Trojan.Yakes (file analysis)

The Trojan.Yakes 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 Trojan.Yakes virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Creates RWX memory
• HTTP traffic contains suspicious features which may be indicative of malware related traffic
• Performs some HTTP requests
• Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Nepali
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• Attempts to repeatedly call a single API many times in order to delay analysis time
• Steals private information from local Internet browsers
• Collects information about installed applications
• Attempts to access Bitcoin/ALTCoin wallets
• Harvests credentials from local FTP client softwares
• Harvests information related to installed instant messenger clients
• Harvests information related to installed mail clients
• Anomalous binary characteristics

How to determine Trojan.Yakes?

File Info:
crc32: 62AC2B16md5: 8c519f8d5de9fbaf60ea6e1a57559ff4name: pred777amx.exesha1: 2ee773729d67e85b766c584a5146c637fea7e792sha256: 7d4063d172c31859f8c161f0b2aa7af338239860ef296cb0753c945b1d492d52sha512: 7bc1d6aa0adbc75af7f1e121ee3898e56011b0919d5342ae8f061752591d8e0f87bd1b4fa314480f847652a2b4b0319123fc66a8eca86f95c5756ca8f3da901essdeep: 6144:HvVFKvvVIKzBf6fijor/2R6kfzVpLwScNsDymL5ofIIhvy1:HtoikkrurfzVTcAym6Pa1type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
0: [No Data]

Trojan.Yakes also known as:

How to remove Trojan.Yakes?

• 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.