Analysis by: Kathleen Notario
 PLATFORM:

Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003

 OVERALL RISK RATING:
 DAMAGE POTENTIAL:
 DISTRIBUTION POTENTIAL:
 REPORTED INFECTION:

  • Threat Type: Trojan

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted: No

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

However, as of this writing, the said sites are inaccessible.

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size: 325 bytes
File Type: HTML, HTM
Memory Resident: No
Initial Samples Received Date: 06 Nov 2010
Payload: Connects to URLs/Ips

Other Details

This Trojan connects to the following possibly malicious URL:

  • http://{BLOCKED}ear.ru

However, as of this writing, the said sites are inaccessible.

NOTES:

Based on analysis of the codes, it has the following capabilities:

  • Redirect to other sites and perform other routines.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine: 8.900

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 to delete files detected as JS_REDIREC.SMV. 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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