What is “Worm:Win32/Mofksys!pz”?

The Worm:Win32/Mofksys!pz 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 Worm:Win32/Mofksys!pz virus can do?

• Behavioural detection: Executable code extraction – unpacking
• A file was accessed within the Public folder.
• Sample contains Overlay data
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• CAPE extracted potentially suspicious content
• Executed a very long command line or script command which may be indicative of chained commands or obfuscation
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Executes the printer spooler process
• Authenticode signature is invalid
• A scripting utility was executed
• Uses Windows utilities to create a scheduled task
• CAPE detected the RustyStealer malware family
• Creates a copy of itself
• Attempts to modify Windows Defender using PowerShell
• Attempts to execute suspicious powershell command arguments
• A powershell command using multiple variables was executed possibly indicative of obfuscation
• Anomalous binary characteristics
• Attempts to modify Explorer settings to prevent hidden files from being displayed
• Uses suspicious command line tools or Windows utilities
• Yara rule detections observed from a process memory dump/dropped files/CAPE

How to determine Worm:Win32/Mofksys!pz?

File Info:
name: 26D7A75798C3511AEC0A.mlw
path: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/f85ccf0a1da7c28d5aa3942898d02bc6350c17437ff41429b6233de512aca6f9
crc32: A53FDD3B
md5: 26d7a75798c3511aec0a010e7981af06
sha1: 9ec30351c62ebc9b69db09e1261ff7508a40d9f2
sha256: f85ccf0a1da7c28d5aa3942898d02bc6350c17437ff41429b6233de512aca6f9
sha512: bc31ae7217dff13e515f82a74c1b983c31b135312b633640191c4118efc6494e67d32869989b187605d3fe2b1768c831959aa717bf2e0c9febc8259039d1dde9
ssdeep: 98304:qtrbTA1VwVSTXLW6jRhdGVQguhhW31Zw7nN:cc1LzL5LdGVzu+lcN
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
tlsh: T1F4262312F5C2903AD2F323B19DBEF76A963975350326D19B23C82D315ED05816B2AB73
sha3_384: 5f8758dfa9bd3a6e4b2816cbf2b59038440563fe605b81a507bd4165af2314b453fe6da319eae1bfe69043a8deb0df7d
ep_bytes: e816900000e989feffffcccccccccc55
timestamp: 2012-01-29 21:32:28

Version Info:
FileDescription: 
FileVersion: 3, 3, 8, 1
CompiledScript: AutoIt v3 Script: 3, 3, 8, 1
Translation: 0x0809 0x04b0

Worm:Win32/Mofksys!pz also known as:

How to remove Worm:Win32/Mofksys!pz?

• 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.