Trojan-Spy.Win32.Zbot.elmq removal guide

The Trojan-Spy.Win32.Zbot.elmq 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 Trojan-Spy.Win32.Zbot.elmq virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Compression (or decompression)
• Injection with CreateRemoteThread in a remote process
• Creates RWX memory
• Starts servers listening on 0.0.0.0:27508, :0
• Expresses interest in specific running processes
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Drops a binary and executes it
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Code injection with CreateRemoteThread in a remote process
• Tries to unhook or modify Windows functions monitored by Cuckoo
• Steals private information from local Internet browsers
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Exhibits possible ransomware file modification behavior
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Creates Zeus (Banking Trojan) mutexes
• Attempts to modify browser security settings
• Attempts to interact with an Alternate Data Stream (ADS)
• Creates a slightly modified copy of itself
• Collects information to fingerprint the system
• Anomalous binary characteristics
• Clears web history

How to determine Trojan-Spy.Win32.Zbot.elmq?

File Info:
crc32: 360C9FDC
md5: 7d437618dec5cb700374abe0467ec311
name: 7D437618DEC5CB700374ABE0467EC311.mlw
sha1: 0a2ca1251429ed808d4476814f7fc0b1a47937c5
sha256: bedd7319a0ba02d651e3ac82758d21307bf7cfc815d6fbeaf84870cff2961d0a
sha512: 8f7378d273f9d16131f7903d637439eea2622c55d63f07db216081e59b4667c9eb8f8de254589640c48563b010b15b0788a5efbd810239d56c98333a68b26ebb
ssdeep: 6144:gGTGON3HdXQp2yjqfNV7MKMp++7WLqLGaJKHaK4hvW:g5ON3HdAp0bMKMUDcT8x
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: xa9 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
InternalName: MSRATING
FileVersion: 6.00.2600.0000 (xpclient.010817-1148)
CompanyName: Microsoft Corporation
ProductName: Microsoftxae Windowsxae Operating System
OleSelfRegister: 
ProductVersion: 6.00.2600.0000
FileDescription: Internet Ratings and Local User Management DLL
OriginalFilename: MSRATING.DLL
Translation: 0x0409 0x04b0

Trojan-Spy.Win32.Zbot.elmq also known as:

How to remove Trojan-Spy.Win32.Zbot.elmq?

• 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.