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BackDoor.PlugX.78

Added to the Dr.Web virus database: 2021-01-22

Virus description added:

Technical Information

To ensure autorun and distribution
Modifies the following registry keys
  • [<HKCU>\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] '' = '%APPDATA%\IntegratedAwes\IntegratedAwes.exe'
Malicious functions
Injects code into
the following user processes:
  • iexplore.exe
Modifies file system
Creates the following files
  • %APPDATA%\pqrtyg
  • %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\vf59fuvp\desktop.ini
  • %LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\<INETFILES>\low\content.ie5\4ag4q0jj\desktop.ini
  • %LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\<INETFILES>\low\content.ie5\nihr9f6l\desktop.ini
  • %LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\<INETFILES>\low\content.ie5\xsnzwyfw\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\history\low\desktop.ini
  • %LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\history\low\history.ie5\desktop.ini
  • %LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\<INETFILES>\low\content.ie5\vf59fuvp\desktop.ini
  • %LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\<INETFILES>\low\content.ie5\4ag4q0jj\desktop.ini
  • %LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\<INETFILES>\low\content.ie5\nihr9f6l\desktop.ini
  • %LOCALAPPDATA%\microsoft\windows\<INETFILES>\low\content.ie5\xsnzwyfw\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
Moves itself
  • from <Full path to file> to %APPDATA%\integratedawes\integratedawes.exe
Network activity
Connects to
  • 'sb####.webssl9.info':53
UDP
  • DNS ASK sb####.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK mw#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK li#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK YB##Hgudk/rzM4vIc0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK Aj#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK ew/pHo2bNwXzM4vIc0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK Wx#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK vn#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK Qo##HuHl/zDzM4vIc0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK Zp#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK Mr#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK Og#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK Nl#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK 1R#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK Qe#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK de#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK Ir#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK 1Q#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK nz#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK EX#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK Gb#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK td#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK j+#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK wU##HhC8zK/zM4vIc0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK RE#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK uQ#/HiwhWh/zM4vIc0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK 0j##Hque/SrzM4vIc0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK IB#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK ub#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK VP#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK Dd#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK wV#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK Dy#############Ic0P5jBdLECIuwYvo.sbuudd.webssl9.info
  • DNS ASK
Miscellaneous
Executes the following
  • '%ProgramFiles(x86)%\internet explorer\iexplore.exe'
  • '%WINDIR%\syswow64\rundll32.exe' "%WINDIR%\syswow64\WININET.dll",DispatchAPICall 1

Curing recommendations

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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  1. 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.
  2. 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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