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.

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: A3F16AC8md5: ce0ee4d37ac6d28688423f839492828dname: friends.exesha1: c89a3abfc2ff6385befbb36014293ed42e93b662sha256: 0d05382047ea345213ed809638670a795f806b547675468cb4c47e1f3c31d3adsha512: d1bdec3961ade823306d2b9d9ab1badfc9685134b32675d4ac94f36f68e46341d30ed4ff4f22829003fdef9125bb1c9bcd0d8f924ef1e543ea68123a80e49414ssdeep: 6144:PHjYNzlQhULkL5t5CQLkjvfadtzpjr4JTfymphzv8:PjYBlRkAEkjw18UExtype: 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.