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.

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)

Related domains:

How to determine Backdoor.Win32.DarkKomet.aceg?

File Info:
crc32: E1B7E8C7md5: 0ca17547db0d040e3b9e0121459587fbname: 2907688-simple-background-simple-digital-art___mixed-wallpapers.jpg.scrsha1: 23051af8d6b4438a1bdf42df06fa26340096cafasha256: c67d3008344a19ff5a6d2bce1479ef38aaa441c27388d13c7b9eb1cd222fde69sha512: d8816d80f3cd059091b4264f604f6d33caa320336a6706032e42037f0c8865c3b9337b07f4f001299d4a04daba8b6afe30582692b928aa37ac5fb4f9ad7c6c94ssdeep: 24576:siBIGkbxqEcjsWiDxguehC2Sy/xWl2lH0eqPdwtuh:nCUumo2hWYiAuhtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright (C) 1999InternalName: MSRSAAPPFileVersion: 1, 0, 0, 1CompanyName: Microsoft Corp.Comments: Remote Service ApplicationProductName: Remote Service ApplicationProductVersion: 4, 0, 0, 0FileDescription: Remote Service ApplicationOriginalFilename: MSRSAAP.EXETranslation: 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.