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Trojan.Encoder.33172
Added to the Dr.Web virus database:
2020-11-20
Virus description added:
2020-11-21
Technical Information
To ensure autorun and distribution
Modifies the following registry keys
[<HKCU>\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce] 'WindowsUpdateCheck' = '<Full path to file>'
Creates or modifies the following files
%APPDATA%\microsoft\windows\start menu\programs\zxczcxsa\ewfewcxz.exe
Creates the following files on removable media
<Drive name for removable media>:\.c4d1664ef40ce18f8d41
<Drive name for removable media>:\fi51.doc
<Drive name for removable media>:\lisp_success.doc
<Drive name for removable media>:\applicantform_en.doc
<Drive name for removable media>:\508softwareandos.doc
<Drive name for removable media>:\testee.cer
<Drive name for removable media>:\sdksampleprivdeveloper.cer
<Drive name for removable media>:\contosoroot_1.cer
<Drive name for removable media>:\sdkfailsafeemulator.cer
<Drive name for removable media>:\testcertificate.cer
<Drive name for removable media>:\pmd.cer
<Drive name for removable media>:\coffee.bmp
<Drive name for removable media>:\dialmap.bmp
<Drive name for removable media>:\toolbar.bmp
<Drive name for removable media>:\dashborder_192.bmp
<Drive name for removable media>:\dashborder_144.bmp
<Drive name for removable media>:\split.avi
<Drive name for removable media>:\000814251_video_01.avi
<Drive name for removable media>:\uep_form_786_bulletin_1726i602.doc
<Drive name for removable media>:\wrar520.exe
Modifies file system
Creates the following files
%TEMP%\killer.bat
%TEMP%\kdclogq.vbs
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\local\.c4d1664ef40ce18f8d41
<Current directory>\ids.txt
z:\.c4d1664ef40ce18f8d41
D:\.c4d1664ef40ce18f8d41
D:\$recycle.bin\.c4d1664ef40ce18f8d41
D:\system volume information\.c4d1664ef40ce18f8d41
z:\system volume information\.c4d1664ef40ce18f8d41
Sets the 'hidden' attribute to the following files
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\local\.c4d1664ef40ce18f8d41
D:\.c4d1664ef40ce18f8d41
<Drive name for removable media>:\.c4d1664ef40ce18f8d41
D:\$recycle.bin\.c4d1664ef40ce18f8d41
z:\.c4d1664ef40ce18f8d41
D:\system volume information\.c4d1664ef40ce18f8d41
z:\system volume information\.c4d1664ef40ce18f8d41
Modifies user data files (Trojan.Encoder).
Changes user data files extensions (Trojan.Encoder).
Miscellaneous
Creates and executes the following
'%WINDIR%\syswow64\wscript.exe' "%TEMP%\Kdclogq.vbs"
'%WINDIR%\syswow64\cmd.exe' /c ""%TEMP%\killer.bat" "' (with hidden window)
Executes the following
'%WINDIR%\syswow64\cmd.exe' /c @echo off
sc config browser
sc config browser start=enabled
vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
sc stop vss
sc config vss start=disabled
sc stop MongoDB
sc config MongoDB start=disabl...
'%WINDIR%\syswow64\cmd.exe' /c ""%TEMP%\killer.bat" "
'%WINDIR%\syswow64\cmd.exe' /c "color b & @sc delete "XT800Service_Personal" & @sc delete SQLSERVERAGENT & @sc delete SQLWriter & @sc delete SQLBrowser & @sc delete MSSQLFDLauncher & @sc delete MSSQLSERVER & @sc delete Qc...
'%WINDIR%\syswow64\cmd.exe' /c "color b & @sc delete "DAService_TCP" & @sc delete "eCard-TTransServer" & @sc delete eCardMPService & @sc delete EnergyDataService & @sc delete UI0Detect & @sc delete K3MobileService & @sc d...
'%WINDIR%\syswow64\cmd.exe' /c "color b & @sc delete OracleOraDb11g_home1ClrAgent & @sc delete OracleOraDb11g_home1TNSListener & @sc delete OracleVssWriterORCL & @sc delete OracleServiceORCL & @sc delete aspnet_state @sc ...
