BKDR_CAPHAW.BC
Backdoor:Win32/Caphaw.K (Microsoft), a variant of Win32/Injector.VKO trojan (ESET)
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003
Threat Type: Backdoor
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted:
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This backdoor arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.
It deletes itself after execution.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
131,072 bytes
EXE
Yes
22 Aug 2012
Arrival Details
This backdoor 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 connects to the following possibly malicious URL:
- https://{BLOCKED}-upd.at
It deletes itself after execution.
SOLUTION
9.200
9.338.07
22 Aug 2012
9.339.00
22 Aug 2012
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
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product and note files detected as BKDR_CAPHAW.BC
Step 3
Restart in Safe Mode
Step 4
Search and delete the file detected as BKDR_CAPHAW.BC
*Note: Some component files may be hidden. Please make sure you check the Search Hidden Files and Folders checkbox in the More advanced options option to include all hidden files and folders in the search result.
To manually delete a malware/grayware file from the affected system:
- Right-click Start then click Search....
- In the Named input box, type the name of the file that was detected earlier.
- In the Look In drop-down list, select My Computer then press Enter.
- Once located, select the file then press SHIFT+DELETE to delete it.
Step 5
Restart in normal mode and scan your computer with your Trend Micro product for files detected as BKDR_CAPHAW.BC. 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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