TSPY_BANKER.FLT
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003
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Threat Type: Spyware
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted:
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This spyware may be unknowingly downloaded by a user while visiting malicious websites.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Arrival Details
This spyware may be unknowingly downloaded by a user while visiting malicious websites.
NOTES:
Upon execution, the malware displays a convincing GUI to make the program look legitimate.
This allows the user to input confidential bank account information.
It targets the following bank:- Banco Brasil
Gathered information are sent to a remote user via SMTP.
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
Terminate the malware/grayware/spyware process:
- If the detected file is displayed in either Windows Task Manager or Process Explorer but you cannot delete it, restart your computer in safe mode. To do this, refer to this link for the complete steps.
- If the detected file is not displayed in either Windows Task Manager or Process Explorer, continue doing the next steps.
Step 3
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as TSPY_BANKER.FLT. 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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