INF_CANTIX.DSL
Worm:VBS/Cantix!inf (Microsoft); W32/Cantix-B (Sophos); Worm.VBS.Cantix.a (Kaspersky); W32/Cantix.A!worm (Fortinet); Worm/Cantix.inf (Avira)
Windows
Threat Type: Trojan
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted:
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This Trojan may arrive bundled with malware packages as a malware component. It may be dropped by other malware.
It is a component of other malware.
It automatically executes files when a user opens a drive.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Arrival Details
This Trojan may arrive bundled with malware packages as a malware component.
It may be dropped by the following malware:
- VBS_CANTIX.HV
Installation
This Trojan is a component of other malware.
Propagation
The said .INF file contains the following strings:
[autorun]
open=WScript.exe //e:VBScript dekstop.ini auto
shell\open=Open
shell\open\Command=WScript.exe //e:VBScript dekstop.ini auto
shell\open\Default=1
shell\explore=Explore
shell\explore\Command=WScript.exe //e:VBScript dekstop.ini auto
Other Details
This Trojan automatically executes the following files when a user opens a drive:
- dekstop.ini - detected as VBS_CANTIX.HV
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
Remove the malware/grayware file that dropped/downloaded INF_CANTIX.DSL. (Note: Please skip this step if the threat(s) listed below have already been removed.)
Step 3
Search and delete AUTORUN.INF files created by INF_CANTIX.DSL that contain these strings
Step 4
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as INF_CANTIX.DSL. 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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