop.ini.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\links for united states\desktop.ini.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\links\desktop.lnk.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\links for united states\usa.gov.url.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\winmine.exe.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\dotnetfx45_full_setup.exe.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\desktop.ini.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\cveuropeo.doc.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\contosoroot_1.cer.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\contoso.cer.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\adhd_and_obesity.docx.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\total commander 64 bit.lnk.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\testcertificate.cer.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\telegram.lnk.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\sdksampleunprivdeveloper.cer.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\qip 2012.lnk.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\mail.ru agent.lnk.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\icq.lnk.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\64bit_notes.htm.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\contacts\user.contact.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\skypesetup.exe.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\documents\desktop.ini.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\links\desktop.ini.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\downloads\chromesetup.exe.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\links\web slice gallery.url.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\links\suggested sites.url.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\downloads\winamp5666_full_all.exe.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\downloads\tcmd851ax64.exe.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\downloads\pidgin-2.10.11.exe.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\downloads\mirc741.exe.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\downloads\magent_rfrset.exe.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\downloads\jre-8u45-windows-x64.exe.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\downloads\icq_rfrset.exe.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\downloads\desktop.ini.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\downloads\thunderbird setup 31.6.0.exe.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\downloads\steamsetup.exe.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\downloads\opera_ni_stable.exe.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\downloads\k-lite_codec_pack_1110_mega_dlm.exe.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\downloads\k-lite_codec_pack_1110_mega.exe.vaggen
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\links for united states\gobiernousa.gov.url.vaggen
nul
Modifies user data files (Trojan.Encoder).
Changes user data files extensions (Trojan.Encoder).
Miscellaneous
Executes the following
'%WINDIR%\syswow64\schtasks.exe' /create /sc minute /mo 3 /tn "Internet Explorer Error Handling" /tr %APPDATA%\Monitor\cware.exe
Curing recommendations
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Load your smartphone or tablet in the safe mode (depending on the operating system version and specifications of the particular mobile device involved, this procedure can be performed in various ways; seek clarification from the user guide that was shipped with the device, or contact its manufacturer);
Once you have activated safe mode, install the Dr.Web for Android onto the infected handheld and run a full scan of the system; follow the steps recommended for neutralizing the threats that have been detected;
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