About “Backdoor.Win32.DarkKomet.aceg” infection

The Backdoor.Win32.DarkKomet.aceg is considered dangerous by lots of security experts. When this infection is active, you may notice unwanted processes in Task Manager list. In this case, it is adviced to scan your computer with GridinSoft Anti-Malware.

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What Backdoor.Win32.DarkKomet.aceg virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Injection (inter-process)
• Injection with CreateRemoteThread in a remote process
• Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (1 unique times)
• Creates RWX memory
• A process created a hidden window
• Attempts to mimic the file extension of a JPG image by having ‘jpg’ in the file name.
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Sniffs keystrokes
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Operates on local firewall’s policies and settings
• Interacts with known DarkComet registry keys
• Attempts to disable UAC
• Attempts to modify or disable Security Center warnings
• Creates known Fynloski/DarkComet mutexes
• Anomalous binary characteristics
• Contains RAT configuration for DarkComet (see Static Analysis tab)

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How to determine Backdoor.Win32.DarkKomet.aceg?

File Info:
crc32: E1B7E8C7
md5: 0ca17547db0d040e3b9e0121459587fb
name: 2907688-simple-background-simple-digital-art___mixed-wallpapers.jpg.scr
sha1: 23051af8d6b4438a1bdf42df06fa26340096cafa
sha256: c67d3008344a19ff5a6d2bce1479ef38aaa441c27388d13c7b9eb1cd222fde69
sha512: d8816d80f3cd059091b4264f604f6d33caa320336a6706032e42037f0c8865c3b9337b07f4f001299d4a04daba8b6afe30582692b928aa37ac5fb4f9ad7c6c94
ssdeep: 24576:siBIGkbxqEcjsWiDxguehC2Sy/xWl2lH0eqPdwtuh:nCUumo2hWYiAuh
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright (C) 1999
InternalName: MSRSAAPP
FileVersion: 1, 0, 0, 1
CompanyName: Microsoft Corp.
Comments: Remote Service Application
ProductName: Remote Service Application
ProductVersion: 4, 0, 0, 0
FileDescription: Remote Service Application
OriginalFilename: MSRSAAP.EXE
Translation: 0x0409 0x04b0

Backdoor.Win32.DarkKomet.aceg also known as:

How to remove Backdoor.Win32.DarkKomet.aceg?

• Download and install GridinSoft Anti-Malware.
• Open GridinSoft Anti-Malware and perform a “Standard scan“.
• “Move to quarantine” all items.
• Open “Tools” tab – Press “Reset Browser Settings“.
• Select proper browser and options – Click “Reset”.
• Restart your computer.