Downloader.Castov.B Description
Downloader.Castov.B is a Trojan that drops other malware infections onto the affected computer system. Once run, Downloader.Castov.B creates the malevolent files and registry entries so that it can launch automatically whenever the computer user starts Windows. In order to obtain the compromised PC's IP address, Downloader.Castov.B connects to the specific remote location. Downloader.Castov.B may then aim at accessing the Tor anonymity network using one of the particular web addresses. Downloader.Castov.B may then drop additional files onto the targeted computer.
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Technical Information
File System Details
Downloader.Castov.B creates the following file(s):
| # | File Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | %UserProfile%\Application Data\Identities\{d79365c0-2a26-11e0-87a4-806d6172696f}\alg.exe |
| 2 | %UserProfile%\Application Data\Identities\{d79365c0-2a26-11e0-87a4-806d6172696f}\svchost.exe |
| 3 | %UserProfile%\Application Data\Identities\{d79365c0-2a26-11e0-87a4-806d6172696f}\ssleay32.dll |
| 4 | %UserProfile%\Application Data\Identities\{d79365c0-2a26-11e0-87a4-806d6172696f}\spoolsv.exe |
| 5 | %UserProfile%\Application Data\Identities\{d79365c0-2a26-11e0-87a4-806d6172696f}\libeay32.dll |
| 6 | %UserProfile%\Application Data\Identities\{d79365c0-2a26-11e0-87a4-806d6172696f}\mdm.exe |
| 7 | %UserProfile%\Application Data\Identities\{d79365c0-2a26-11e0-87a4-806d6172696f}\config.ini |
Registry Details
Downloader.Castov.B creates the following registry entry or registry entries:
HKEY..\..\..\..{RegistryKeys}
Data\Identities\{d79365c0-2a26-11e0-87a4-806d6172696f}\mdm.exe\""
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"mdm" = "\"%UserProfile%\Application
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"svchost" = "\"%UserProfile%\Application Data\Identities\{d79365c0-2a26-11e0-87a4-806d6172696f}\svchost.exe\""
More Details on Downloader.Castov.B
The following URL's were found:
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This article is provided "as is" and to be used for educational information purposes only. By following any instructions on this article, you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. We make no guarantees that this article will help you completely remove the malware threats on your PC. Spyware changes regularly; therefore, it is difficult to fully clean an infected machine through manual means.