JAVA_JACKSBOT.BD
Backdoor:Java/Jacksbot.A(Microsoft),HEUR:Backdoor.Java.Generic(Kaspersky)
Windows
Threat Type: Backdoor
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted:
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This backdoor arrives as an attachment to email messages spammed by other malware/grayware or malicious users. It arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.
It requires its main component to successfully perform its intended routine.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Varies
Java Class, JAR
Yes
26 Sep 2014
Arrival Details
This backdoor arrives as an attachment to email messages spammed by other malware/grayware or malicious users.
It arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.
Other Details
This backdoor requires its main component to successfully perform its intended routine.
NOTES:
The dropped file in %User Temp% and the URL connection depends on the parameters passed to its components.
SOLUTION
9.700
11.174.02
27 Sep 2014
11.175.00
28 Sep 2014
Step 1
Before doing any scans, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 users must disable System Restore to allow full scanning of their computers.
Step 2
Note that not all files, folders, and registry keys and entries are installed on your computer during this malware's/spyware's/grayware's execution. This may be due to incomplete installation or other operating system conditions. If you do not find the same files/folders/registry information, please proceed to the next step.
Step 3
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product and note files detected as JAVA_JACKSBOT.BD
Step 4
Restart in Safe Mode
Step 5
Search and delete the file detected as JAVA_JACKSBOT.BD
Step 6
Restart in normal mode and scan your computer with your Trend Micro product for files detected as JAVA_JACKSBOT.BD. 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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