X2KM_DRIDEX.XCZ
TrojanDownloader:O97M/Donoff (Microsoft), Troj/DocDl-ZC (Sophos), Trojan-Downloader.VBS.Agent.aqt (Kaspersky)
Windows
Threat Type: Trojan
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted:
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.
It executes the downloaded files. As a result, malicious routines of the downloaded files are exhibited on the affected system.
However, as of this writing, the said sites are inaccessible.
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.
Download Routine
This Trojan then executes the downloaded files. As a result, malicious routines of the downloaded files are exhibited on the affected system.
Other Details
This Trojan connects to the following possibly malicious URL:
- {BLOCKED}aptops.pixub.com/3453/5fg44.exe
However, as of this writing, the said sites are inaccessible.
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
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as X2KM_DRIDEX.XCZ. 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 3
Enable the macro virus protection in Microsoft Office Applications
Did this description help? Tell us how we did.