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Virus Profile information details
Risk Assessment: Home Low | Corporate Low
Date Discovered: 5/25/2012
Date Added: 5/25/2012
Origin: N/A
Length: Varies
Type: Trojan
Subtype: Password Stealer
DAT Required: 6614
Removal Instructions
   
 
 
   

Description

This is a Trojan detection. Unlike viruses, Trojans do not self-replicate. They are spread manually, often under the premise that they are beneficial or wanted. The most common installation methods involve system or security exploitation, and unsuspecting users manually executing unknown programs. Distribution channels include e-mail, malicious or hacked Web pages, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), peer-to-peer networks, etc.

Aliases

  • Avira          - DR/Delphi.Gen
  • Ikarus         - Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Karagany
  • Microsoft    - PWS:Win32/Ldpinch.DB
  • Kaspersky   - Trojan-PSW.Win32.Tepfer.xuq

Indication of Infection

Presence of above mentioned activities.

Methods of Infection

Trojans do not self-replicate. They are spread manually, often under the premise that the executable is something beneficial. Distribution channels include IRC, peer-to-peer networks, newsgroup postings, e-mail, etc.
   

Virus Characteristics

Generic pws.y!1dm is detection for this Trojan that attempts to steal password, computer and user credentials from the infected computer. It may target the following programs:

  • 32bit FTP
  • BitKinex
  • BulletProof FTP
  • ClassicFTP
  • Core FTP
  • CuteFTP
  • Direct FTP
  • ExpanDrive
  • FFFTP
  • FTP Client
  • FTP Control
  • FTP Explorer
  • FTP Navigator
  • FTP Rush
  • FTPCommander
  • Far Shell
  • FileZilla
  • FlashFxp
  • FlingFTP
  • Free FTP
  • Frigate FTP
  • LeapFTP
  • NetDrvie
  • Opera
  • Opus
  • SecureFX
  • SmartFTP
  • Total Commander
  • TurboFTP
  • UltraFXP
  • WS_FTP
  • Web Site Publisher
  • WebDrive
  • WinSCP
  • Windows Commander
  • Wise-FTP by AceBit

The Trojan may also capture additional information regarding the infected computer, including:

  • FTP credentials
  • Host details
  • Port number used by FTP program

When executed the Trojan copies itself into the following location:

  • %Temp%\[Random_name].exe
   

All Users:

Please use the following instructions for all supported versions of Windows to remove threats and other potential risks:

1.Disable System Restore .

2.Update to current engine and DAT files for detection and removal.

3.Run a complete system scan.

Modifications made to the system Registry and/or INI files for the purposes of hooking system startup, will be successfully removed if cleaning with the recommended engine and DAT combination (or higher).

1. Please go to the Microsoft Recovery Console and restore a clean MBR.

On windows XP:

Insert the Windows XP CD into the CD-ROM drive and restart the computer.
When the "Welcome to Setup" screen appears, press R to start the Recovery Console.
Select the Windows installation that is compromised and provide the administrator password
Issue 'fixmbr' command to restore the Master Boot Record
Follow onscreen instructions
Reset and remove the CD from CD-ROM drive.


On Windows Vista and 7:

Insert the Windows CD into the CD-ROM drive and restart the computer.
Click on "Repair Your Computer"
When the System Recovery Options dialog comes up, choose the Command Prompt.
Issue 'bootrec /fixmbr' command to restore the Master Boot Record
Follow onscreen instructions
Reset and remove the CD from CD-ROM drive.