Other Names for this maleware
W32/Koobface, W32/Koobface.AZ, W32.Koobface
Koobface is a malware program that infects a user’s machine via social networking sites such as facebook or myspace. Once obtained the software in the malware will communicate with botnet servers, enabling the remote attacker to update existing infections, push new malware, or instruct the infected computer to carry out specific tasks. Because of the severe nature of this malware it should be removed from the infected PC as soon as possible.
Example of registry entries made by Koobface:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Run\”systray” = “c:\windows\mstre6.exe”
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Run\”systray” = “C:\Windows\fbtre6.exe”
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\AppEvents\Schemes\Apps\Explorer\Navigating
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