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BackDoor.PlugX.79
Added to the Dr.Web virus database:
2021-01-22
Virus description added:
2021-01-23
Technical Information
Malicious functions
Injects code into
the following system processes:
%WINDIR%\syswow64\svchost.exe
Modifies file system
Creates the following files
%APPDATA%\fyqhffrwuh
%LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\<INETFILES>\low\desktop.ini
%LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\<INETFILES>\low\content.ie5\desktop.ini
%LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\history\low\desktop.ini
%LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\history\low\history.ie5\desktop.ini
%LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\<INETFILES>\low\content.ie5\index.dat
%LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\<INETFILES>\low\content.ie5\g2u8ky80\desktop.ini
%LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\<INETFILES>\low\content.ie5\5d3ujpj9\desktop.ini
%LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\<INETFILES>\low\content.ie5\k7q16gs4\desktop.ini
%LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\<INETFILES>\low\content.ie5\5qlyh81l\desktop.ini
%APPDATA%\microsoft\windows\cookies\low\index.dat
%LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\history\low\history.ie5\index.dat
Sets the 'hidden' attribute to the following files
%LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\<INETFILES>\low\desktop.ini
%LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\<INETFILES>\low\content.ie5\desktop.ini
%LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\<INETFILES>\low\content.ie5\g2u8ky80\desktop.ini
%LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\<INETFILES>\low\content.ie5\5d3ujpj9\desktop.ini
%LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\<INETFILES>\low\content.ie5\k7q16gs4\desktop.ini
%LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\<INETFILES>\low\content.ie5\5qlyh81l\desktop.ini
%LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\history\low\history.ie5\desktop.ini
%LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\history\low\desktop.ini
Deletes the following files
%WINDIR%\microsoft.net\framework\v4.0.30319\asp.netwebadminfiles\images\aspdotnet_logo.jpg
%WINDIR%\microsoft.net\framework\v4.0.30319\asp.netwebadminfiles\images\darkblue_grad.jpg
%WINDIR%\microsoft.net\framework\v4.0.30319\asp.netwebadminfiles\images\help.jpg
%WINDIR%\microsoft.net\framework\v4.0.30319\asp.netwebadminfiles\images\security_watermark.jpg
%WINDIR%\microsoft.net\framework\v4.0.30319\asp.netwebadminfiles\images\topgradrepeat.jpg
%WINDIR%\microsoft.net\framework64\v2.0.50727\asp.netwebadminfiles\images\aspdotnet_logo.jpg
%WINDIR%\microsoft.net\framework64\v2.0.50727\asp.netwebadminfiles\images\darkblue_grad.jpg
%WINDIR%\microsoft.net\framework64\v2.0.50727\asp.netwebadminfiles\images\help.jpg
%WINDIR%\microsoft.net\framework64\v2.0.50727\asp.netwebadminfiles\images\security_watermark.jpg
%WINDIR%\microsoft.net\framework64\v2.0.50727\asp.netwebadminfiles\images\topgradrepeat.jpg
%WINDIR%\microsoft.net\framework64\v4.0.30319\asp.netwebadminfiles\images\aspdotnet_logo.jpg
%WINDIR%\microsoft.net\framework64\v4.0.30319\asp.netwebadminfiles\images\darkblue_grad.jpg
%WINDIR%\microsoft.net\framework64\v4.0.30319\asp.netwebadminfiles\images\help.jpg
%WINDIR%\microsoft.net\framework64\v4.0.30319\asp.netwebadminfiles\images\security_watermark.jpg
%WINDIR%\microsoft.net\framework64\v4.0.30319\asp.netwebadminfiles\images\topgradrepeat.jpg
Network activity
UDP
DNS ASK we####.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK JK#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK ho#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK XJ#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK Cc#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK RL#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK hf#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK bC#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK Qp#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK lV#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK 9r#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK 3J#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK lk#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK YR#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK lG#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK jz#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK uo/wHrBoGtFHkI0Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK da#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK ZC#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK RY#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK BW#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK g9#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK w2#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK WZ#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK C+#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK Ya#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK wd#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK 76#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK M/LLHt0oAtRHkI0Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK Rn#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK ZT#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK G2##Hj2I/eFHkI0Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK r1#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
DNS ASK IL#############Bnp6ePmrYfATLWzkf.wemail.FEERLOOIK.ORG
Miscellaneous
Executes the following
'%WINDIR%\syswow64\svchost.exe'
'%WINDIR%\syswow64\rundll32.exe' "%WINDIR%\syswow64\wininet.DLL",DispatchAPICall 1
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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