Analysis by: Christopher Daniel So
 PLATFORM:

Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003

 OVERALL RISK RATING:
 REPORTED INFECTION:

  • Threat Type: Trojan

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted: No

  • In the wild: Yes

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size: 58,368 bytes
File Type: PE
Memory Resident: No
Payload: Modifies HOSTS file

Other Details

This Trojan uses the following sets of strings, which may be related to HOSTS file modification, downloading, sending of information, and other possibly malicious routines:

  • www.dualtrax.com

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine: 8.900
VSAPI PATTERN File: 6.409.00
VSAPI PATTERN Date: 31 Aug 2009
VSAPI PATTERN Date: 8/31/2009 12:00:00 AM

Step 1

Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as TROJ_Generic.ADV. 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 2

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.


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