RTKT_BUREY.T
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003
Threat Type: Trojan
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: No
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This Trojan arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites. It may be dropped by other malware.
It hides files, processes, and/or registry entries.
It requires its main component to successfully perform its intended routine.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
1,447 bytes
SYS
Yes
05 Aug 2011
Arrival Details
This Trojan arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.
It may be dropped by the following malware:
- TROJ_GENOME.APH
Autostart Technique
This Trojan registers itself as a system service to ensure its automatic execution at every system startup by adding the following registry entries:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\{malware filename}
ImagePath = "\??\{malware path and file name}"
Rootkit Capabilities
This Trojan is used by other malware for its rootkit functionalities.
It hides files, processes, and/or registry entries.
Other Details
This Trojan requires its main component to successfully perform its intended routine.
SOLUTION
9.200
8.334.02
05 Aug 2011
Step 1
For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 users, before doing any scans, please make sure you disable System Restore to allow full scanning of your computer.
Step 2
Identify and delete files detected as RTKT_BUREY.T using either the Startup Disk or Recovery Console
Step 4
Delete this registry key
Important: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this step only if you know how or you can ask assistance from your system administrator. Else, check this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\
- {malware filename}
- {malware filename}
Step 5
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as RTKT_BUREY.T. If the detected files have already been cleaned, deleted, or quarantined by your Trend Micro product, no further step is required. You may opt to simply delete the quarantined files. Please check this Knowledge Base page for more information.
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