Mal/Sality-D (file analysis)

The Mal/Sality-D 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 Mal/Sality-D virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Creates RWX memory
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• A process created a hidden window
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Chinese (Simplified)
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Likely virus infection of existing system binary
• Operates on local firewall’s policies and settings
• Attempts to disable UAC
• Attempts to modify or disable Security Center warnings
• Anomalous binary characteristics
• Attempts to modify Explorer settings to prevent hidden files from being displayed

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How to determine Mal/Sality-D?

File Info:
crc32: A3F16AC8
md5: ce0ee4d37ac6d28688423f839492828d
name: friends.exe
sha1: c89a3abfc2ff6385befbb36014293ed42e93b662
sha256: 0d05382047ea345213ed809638670a795f806b547675468cb4c47e1f3c31d3ad
sha512: d1bdec3961ade823306d2b9d9ab1badfc9685134b32675d4ac94f36f68e46341d30ed4ff4f22829003fdef9125bb1c9bcd0d8f924ef1e543ea68123a80e49414
ssdeep: 6144:PHjYNzlQhULkL5t5CQLkjvfadtzpjr4JTfymphzv8:PjYBlRkAEkjw18UEx
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Ontrack                                                                                             
FileVersion: 12.0.0.2            
CompanyName: Ontrack                                                     
Comments: This installation was built with Inno Setup.
ProductName: Ontrackxae EasyRecoveryx2122 Home for Windows                     
ProductVersion: 12.0.0.2            
FileDescription: Ontrack                                                     
Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0

Mal/Sality-D also known as:

How to remove Mal/Sality-D?

• 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.