BKDR_AGENT.AGEY
Backdoor.Win32.Agent.hsx (Kaspersky), Downloader (Symantec), TR/Crypt.CFI.Gen (Avira),
Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Server 2003
Threat Type: Backdoor
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted:
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This Backdoor may be dropped by other malware. It arrives as a component bundled with malware/grayware/spyware packages.
It acts as a proxy server to allow remote malicious user to use the affected systems to hide their identities when performing malicious activities.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Arrival Details
This Backdoor may be dropped by the following malware:
- WORM_IRCBOT.BRL
It arrives as a component bundled with malware/grayware/spyware packages.
Proxy Server Routine
This Backdoor acts as a proxy server to allow remote malicious user to use the affected systems to hide their identities when performing malicious activities.
SOLUTION
Step 1
- Remove malware files dropped/downloaded by BKDR_AGENT.AGEY
- WORM_IRCBOT.BRL
Step 2
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product and note files detected as BKDR_AGENT.AGEY
Step 3
Restart in Safe Mode
Step 4
Restart in normal mode and scan your computer with your Trend Micro product for files detected as BKDR_AGENT.AGEY 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.
Step 5
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as BKDR_AGENT.AGEY 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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