Threat Database Worms W32.Micharo

W32.Micharo

By Domesticus in Worms

W32.Micharo is a malicious worm that uses removable drives to circulate. When executed, W32.Micharo copies itself by creating the particular files on all removable drives and runs when the drives are accessed. W32.Micharo creates the particular registry entries so that it can start automatically every time you boot up Windows. W32.Micharo then modifies the specific registry entry in order to modify Internet Explorer settings. W32.Micharo connects to the specific web page for downloading and running a possibly malevolent file. Eliminate W32.Micharo before it destroys your computer.

File System Details

W32.Micharo may create the following file(s):
# File Name Detections
1. %Windir%\winhelp32.exe
2. %Windir%\winlogon.exe
3. %DriveLetter%\DrivesGuideInfo\autorun.exe
4. %Windir%\ssms.exe
5. %DriveLetter%\DrivesGuideInfo\[CLSID]\autorun.exe
6. %DriveLetter%\DrivesGuideInfo\[CLSID]\desktop.ini
7. %DriveLetter%\DrivesGuideInfo.lnk
8. %Windir%\version.txt
9. %DriveLetter%\autorun.inf

Registry Details

W32.Micharo may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"NVIDIA Media Center Library" = "%Windir%\winlogon.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"NVIDIA Media Center Library" = "%Windir%\winlogon.exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Connections\"DefaultConnectionSettings" = "[BINARY DATA]"

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