TROJ_SCRIPBRID.A

Posted: May 9, 2012

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Threat Level:	9/10
Infected PCs:	64

First Seen:	May 9, 2012
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

TROJ_SCRIPBRID.A is a Trojan that's designed to launch a second PC threat, which takes advantage of Adobe Flash vulnerabilities to install a backdoor Trojan. Because TROJ_SCRIPBRID.A, like TROJ_MDROP.GDL or TROJ_ARTIEF.DOC, is distributed by spam e-mail, SpywareRemove.com malware analysts strongly encourage you to be cautious about opening file attachments from unusual e-mail messages, particularly if you have Flash installed on your PC. A successful TROJ_SCRIPBRID.A payload will eventually result in the installation of a backdoor Trojan that allows criminals to control your PC from a C&C server, and this result should always be considered an extreme threat to your computer's privacy and safety. Besides keeping anti-malware software to warn of TROJ_SCRIPBRID.A and related PC threats, there may be no symptoms of a successful TROJ_SCRIPBRID.A attack.

Why You Don't Want TROJ_SCRIPBRID.A to Be Your Sponsor

TROJ_SCRIPBRID.A has been observed to be distributed primarily by way of fake sponsorship membership information pamphlets that include TROJ_SCRIPBRID.A in the form of a fake Word document (AKA .doc). Although currently-circulated templates for TROJ_SCRIPBRID.A spam utilize references to the Institute of Acoustics, there's no guarantee that TROJ_SCRIPBRID.A will not use other templates in the future, and SpywareRemove.com malware experts encourage you to have anti-malware programs on-hand to scan e-mail-based file attachments whenever necessary. Once TROJ_SCRIPBRID.A is opened, TROJ_SCRIPBRID.A launches an immediate attack that involves a second PC threat, SWF_LOADER.EHL. SWF_LOADER.EHL, in its turn, exploits the Flash vulnerability CVE-2012-0779 to install a backdoor Trojan on your computer. This Flash exploit can run on all main operating systems, such as Windows, Linux and Mac.

CVE-2012-0779 has been resolved by a security update and keeping Flash updated is always encouraged to reduce exploits like CVE-2012-0779 that can be used to attack your PC. Alternately, disabling Flash or not installing it in the first place can also hamstring TROJ_SCRIPBRID.A's attacks. Because TROJ_SCRIPBRID.A's attacks utilize multiple PC threats, SpywareRemove.com malware researcher team emphasizes that scanning your entire computer after any possible TROJ_SCRIPBRID.A attack is essential to make sure that all related Trojans are exterminated.

When Failing to Turn Away TROJ_SCRIPBRID.A Turns into a Big Deal

Although TROJ_SCRIPBRID.A's efforts are limited to enabling other PC threats, the ultimate payload of a TROJ_SCRIPBRID.A attack can be a cause of various high-level security issues. TROJ_SCRIPBRID.A's backdoor Trojan, identified as BKDR_INJECT.EVL, has been analyzed by SpywareRemove.com malware researchers and found to be capable of the following attacks, at a minimum:

Concealing malicious .dll components in your system folder.
Injecting its code into normal system processes – namely, svchost.exe, which insures that BKDR_INJECT.EVL can run without creating a separate memory process.
Launching itself automatically via standard Registry exploits.
Starting or stopping system services without your consent.
Updating itself to include different behaviors or additional features.
Enabling the transfer of personal information from your PC to a remote C&C server.
Downloading other malicious files from the aforementioned server.

Technical Details

File System Modifications

Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

The following files were created in the system:

file.exe

File name: file.exe
Size: 121.87 KB (121872 bytes)
MD5: 1750a38a44151493b675538a1ac2070b
Detection count: 96
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: June 22, 2012