TROJ_ETERNALROM.A
Trojan:Win32/Eqtonex!rfn(Microsoft); Win32/Exploit.Equation.EternalRomance.A(Eset-NOD32)
Windows
Threat Type: Exploit
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: No
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
TROJ_ETERNALROM.A is a hacking tool released by a hacking group called Shadow Brokers. It contains several exploits that target system and server vulnerabilities. This hacking tool also targets vulnerable email-based applications and business-related software platforms. Users should regularly update their software to prevent known vulnerabilities from infecting their systems. In the case of systems that are no longer supported or receive updates, employing virtual patching can mitigate the risks of using these end-of-life systems.
This Exploit may arrive bundled with malware packages as a malware component. It may be manually installed by a user.
It takes advantage of certain vulnerabilities.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Arrival Details
This Exploit may arrive bundled with malware packages as a malware component.
It may be manually installed by a user.
Other Details
This Exploit does the following:
- Displays the following when executed with "-?" argument
- Establishes a connection to the target machine
It takes advantage of the following vulnerabilities:
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 TROJ_ETERNALROM.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 the following Trend Micro Support pages for more information:
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