'%WINDIR%\syswow64\cmd.exe' /c "color b & @sc delete "UWS LoPriv Services" & @sc delete ftnlsv3 & @sc delete ftnlses3 & @sc delete FxService & @sc delete "UtilDev Web Server Pro" & @sc delete ftusbrdwks & @sc delete ftusb...
'%WINDIR%\syswow64\cmd.exe' /c "@color b & sc delete MSCRMAsyncService & @sc delete REPLICA & @sc delete RTCATS & @sc delete RTCAVMCU & @sc delete RtcQms & @sc delete RTCMEETINGMCU & @sc delete RTCIMMCU & @sc delete RTCDA...
'%WINDIR%\syswow64\cmd.exe' /c "color a & @net stop U8WorkerService1 & @net stop U8WorkerService2 & @net stop "memcached Server" & @net stop Apache2.4 & @net stop UFIDAWebService & @net stop MSComplianceAudit & @net stop ...
'%WINDIR%\syswow64\cmd.exe' /c "color a & @net stop HaoZipSvc & @net stop "igfxCUIService2.0.0.0" & @net stop Realtek11nSU & @net stop xenlite & @net stop XenSvc & @net stop Apache2.2 & @net stop "Synology Drive VSS Servi...
'%WINDIR%\syswow64\cmd.exe' /c "color a & @net stop UIODetect & @net stop VMwareHostd & @net stop TeamViewer8 & @net stop VMUSBArbService & @net stop VMAuthdService & @net stop wanxiao-monitor & @net stop WebAttendServer ...
'%WINDIR%\syswow64\cmd.exe' /c "color e & @taskkill /IM VBoxSDS.exe /F & @taskkill /IM mysqld.exe /F & @taskkill /IM TeamViewer_Service.exe /F & @taskkill /IM TeamViewer.exe /F & @taskkill /IM CasLicenceServer.exe /F & @t...
'%WINDIR%\syswow64\cmd.exe' /c "color e & @taskkill /IM BackupExec.exe /F & @taskkill /IM Att.exe /F & @taskkill /IM mdm.exe /F & @taskkill /IM BackupExecManagementService.exe /F & @taskkill /IM bengine.exe /F & @taskkill...
'%WINDIR%\syswow64\cmd.exe' /c "color e & @taskkill /IM pg_ctl.exe /F & @taskkill /IM rcrelay.exe /F & @taskkill /IM SogouImeBroker.exe /F & @taskkill /IM CCenter.exe /F & @taskkill /IM ScanFrm.exe /F & @taskkill /IM d_ma...
'%WINDIR%\syswow64\cmd.exe' /c "color e & @taskkill /IM ThunderPlatform.exe /F & @taskkill /IM iexplore.exe /F & @taskkill /IM vm-agent.exe /F & @taskkill /IM vm-agent-daemon.exe /F & @taskkill /IM eSightService.exe /F & ...
'%WINDIR%\syswow64\cmd.exe' /c "color e & @taskkill /IM sqlservr.exe /F & @taskkill /IM httpd.exe /F & @taskkill /IM java.exe /F & @taskkill /IM fdhost.exe /F & @taskkill /IM fdlauncher.exe /F & @taskkill /IM reportingser...
Curing recommendations
Windows
macOS
Linux
Android
If the operating system (OS) can be loaded (either normally or in safe mode), download Dr.Web Security Space and run a full scan of your computer and removable media you use. More about Dr.Web Security Space .
If you cannot boot the OS, change the BIOS settings to boot your system from a CD or USB drive. Download the image of the emergency system repair disk Dr.Web® LiveDisk , mount it on a USB drive or burn it to a CD/DVD. After booting up with this media, run a full scan and cure all the detected threats.
Use Dr.Web Anti-virus for macOS to run a full scan of your Mac.
If the mobile device is operating normally, download and install Dr.Web for Android. Run a full system scan and follow recommendations to neutralize the detected threats.
If the mobile device has been locked by Android.Locker ransomware (the message on the screen tells you that you have broken some law or demands a set ransom amount; or you will see some other announcement that prevents you from using the handheld normally), do the following:
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;
Switch off your device and turn it on as normal.
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