TSPY_ZBOT.NML
Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003
Threat Type: Trojan
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: No
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
However, as of this writing, the said sites are inaccessible.
It deletes itself after execution.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Arrival Details
However, as of this writing, the said sites are inaccessible.
Installation
This Trojan drops the following copies of itself into the affected system:
- %User Startup%\systask.exe
(Note: %User Startup% is the current user's Startup folder, which is usually C:\Windows\Profiles\{user name}\Start Menu\Programs\Startup on Windows 98 and ME, C:\WINNT\Profiles\{user name}\Start Menu\Programs\Startup on Windows NT, and C:\Documents and Settings\{User name}\Start Menu\Programs\Startup.)
It adds the following processes:
- explorer.exe
- svchost.exe
Other Details
This Trojan connects to the following possibly malicious URL:
- http://{BLOCKED}aids.com/task.php?id=HAQR0485B90466B9A5C0699A58369398D3E29&task=0
It deletes itself after execution.
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 TSPY_ZBOT.NML. 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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