Virus.Sality.C

The detection of Virus.Sality.C on your system indicates a potential threat to your computer's security and integrity. This detection name suggests a type of malicious software that could compromise your system's stability and privacy. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it to prevent further damage.

What Is Virus.Sality.C?

Virus.Sality.C is identified as a Trojan-type threat, which means it is designed to deceive users into installing it on their systems by disguising itself as legitimate software. Once installed, it can cause a variety of problems, including data theft, system crashes, and the installation of additional malware. The specifics of how Virus.Sality.C operates can vary, but its primary goal is to compromise your system's security for malicious purposes.

How Virus.Sality.C Operates

Trojan-type threats like Virus.Sality.C typically operate by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or tricking users into executing them. They can spread through various means, including downloads from untrusted sources, email attachments, and infected software installations. Once a Trojan is installed, it can create backdoors for remote access, allowing attackers to control the infected system, steal sensitive information, or use the system for malicious activities such as spreading spam or participating in botnet attacks.

Symptoms of Infection

The symptoms of a Virus.Sality.C infection can vary widely depending on its specific payload and the intentions of its creators. Common signs include unexpected system crashes, slow system performance, unfamiliar programs or icons, unexpected changes to system settings, and increased network activity. Users may also notice that their antivirus software is disabled or that security updates are blocked. If you suspect your system is infected, it's crucial to act quickly to minimize potential damage.

How to Remove Virus.Sality.C

1. Enter Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for internet access. This will make it easier to download and install removal tools.
2. Download and run a full scan with a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all instances of Virus.Sality.C and other potential threats.
3. Uninstall suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time you noticed the infection. Be cautious and only remove programs you are sure are malicious or unnecessary.
4. Reset your web browsers, such as Chrome, Firefox, or Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by the malware.
5. Reboot your system and run another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all traces of the malware have been removed and that your system is clean.

Conclusion

Removing Virus.Sality.C from your system requires careful and immediate action to prevent further damage. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining good computer hygiene practices, such as regularly updating your operating system and applications, using strong antivirus software, and being cautious with downloads and email attachments, you can protect your system from similar threats in the future. Remember, prevention and vigilance are key to maintaining the security and integrity of your computer system.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	Virus.Sality.C
Signature status:	No Signature

Known Samples

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Known Samples

This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.

MD5: 460389864cbd873f32fde5892e85b0ef SHA1: 3e7af841559fc385710c5fc3eb529823e93640f9 SHA256: 768B6430CF385C4BF2A0BCBD39162E08735F8F92A3A36F0624087CCA380659AA File Size: 287.23 KB, 287232 bytes

MD5: 2b2888deb224c2a5c781a5b98e716881 SHA1: 25fd50cb37a4b93587caffb6f47071dd4f5f0610 SHA256: D94CF8E113C01F29061F86E423492C68EE6DBDF722C383F08A2C1AE10DBF42D0 File Size: 214.53 KB, 214528 bytes

Windows Portable Executable Attributes

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Windows Portable Executable Attributes

This section lists file attributes found within family samples. These attributes are extracted from the files’ Windows PE (Portable Executable) specification and various system flags. Portable Executable Attributes give malware researchers insight into a file’s functionality, executable details, platform and runtime environment.

• File doesn't have "Rich" header
• File doesn't have debug information
• File doesn't have exports table
• File doesn't have relocations information
• File doesn't have security information
• File is 32-bit executable
• File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
• File is either console or GUI application
• File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
• File is Native application (NOT .NET application)

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• File is not packed
• IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
• IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)

File Icons

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File Icons

This section displays icon resources found within family samples. Malware often replicates icons commonly associated with legitimate software to mislead users into believing the malware is safe.

File Traits

• 2+ executable sections
• HighEntropy
• Installer Manifest
• nosig nsis
• No Version Info
• x86

Block Information

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Block Information

During analysis, EnigmaSoft breaks file samples into logical blocks for classification and comparison with other samples. Blocks can be used to generate malware detection rules and to group file samples into families based on shared source code, functionality and other distinguishing attributes and characteristics. This section lists a summary of this block data, as well as its classification by EnigmaSoft. A visual representation of the block data is also displayed, where available.

Total Blocks:	259
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	3
Whitelisted Blocks:	65
Unknown Blocks:	191

Visual Map

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0 - Probable Safe Block
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block

Files Modified

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Files Modified

This section lists files that were created, modified, moved and/or deleted by samples in this family. File system activity can provide valuable insight into how malware functions on the operating system.

File	Attributes
c:\windows\system.ini	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\windows\syswow64\wmdrtc32.dl_	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\windows\syswow64\wmdrtc32.dll	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data

Registry Modifications

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Registry Modifications

This section lists registry keys and values that were created, modified and/or deleted by samples in this family. Windows Registry activity can provide valuable insight into malware functionality. Additionally, malware often creates registry values to allow itself to automatically start and indefinitely persist after an initial infection has compromised the system.

Key::Value	Data	API Name
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75	$Y  xy#@�#�� 1HO9�@V�@��A��N$ g��y�y�^�P���� ��7 ������[�m�ƾB ��p�IV�gi �$ �Κ��A � /�B��`�V tǤ����zH B 'i	RegNtPreCreateKey

Windows API Usage

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Windows API Usage

This section lists Windows API calls that are used by the samples in this family. Windows API usage analysis is a valuable tool that can help identify malicious activity, such as keylogging, security privilege escalation, data encryption, data exfiltration, interference with antivirus software, and network request manipulation.

Category	API
Anti Debug	IsDebuggerPresent
User Data Access	GetUserObjectInformation