RTKT_RAMNIT.KC
Trojan:WinNT/Ramnit.gen!a (Microsoft), Hacktool.Rootkit (Symantec), Generic.dx!zw (McAfee)
Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)
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Threat Type: Trojan
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted:
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This Trojan may be dropped by other malware.
It exports functions used by other malware.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
15,360 bytes
SYS
Yes
03 Dec 2012
Arrival Details
This Trojan may be dropped by other malware.
Other Details
This Trojan exports functions used by other malware.
NOTES:
It hooks the following APIs to perform its intended routine.
- ZwCreateKey
- ZwCreateKeyTransacted
- ZwOpenKey
- ZwOpenKeyEx
- ZwOpenKeyTransacted
- ZwOpenKeyTransactedEx
SOLUTION
9.300
8.566.03
03 Dec 2012
8.567.00
03 Dec 2012
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
Remove the malware/grayware file that dropped/downloaded RTKT_RAMNIT.KC
Step 3
Restart in normal mode and scan your computer with your Trend Micro product for files detected as RTKT_RAMNIT.KC. 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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