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Trojan.Encoder.38985
Added to the Dr.Web virus database:
2024-05-30
Virus description added:
2024-06-01
Technical Information
To ensure autorun and distribution
Creates or modifies the following files
Malicious functions
To complicate detection of its presence in the operating system,
blocks the following features:
User Account Control (UAC)
deletes volume shadow copies.
Reads files which store third party applications passwords
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\adhd_and_obesity.docx
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\aoc_saq_d_v3_merchant.docx
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\archer.avi
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\dial.bmp
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\join.avi
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\nwfieldnotes1966.docx
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\pmd.cer
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\testee.cer
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\thlps_keeper_mayer_1965.docx
Modifies file system
Creates the following files
%APPDATA%\svhost.exe
z:\bootsect.bak
z:\recovery_instructions.html
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0117-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\access.en-us\recovery_instructions.html
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0117-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\recovery_instructions.html
C:\recovery\4cc8e8a4-51d2-11ee-b826-9a90d4dcffb5\recovery_instructions.html
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-00ba-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\recovery_instructions.html
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0115-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\recovery_instructions.html
C:\users\default\appdata\roaming\microsoft\windows\sendto\recovery_instructions.html
%HOMEPATH%\desktop\recovery_instructions.html
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\links\recovery_instructions.html
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\links for united states\recovery_instructions.html
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\microsoft websites\recovery_instructions.html
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\msn websites\recovery_instructions.html
C:\users\default\recovery_instructions.html
%HOMEPATH%\contacts\recovery_instructions.html
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-00a1-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\recovery_instructions.html
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0044-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\recovery_instructions.html
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0043-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\recovery_instructions.html
z:\boot\bcd.log1
z:\boot\recovery_instructions.html
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0011-0000-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\recovery_instructions.html
z:\boot\bcd.log2
z:\boot\bootstat.dat
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0016-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\recovery_instructions.html
z:\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-3150914307-1777937420-491476919-1000\desktop.ini
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0018-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\recovery_instructions.html
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-001a-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\recovery_instructions.html
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-001b-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\recovery_instructions.html
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-002c-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\proof.en\recovery_instructions.html
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-002c-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\proof.es\recovery_instructions.html
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-002c-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\proof.fr\recovery_instructions.html
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-002c-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\recovery_instructions.html
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0019-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\recovery_instructions.html
%HOMEPATH%\favorites\windows live\recovery_instructions.html
%HOMEPATH%\searches\recovery_instructions.html
Moves the following files
from z:\boot\bcd.log1 to z:\boot\bcd.log1.nett
from z:\boot\bcd.log2 to z:\boot\bcd.log2.nett
from z:\boot\bootstat.dat to z:\boot\bootstat.dat.nett
from z:\bootsect.bak to z:\bootsect.bak.nett
Modifies the following files
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0011-0000-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\office32ww.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0115-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\branding.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-00ba-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\setup.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-00ba-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\groovemui.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-00a1-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\setup.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-00a1-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\onenotemui.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0044-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\setup.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0044-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\infopathmui.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0043-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\setup.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0043-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\office32mui.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-002c-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\setup.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-002c-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\proofing.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-002c-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\proof.fr\proof.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-002c-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\proof.es\proof.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-002c-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\proof.en\proof.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-001b-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\wordmui.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-001b-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\setup.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-001a-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\setup.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-001a-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\outlookmui.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0019-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\setup.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0019-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\publishermui.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0018-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\setup.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0018-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\powerpointmui.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0016-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\setup.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0016-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\excelmui.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0011-0000-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\setup.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0011-0000-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\proplusww.xml
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0011-0000-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\pkeyconfig-office.xrm-ms
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0115-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\microsoft.vc90.crt.manifest
C:\msocache\all users\{90140000-0115-0409-1000-0000000ff1ce}-c\officemui.xml
Modifies multiple files.
Modifies user data files (Trojan.Encoder).
Changes user data files extensions (Trojan.Encoder).
Network activity
Connects to
'<LOCALNET>.117.1':445
'<LOCALNET>.117.1':139
Miscellaneous
Creates and executes the following
Executes the following
'%WINDIR%\syswow64\wbem\wmic.exe' SHADOWCOPY /nointeractive
'<SYSTEM32>\taskeng.exe' {F4705601-021E-4F85-A33B-7A3ADAE0CA22} S-1-5-21-3150914307-1777937420-491476919-1000:ohdlpnhmex\user:Interactive:[1]
'%APPDATA%\svhost.exe' ' (with hidden window)
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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