WORM_KEPSY.A
Backdoor:Win32/Caphaw.N (Microsoft), Troj/Shype-A (Sophos)
Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Threat Type: Worm
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted:
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This worm may be dropped by other malware.
It is a component of other malware.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
284,672 bytes
DLL
18 Jan 2013
Arrival Details
This worm may be dropped by the following malware:
- WORM_BUBLIK
Installation
This worm is a component of other malware.
NOTES:
This worm is a plugin used by WORM_BUBLIK malware in order to propagate via Skype. This also has the capability to clear Skype Message history.
SOLUTION
9.300
9.666.05
19 Jan 2013
9.667.00
20 Jan 2013
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 dropped/downloaded by WORM_KEPSY.A
- WORM_BUBLIK
Step 3
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as WORM_KEPSY.A. 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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