Downloader.Castov

By ESGI Advisor in Trojan Downloader

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 5,736
Threat Level: 10 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 9,618
First Seen: May 28, 2013
Last Seen: September 19, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Downloader.Castov is a Trojan that drops files onto the compromised PC. Downloader.Castov may then aim at stealing information for specific online banking websites. When run, Downloader.Castov copies itself to the particular location. Downloader.Castov creates the registry entry so that it can load automatically whenever a PC user starts Windows. Downloader.Castov then connects to the particular website, which includes web links to .jpg files. Downloader.Castov then drops the .jpg files and extracts an encrypted executable from them. Downloader.Castov then decrypts and runs this file. This executable file is then used by Downloader.Castov for stealing logon credentials for specific online banking websites.

File System Details

Downloader.Castov may create the following file(s):
# File Name Detections
1. %System%\svohcst.exe

Registry Details

Downloader.Castov may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"download" = "%System%\svohcst.exe"

URLs

Downloader.Castov may call the following URLs:

http://awesomesearch.net/uisearch

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