RANSOM_PABLUKLOCK.A
TR/FakeSupport.kcqzb (Avira); Trojan.ScreenLocker (Emsisoft); RDN/Generic FakeAlert (McAfee); Ransom.LockScreen (Malwarebytes)
Windows
Threat Type: Trojan
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: No
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This Trojan arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Arrival Details
This Trojan arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.
Other System Modifications
This Trojan adds the following registry entries:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
System
DisableTaskMgr = "1"
Process Termination
This Trojan terminates the following processes if found running in the affected system's memory:
- explorer
- taskmgr
NOTES:
This ransomware does not encrypt any files found on the affected system. Instead the following lockscreen is displayed:
It requires the code pabluk400 to unlock the screen.
It shows another screen after entering the correct code:
SOLUTION
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
Note that not all files, folders, and registry keys and entries are installed on your computer during this malware's/spyware's/grayware's execution. This may be due to incomplete installation or other operating system conditions. If you do not find the same files/folders/registry information, please proceed to the next step.
Step 3
Restart in Safe Mode
Step 4
Delete this registry value
Important: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this step only if you know how or you can ask assistance from your system administrator. Else, check this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.
- In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
- DisableTaskMgr = "1"
- DisableTaskMgr = "1"
Step 5
Restart in normal mode and scan your computer with your Trend Micro product for files detected as RANSOM_PABLUKLOCK.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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