SWF_WALTRIX.A
Exploit:SWF/Axpergle.F (Microsot), Exploit.SWF.Agent.qf (Kaspersky), Exploit-SWF.az (McAfee), a variant of SWF/Exploit.ExKit.AEA trojan (ESET)
Windows
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Threat Type: Trojan
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: Yes
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This Trojan requires its main component to successfully perform its intended routine.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Arrival Details
This malware arrives via the following means:
- component of Angler Exploit Kit
- hosted in a compromised or malicious website
- hosted in the following malicious remote site(s):
- provokasieskansanlaulun.jamesaweddingphotography.co.uk
Download Routine
Trend Micro detects the dowloaded file as:
- Ransom_WALTRIX.F
Other Details
This Trojan requires its main component to successfully perform its intended routine.
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
Close all opened browser windows
Step 4
Remove the malware/grayware file dropped/downloaded by SWF_WALTRIX.A. (Note: Please skip this step if the threat(s) listed below have already been removed.)
- Ransom_WALTRIX.F
Step 5
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as SWF_WALTRIX.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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