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HTTP_VAWTRAK_REQUEST-3

July 03, 2014
 PLATFORM:

Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)

 OVERALL RISK RATING:
 DAMAGE POTENTIAL:
 REPORTED INFECTION:
 SYSTEM IMPACT RATING:
 INFORMATION EXPOSURE:

  • Threat Type: Backdoor

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW


This is the Trend Micro detection for malicious network packets that may manifest any of the following actions:

  • Communication to command and control servers

  • Downloading of files

  • Receiving bot commands

  • Sending stolen information

The following malware family is related to this detection:

  • VAWTRAK

If your Trend Micro product detects malicious network packets, your system may have malware that sends the network packets. Scan your system with your Trend Micro product to locate the malware. Delete the malware immediately, especially if the detected files came from an untrusted or an unknown source (e.g., a website of doubtful nature). However, if you have reason to believe that the detected file is non-malicious, you may submit a sample for further analysis. Detailed analysis will be done on submitted samples, and corresponding removal instructions will be provided, if necessary.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine:

9.700

NOTES:

To get an accurate analysis of your system, Trend Micro recommends downloading and scanning your system using our Trend Micro Anti-Threat Toolkit (ATTK) tool. This tool scans your system and outputs a log file. It helps in investigating suspicious files, processes, and activities in your system.

Refer to the following Trend Micro eSupport page to know more about the tool and to download a version suitable for you:

Office users (OSCE, WFBS)

http://esupport.trendmicro.com/solution/en-us/1059565.aspx

Home users (Titanium)

https://esupport.trendmicro.com/solution/en-us/1059509.aspx


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