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Backdoor:Win32/Netbus.1_70 malicious file

Published Apr 20, 2024 Backdoor category 3 min read
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What to verify before removal

Backdoor:Win32/Netbus.1_70 malicious file deserves a credential-safety review because this backdoor label can overlap with remote access, browser data theft, or persistence after reboot. Cleanup should include scanning the file, removing the persistence point, and rotating exposed passwords from a clean device.

Start by comparing the local file name with DF98CFC3B11E17553CAF.mlw, then review the behavior notes for credential theft, browser data access, remote-control activity, and persistence after reboot. This helps separate a matching detection from a different file that only shares a similar alert name.

Observed file
DF98CFC3B11E17553CAF.mlw
  • Compare the suspicious file name with DF98CFC3B11E17553CAF.mlw.
  • Confirm the detection name matches Backdoor:Win32/Netbus.1_70 malicious file before removing related files.
  • Review the report for credential theft, browser data access, remote-control activity, and persistence after reboot so the cleanup is based on observed behavior, not only the label.
  • After cleanup, rotate passwords from a clean device and review browser sessions or saved credentials.

The Backdoor:Win32/Netbus.1_70 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/Netbus.1_70 virus can do?

  • Reads data out of its own binary image
  • The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing
  • Authenticode signature is invalid
  • CAPE detected the embedded win api malware family
  • Creates a copy of itself
  • Anomalous binary characteristics
  • Yara detections observed in process dumps, payloads or dropped files

How to determine Backdoor:Win32/Netbus.1_70?


File Info:

name: DF98CFC3B11E17553CAF.mlw
path: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/2fd466ee01ad287a6267bf8863bae95f43f43f3d8880f4dc3acdab55e740cecd
crc32: 49223C90
md5: df98cfc3b11e17553caf8e19e4730aa4
sha1: 1b5363e63e1a812fd6f9d2520b615b6f7244747a
sha256: 2fd466ee01ad287a6267bf8863bae95f43f43f3d8880f4dc3acdab55e740cecd
sha512: cb5c53c56ccf5cd4525d391faf503f76634f2df2cf7cd018ead09f9b2c8158b45451162dbbeaddee6f2b42cb7d71bf3ee44b1166b2990933313abb2d13875cee
ssdeep: 6144:eiHRQZks0niCX7QSoCg9H4wdSx3vi1W+7wUOthnSK+U4eE0nNqoB3P7q:NHRQKbb3ghdS1vi1W+sLhnS/8E0n4o
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
tlsh: T19DB47D27F2818973C1131A749C5BD7A99826BF513E28ED46B7F91C0C8E393C27A291D7
sha3_384: 6b32212805dbda8d97941bec16e662170a45a14b1389b528ee6a3af40957524d0f42a9a2d79578f9cd14ca6a5a24fe54
ep_bytes: 558bec83c4f453b8b4a04500e83bb2fa
timestamp: 1992-06-19 22:22:17

Version Info:

0: [No Data]

Backdoor:Win32/Netbus.1_70 also known as:

Bkav W32.AIDetectMalware
Elastic malicious (high confidence)
MicroWorld-eScan Trojan.Netbus.A
FireEye Generic.mg.df98cfc3b11e1755
CAT-QuickHeal NetBus17.Srv
Skyhigh BehavesLike.Win32.Dropper.hh
ALYac Trojan.Netbus.A
Cylance unsafe
Zillya Trojan.Netbus.Win32.88
Sangfor Trojan.Win32.Save.a
Alibaba Backdoor:Win32/Netbus.50f197d4
Arcabit Trojan.Netbus.A
VirIT NetBus_Trojan
Symantec Backdoor.NetBus.svr
ESET-NOD32 Netbus.170
APEX Malicious
TrendMicro-HouseCall BKDR_NETBUS.170
ClamAV Win.Trojan.Netbus-15
Kaspersky Backdoor.Win32.Netbus.170
BitDefender Trojan.Netbus.A
NANO-Antivirus Trojan.Win32.Netbus.hglzky
Avast Win32:NetBus-AO [Trj]
Tencent Malware.Win32.Gencirc.10b19cd2
Emsisoft Trojan.Netbus.A (B)
F-Secure Trojan.TR/NB.KeyHook-1.7
DrWeb BackDoor.NetBus.170
VIPRE Trojan.Netbus.A
TrendMicro BKDR_NETBUS.170
Trapmine malicious.moderate.ml.score
Sophos Troj/Netbus-A
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
Jiangmin Backdoor/Netbus.170
Webroot W32.Backdoor.Gen
Google Detected
Avira TR/NB.KeyHook-1.7
Varist W32/NetBus.backdoor.494592.B
Antiy-AVL Trojan[Backdoor]/Win32.Netbus
Kingsoft Win32.HeurC.KVM003.a
Xcitium Backdoor.Win32.Netbus.~C@2l2um
Microsoft Backdoor:Win32/Netbus.1_70
ViRobot Backdoor.Win32.A.Netbus.520704
ZoneAlarm Backdoor.Win32.Netbus.170
GData Trojan.Netbus.A
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
AhnLab-V3 Trojan/Win32.HDC.C155556
McAfee NetBus.svr
MAX malware (ai score=100)
VBA32 Backdoor.Netbus
Malwarebytes Netbus.Backdoor.Bot.DDS
Panda Trj/Netbus.J
Rising Backdoor.Agent.duy (CLASSIC)
Yandex Trojan.GenAsa!0sBzzEYK1XI
Ikarus Backdoor.Win32.Netbus
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.43100.susgen
Fortinet W32/Netbus.A!tr
BitDefenderTheta AI:Packer.EE5681831F
AVG Win32:NetBus-AO [Trj]
DeepInstinct MALICIOUS
alibabacloud Backdoor:Win/Netbus.170 trojan

How to remove Backdoor:Win32/Netbus.1_70?

Recommended second-opinion scan

Verify the infection before changing system settings

Use GridinSoft Anti-Malware to run a full scan, review detected persistence entries, and quarantine confirmed threats before restarting Windows.

Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware
  • 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.