Generic.dx!51AC2AA0

This page shows details and results of our analysis on the malware Generic.dx!51AC2AA0

Overview

This is a Trojan detection. Unlike viruses, Trojans do not self-replicate. They are spread manually, often under the premise that they are beneficial or wanted. The most common installation methods involve system or security exploitation, and unsuspecting users manually executing unknown programs. Distribution channels include e-mail, malicious or hacked Web pages, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), peer-to-peer networks, etc.


Minimum DAT

5378 (2008-09-05)

Updated DAT

5378 (2008-09-05)

Minimum Engine

5.3.00

File Length

1001840

Description Added

2008-09-07

Description Modified

2008-09-07

Malware Proliferation

Characteristics

File PropertyProperty Value
FileName86c11552.exe
McAfee DetectionPWS-Banker
Length1,001,840 bytes
CRC51AC2AA0
MD586C11552517CED2640549D1CFDE66959
SHA1CAF7DDB69080791A1B4CE5EDD698D618FDFAD3FD

Other Common Detection Aliases

Company NameDetection Name
ahnlabWin-Trojan/Banker.1001840
avastWin32:Trojan-gen {Other}
AVG (GriSoft)Generic10.OSI
AviraTR/Crypt.CFI.Gen
BitDefenderGeneric.Banker.Delf.757D1B86
clamavTrojan.Spy.Banker-94
eSafe (Alladin)Win32.Stration
Eset~a variant of Win32/Spy.Banker
microsoftTrojanSpy:Win32/Bancos.gen!A
normanw32/packed/mew_1.a
panda~NEW_VIRUS
SophosMal/Banspy-F
SymantecTrojan Horse
Trend MicroCryp_MEW-11
V-Buster~Packed/MEW

Avert® Labs has observed the following system activities:

ActivityRisk Level
Enumerates open windows
Medium
Writes executable in the windows folder
Low
Creates registry keys and data values to persist on OS reboot
Informational

Other detections that have been observed.

FileNameMcAfee Supported
%WINDIR%\system32\taskmgnr.exe
PWS-Banker

System Changes

These are general defaults for typical path variables. (Although they may differ, these examples are common.):
%WinDir% = \WINDOWS (Windows 9x/ME/XP/Vista), \WINNT (Windows NT/2000)
%SystemDir% = \WINDOWS\SYSTEM (Windows 98/ME), \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 (Windows XP/Vista), \WINNT\SYSTEM32 (Windows NT/2000)
%ProgramFiles% = \Program Files

The following files have been added to the system:

  • %WINDIR%\kb03032008.txt
  • %WINDIR%\system32\taskmgnr.exe
  • The following registry elements have been changed:

  • hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run\
    • taskmgnr = c:\windows\system32\taskmgnr.exe
  • Symptoms

    This symptoms of this detection are the files, registry, and network communication referenced in the characteristics section.

    Method of Infection

    Trojans do not self-replicate. They are spread manually, often under the premise that the executable is something beneficial. Distribution channels include IRC, peer-to-peer networks, newsgroup postings, e-mail, etc.

    Removal

    All Users:

    Please use the following instructions for all supported versions of Windows to remove threats and other potential risks:

    1.Disable System Restore .

    2.Update to current engine and DAT files for detection and removal.

    3.Run a complete system scan.

    Modifications made to the system Registry and/or INI files for the purposes of hooking system startup, will be successfully removed if cleaning with the recommended engine and DAT combination (or higher).

    1. Please go to the Microsoft Recovery Console and restore a clean MBR.

    On windows XP:

    Insert the Windows XP CD into the CD-ROM drive and restart the computer.
    When the "Welcome to Setup" screen appears, press R to start the Recovery Console.
    Select the Windows installation that is compromised and provide the administrator password
    Issue 'fixmbr' command to restore the Master Boot Record
    Follow onscreen instructions
    Reset and remove the CD from CD-ROM drive.


    On Windows Vista and 7:

    Insert the Windows CD into the CD-ROM drive and restart the computer.
    Click on "Repair Your Computer"
    When the System Recovery Options dialog comes up, choose the Command Prompt.
    Issue 'bootrec /fixmbr' command to restore the Master Boot Record
    Follow onscreen instructions
    Reset and remove the CD from CD-ROM drive.

    Variants