Backdoor:Win32/Zegost.CE information

The Backdoor:Win32/Zegost.CE 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.

Gridinsoft Anti-Malware

Removing PC viruses manually may take hours and may damage your PC in the process. We recommend using GridinSoft Anti-Malware for virus removal. Allows to complete scan and cure your PC during the trial period.

DOWNLOAD NOW

6-day free trial available.

What Backdoor:Win32/Zegost.CE virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (2 unique times)
• Creates RWX memory
• A process attempted to delay the analysis task.
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Chinese (Simplified)
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• Tries to suspend Cuckoo threads to prevent logging of malicious activity
• Deletes its original binary from disk
• Tries to unhook or modify Windows functions monitored by Cuckoo
• Attempts to repeatedly call a single API many times in order to delay analysis time
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Creates known PcClient mutex and/or file changes.
• Anomalous binary characteristics

How to determine Backdoor:Win32/Zegost.CE?

File Info:
crc32: C2D90DD1
md5: 9128e1efa74318ba3bd4eef961f756ba
name: 9128E1EFA74318BA3BD4EEF961F756BA.mlw
sha1: 57f57cd9dcf419abc4d0715955eb7c2f81d1c7c2
sha256: 99413960a0c0c57c9a9f5a4ea99066e588dd4dc6f1bd4dca93ff027ba4e5b009
sha512: 5ae4378d589cce17dd4bc58aa92c657059b51be42243b50e40b980b81c8b33e4f4f33e3b3d88e3cfc2d84ce3a264f2a5b0bc0c7d7f4aaf2024a815dd16919e3c
ssdeep: 24576:58Pn1gEiQWMU/2VBp4yHXNI1U0Q+103DL6KZ9uXskVrlTFS51DygsDU/QYIgo:58cMU/8kA0yf6KZ9uXVpTFdDU/XVo
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
0: [No Data]

Backdoor:Win32/Zegost.CE also known as:

How to remove Backdoor:Win32/Zegost.CE?

• 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.