WIN7.EXE

File Behavior

WIN7.EXE has been seen to perform the following behavior:

• Associated with, or similar to the ZEUS Internet and Online Banking Trojan
• Executes a Process
• Injects code into other processes
• Copies files
• Performs DNS look ups to resolve URL IP addresses
• This process creates other processes on disk
• Downloads program file(s) and other content from the web
• Uses Instant Messaging to communicate without the user's knowledge
• Uses embeded Instant Message Channel Settings
• Found on infected systems and resists interrogation by security products
• Modifies System Runtime Policies to limit system usability
• Adds a Registry Key (RUN) to auto start Programs on system start up
• Automatically changes your firewall settings to allow itself or other programs to communicate over the internet
• Writes to another Process's Virtual Memory (Process Hijacking)
• Executes Processes stored in Temporary Folders
• This Process Deletes Other Processes From Disk
• Can communicate with other computer systems using HTTP protocols
• The Process is packed and/or encrypted using a software packing process
• Modifies Windows Initialization And System Settings Used On Start up
• Adds a Registry Key (EXPLORER) to auto start Programs on system start Boot up
• Enables an In Process Object/Server - Common with DLL Injections
• The process hooks code into all running processes which could allow it to take control of the system or record keyboard input, mouse activity and screen contents
• Registers a Dynamic Link Library File
• Registers a Windows APPINIT DLL To be loaded in all processes
• Creates a new Background Service on the machine
• This Process sends MIME Email
• Hijacks your email account which could allow email to be sent in your name

WIN7.EXE has been the subject of the following behavior:

• Executed as a Process
• Copied to multiple locations on the system
• Created as a process on disk
• Added as a Registry auto start to load Program on Boot up
• Has code inserted into its Virtual Memory space by other programs
• Executed from Temporary Folders
• Deleted as a process from disk