Trojan.Win32.Witch.hce (file analysis)

The Trojan.Win32.Witch.hce 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.Win32.Witch.hce virus can do?

• SetUnhandledExceptionFilter detected (possible anti-debug)
• Behavioural detection: Executable code extraction – unpacking
• Executed a command line with /C or /R argument to terminate command shell on completion which can be used to hide execution
• Anomalous file deletion behavior detected (10+)
• Dynamic (imported) function loading detected
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• A process created a hidden window
• Executed a very long command line or script command which may be indicative of chained commands or obfuscation
• The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing
• Authenticode signature is invalid
• A scripting utility was executed
• A ping command was executed with the -n argument possibly to delay analysis
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Detects VirtualBox using WNetGetProviderName trick
• Behavioural detection: Transacted Hollowing
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Checks the version of Bios, possibly for anti-virtualization
• Appears to use command line obfuscation
• A script or command line contains a long continuous string indicative of obfuscation
• Attempts to disable Windows Defender
• Attempts to execute suspicious powershell command arguments
• Uses suspicious command line tools or Windows utilities

How to determine Trojan.Win32.Witch.hce?

File Info:
name: BA74F1D6BF15DC4E2124.mlw
path: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/dffc8cf24b7bcf2401d8801ea3a02d19954555952f5c08a54b7b29361b38414b
crc32: B50D6DDD
md5: ba74f1d6bf15dc4e21240b629d33f815
sha1: 5049101a23a3468b46482ddec0f3165d64e0f705
sha256: dffc8cf24b7bcf2401d8801ea3a02d19954555952f5c08a54b7b29361b38414b
sha512: 661e754a7b5176a93ab1b87d9ffc09fdcd20d6597004ff39c6e884eea4737b725632cb3318572beb22489b16c2118bdd90d1bd4e91993ed06a9f545ae98f64bf
ssdeep: 196608:91OsapZzF99ciSHhim5BDjJpbnbeSiyIcnsZZqBHAic:3OsKzz9NSHkm5BT6vyIcnsOZPc
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
tlsh: T14956332572B2C977F14D1839C2412BC6F9A6ED2D19150C2333E9AE3D3F3A9ADD167206
sha3_384: c106aa75512d4377ead331107d8a3209cb6ec2a57e5caaac9818e3224ddf1779361591b9a46fc93882278ef39422ca33
ep_bytes: 558bec6aff68e0b94100682c4a410064
timestamp: 2010-11-18 16:27:35

Version Info:
CompanyName: Igor Pavlov
FileDescription: 7z Setup SFX
FileVersion: 9.20
InternalName: 7zS.sfx
LegalCopyright: Copyright (c) 1999-2010 Igor Pavlov
OriginalFilename: 7zS.sfx.exe
ProductName: 7-Zip
ProductVersion: 9.20
Translation: 0x0409 0x04b0

Trojan.Win32.Witch.hce also known as:

How to remove Trojan.Win32.Witch.hce?

• 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.