Win32/GenKryptik.ELYX information

The Win32/GenKryptik.ELYX 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.

Gridinsoft Anti-Malware

Removing PC viruses manually may take hours and may damage your PC in the process. We recommend using GridinSoft Anti-Malware for virus removal. Allows to complete scan and cure your PC during the trial period.

DOWNLOAD NOW

6-day free trial available.

What Win32/GenKryptik.ELYX virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Injection (inter-process)
• Injection (Process Hollowing)
• Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (4 unique times)
• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Creates RWX memory
• Possible date expiration check, exits too soon after checking local time
• Mimics the system’s user agent string for its own requests
• A process attempted to delay the analysis task.
• A named pipe was used for inter-process communication
• Expresses interest in specific running processes
• Repeatedly searches for a not-found process, may want to run with startbrowser=1 option
• A process created a hidden window
• Performs some HTTP requests
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Executed a process and injected code into it, probably while unpacking
• Attempts to repeatedly call a single API many times in order to delay analysis time
• A system process is generating network traffic likely as a result of process injection
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Checks the version of Bios, possibly for anti-virtualization
• Checks the CPU name from registry, possibly for anti-virtualization
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Collects information to fingerprint the system
• Anomalous binary characteristics

Related domains:

How to determine Win32/GenKryptik.ELYX?

File Info:
crc32: F6F58A1B
md5: b709a3a776784b69337bc3cffd583c6d
name: 8888888.png
sha1: c982301254778af7c85472d1a0bea6b5441b3d13
sha256: 39dc25041cb7eb9e2e50f9a2de758af7600f3bce2132f98da34657d878d74917
sha512: 5dd44b6e4d0843815bdf0d92aee5004c53503ab2ac18c33140941a73a9658f5484b16a40737a2e552669f4e253c1c69fafc43dca5388289cda965dad43a955f3
ssdeep: 6144:9tBgdSr2AaSrTBRc6nWFJbwxuay0u6+Zk9TDQBrwCAQdNUSTCgu4YlLbvFyAVIG:b2ARrTBHWLwxY5Zk9XQVwNONUSG3B/L
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: xa9 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
InternalName: tlntsess.exe
FileVersion: 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
CompanyName: Microsoft Corporation
ProductName: Microsoftxae Windowsxae Operating System
ProductVersion: 6.1.7600.16385
FileDescription: Microsoft Telnet Server Helper
OriginalFilename: tlntsess.exe
Translation: 0x0409 0x04b0

Win32/GenKryptik.ELYX also known as:

How to remove Win32/GenKryptik.ELYX?

• 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.