Worm:W32/AutoIt.Q

Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

Worm

Aliases :

Win32.Worm.AutoIt

Summary

This malware spreads by copying itself to removable devices and replacing the autorun.inf of the device with its own copy to ensure automatic execution.

Removal

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.

Technical Details

The file called suicide.bat is an installation helper file that deletes the original malware file. It performs a ping loopback on the system to check for the presence of a functioning network card.After completing its routine, the batch file deletes itself.

File System Changes

Creates these files:

  • %windir%\system32\csrcs.exe
  • %temp%\suicide.bat

Modified these files:

  • %temp%\aut1.tmp
  • %temp%\
  • %temp%\aut2.tmp
  • %temp%\

Process Changes

Creates these processes:

  • %windir%\system32\csrcs.exe
  • %windir%\system32\cmd.exe
  • %windir%\system32\ping.exe

Creates these mutexes:

  • 6E523163793968624

Registry Modifications

Sets these values:

  • HKLM\Software\Microsoft\DRM\amty ilop = 1
  • HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4\MUICache\ C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrcs.exe =
  • HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer\Run csrcs = C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrcs.exe
  • HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon Shell = Explorer.exe csrcs.exe
  • HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced Hidden = 4718592
  • HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced SuperHidden = 4718706
  • HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced ShowSuperHidden = 4718706
  • HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHOWALL CheckedValue = 6553701
  • HKLM\Software\Microsoft\DRM\amty fix =
  • HKLM\Software\Microsoft\DRM\amty fix1 = 1

Creates these keys:

  • HKLM\Software\Microsoft\DRM\amty