HTTP_REQUEST_QAKBOT5

January 21, 2014
 PLATFORM:

Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)

 OVERALL RISK RATING:
 REPORTED INFECTION:

  • Threat Type: Others

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

This is the Trend Micro detection for malicious network packets that may manifest any of the following actions:

  • Communication to command and control servers

  • Sending stolen information

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

Heuristic Detection

This is the Trend Micro heuristic detection for suspicious files that manifest similar behavior and characteristics as the following malware:

If your Trend Micro product detects a file under this detection name, do not execute the file.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine:

9.700

NOTES:

Using the Trend Micro System Information Collector (SIC) Tool

To get an accurate analysis of your system, Trend Micro recommends downloading and scanning your system using our System Information Collector (SIC) tool. The SIC tool scans your system and outputs a log file. It helps in investigating suspicious files, processes, and activities in your system.

Refer to the following Trend Micro eSupport page to know more about the tool and to download a version suitable for you:

After scanning your system and obtaining the log file output, kindly submit your log files in the eSupport portal.

Submitting Samples

If you identified suspicious files, you may submit them to us. Sample files for submission must be in ZIP format and should be password-protected. To submit a ZIP file, file compression software such as Winzip must be used. A trial version of Winzip is available at www.winzip.com.

To compress a file, please follow the steps below:

  1. Right-click on the file and select Add to Zip.
  2. Enter a file name for the zip file.
  3. On the Options menu, choose Encrpyt. In the input box, type virus. This serves as the password for the zip file.
  4. Send the sample through the following channels:
    • For Trend Micro Premium customers, please submit a virus support case by clicking here:
    https://success.trendmicro.com/
    • For Trend Micro non-Premium customers, please contact your local support network by visiting your Trend Micro regional website.
    • For non-Trend Micro customers, scan your system with HouseCall, our highly popular and capable on-demand scanner for identifying and removing viruses, Trojans, worms, unwanted browser plug-ins, and other malware.


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