TROJ_CYCLOG.SM

October 09, 2012
 Analysis by: Erika Bianca Mendoza
 PLATFORM:

Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003

 OVERALL RISK RATING:
 DAMAGE POTENTIAL:
 DISTRIBUTION POTENTIAL:
 REPORTED INFECTION:

  • Threat Type: Trojan

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted: No

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

This Trojan contains logs related to the malicious activities of its main component.

This Trojan arrives as a component bundled with malware/grayware packages. It may be dropped by other malware.

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size:

Varies

File Type:

, Other

Memory Resident:

No

Initial Samples Received Date:

03 Oct 2011

Arrival Details

This Trojan arrives as a component bundled with malware/grayware packages.

It may be dropped by the following malware:

  • BKDR_CYCBOT.SME3

NOTES:
It contains logs related to the malicious activities of its main component.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine:

9.200

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

Remove malware files dropped/downloaded by TROJ_CYCLOG.SM

     BKDR_CYCBOT.SME3

Step 3

Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as TROJ_CYCLOG.SM. 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.

NOTES:

RECOMMENDATIONS

This malware is detected and removed by the latest Trend Micro anti-malware engine and pattern. Always keep pattern files and engines up-to-date. To know more about updating your Trend Micro product's pattern, please refer to the following Trend Micro support page:


Note: The steps apply for specific products indicated in the page.

To actively detect and protect your machine, enable real-time scanning of your Trend Micro anti-malware product. Refer to the following Trend Micro support page to know more about enabling real-time scanning in your Trend Micro product:

To enable Firewall to protect against threats: How do I enable or disable the Personal Firewall of Trend Micro Internet Security?

  • Block malware related websites
  • Be aware of social engineering attacks.
  • Monitor network connections for any suspicious connection or connectivity.
  • Regularly update list of untrusted websites.
  • Avoid downloading software cracks and/or pirated applications.
  • Delete files in the %User Temp% folder


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