Content
Proxy-Agent.af.dr
- Type
- Trojan
- SubType
- Dropper
- Discovery Date
- 02/22/2008
- Length
- varies
- Minimum DAT
- 5236 (02/22/2008)
- Updated DAT
- 5289 (05/06/2008)
- Minimum Engine
- 5.1.00
- Description Added
- 02/22/2008
- Description Modified
- 05/06/2008 4:41 AM (PT)
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Characteristics
When executed, this dropper could drop other malware which are detected as Proxy-Agent.af or Proxy-Agent.af.gen
The files dropped could typically include all or any the following:
- %Temp%\_check32.bat
- %Windir%\s32.txt
- %Windir%\gs32.txt
- %Windir%\db32.txt
- %Windir%\ws386.ini
- %System%\aspimgr.exe
Note:
- %Temp% is a variable that refers to the windows temp folder. By default, this is "C:\Windows\Temp"
- %System% is a variable that refers to the windows system folder. By default, this is "C:\Windows\System32"
- %Windir% is a variable that refers to the windows folder. By default, this is "C:\Windows"
The dropped files could be configuration files, batch files and trojan files.
The trojan dropper by itself doesn’t create any registry entries for auto startup. Once the malicious files are dropped, the trojan dropper deletes itself using a batch file.
Symptoms
The dropper file by itself doesn't have any visible symptom. The user needs to look out for samples which are dropped by the dropper.
Method of Infection
This dropper does not self-replicate. It could spread manually, under the premise that the executable is something beneficial. It may also be received as a result of poor security practices, or un-patched machines and vulnerable systems.
Distribution channels include IRC, peer-to-peer networks, email, newsgroups postings, etc.
Removal
A combination of the latest DATs and the Engine will be able to detect and remove this threat. AVERT recommends users not to trust seemingly familiar or safe file icons, particularly when received via P2P clients, IRC, email or other media where users can share files.
Variants
Variants
N/A
All Information
Overview -
This detection is for a trojan dropper, which when executed drops Proxy-Agent.af.gen and Proxy-Agent.af.
The characteristics of this trojan with regards to file names, files dropped etc.can differ from one version to another, depending on the way in which the attacker had configured it. Hence, this is a general description.
Aliases
- Backdoor.Edunet.a [BitDefender]
- Trojan.Win32/Danmec.gen!A [Microsoft]
Characteristics
Characteristics -
When executed, this dropper could drop other malware which are detected as Proxy-Agent.af or Proxy-Agent.af.gen
The files dropped could typically include all or any the following:
- %Temp%\_check32.bat
- %Windir%\s32.txt
- %Windir%\gs32.txt
- %Windir%\db32.txt
- %Windir%\ws386.ini
- %System%\aspimgr.exe
Note:
- %Temp% is a variable that refers to the windows temp folder. By default, this is "C:\Windows\Temp"
- %System% is a variable that refers to the windows system folder. By default, this is "C:\Windows\System32"
- %Windir% is a variable that refers to the windows folder. By default, this is "C:\Windows"
The dropped files could be configuration files, batch files and trojan files.
The trojan dropper by itself doesn’t create any registry entries for auto startup. Once the malicious files are dropped, the trojan dropper deletes itself using a batch file.
Symptoms
Symptoms -
The dropper file by itself doesn't have any visible symptom. The user needs to look out for samples which are dropped by the dropper.
Method of Infection
Method of Infection -
This dropper does not self-replicate. It could spread manually, under the premise that the executable is something beneficial. It may also be received as a result of poor security practices, or un-patched machines and vulnerable systems.
Distribution channels include IRC, peer-to-peer networks, email, newsgroups postings, etc.
Removal -
Removal -
A combination of the latest DATs and the Engine will be able to detect and remove this threat. AVERT recommends users not to trust seemingly familiar or safe file icons, particularly when received via P2P clients, IRC, email or other media where users can share files.
Additional Windows ME/XP removal considerations
Variants
Variants -
N/A
