Trojan-Downloader:W32/Renos.GEN is a generic detection for variants in the Trojan-Downloader:W32/Renos family.
Security programs use generic detections that look for broad patterns of code or behavior to identify similar programs or files. If you suspect the file was incorrectly detected, go to: Removal: Suspect a file is incorrectly detected (a False Positive)?.
Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it will either move the file to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or remove it.
A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:
Check for the latest database updates
First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.
Submit a sample
After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.
Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.
Exclude a file from further scanning
If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.
Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.
Renos variants are trojan-downloaders that download rogueware onto the system. The trojan may arrive on the system as part of another malware's payload, from a user-initiated download, or through other means. The downloaded programs attempt to persuade the user to buy a particular rogue antispyware application by pretending that the system is infected with spyware.
On installation, the trojan drops the file
and then creates a launchpoint for it. The brastk.exe file then attempts to download another file from a remote server.
On execution, this trojan will modify registry keys in order to bypass the Windows firewall, then download a rogue antispyware application from a remote server and save it onto the system, most commonly at:
The actual save location may vary depending on the variant.
The malware subsequently creates a system tray icon that periodically displays the following message:
"Your computer is infected! Windows has detected spyware infection! It is recommended to use special antispyware tools to prevent data loss. Windows will now download and install the most up-to-date antispyware for you. Click here to protect your computer from spyware!"
Clicking on the message will launch the downloaded rogue antispyware application.