Trojan/Worm/Backdoor/DaCryptic

Alias: Backdoor.DaCryptic, Backdoor.DaCryptic, Win32/DaCryptic trojan, BackDoor-OB, security risk or a "backdoor" program, DaCryptic, Backdoor/DaCryptic, Bck/DaCryptic

Description: This pest can be classified as wery dangerous, because it includes a lot of dangerous functions, such as "keylogger" and "worm". It also has "trojan" abilities that allow it to infect the system via the e-mail. It tries tocopy itself to as many machines as possible, but it does not insert itself in to files. Instead it tries to replace them. The RAT was written by a hacker called Cryptic. The origination date is March 2001.

Threat type:

Backdoor - A Backdoor is an undocumented or secret means that can be used to obtain unauthorized access to your computer, or a malicious program that uses such a means to penetrate a computer system. Backdoor applications exploit vulnerabilities of installed programs or operating system and allow attackers to gain control over your computer system. Backdoor works in the background and hides from the user. It is always a high security risk.

Key Logger - A Key logger is a software application that runs in the background and records any keyboard activity. Logged information is stored in the machine and can be retrieved later by the attacker through the internet connection. Key loggers can record sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, personal identification numbers, etc. Key loggers are commonly included as parts of other spyware programs.

RAT - Remote Administration Tool (RAT) is a software application which provides an attacker with the capability to control your computer system remotely whenever you are online. The attacker can perform operations such as programs and/or files adding/deleting, files transfers, capturing screenshot, etc. Attacker may use captured computer for different personal needs such as to send malicious attacks.

Trojan - A Trojans or Trojan Horse is any programs that installs itself secretly, quite often with sinister intent. Once installed, the trojan author (hacker) can gain complete control of the infected PC. Trojans are usually designed to steal sensitive information and/or destroy the system. Trojans can be distributed as unsolicited email attachments, or bundled with freeware and shareware programs.

Worm - A Worm is a virus-like software application which spreads itself to other computers. Worms send themselves out to email addresses collected from the infected PC. Worms are known to mutate and they usually carry a destructive payload.

Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer or your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore detects Trojan/Worm/Backdoor/DaCryptic: Yes

Threat risk: High Risk

Very dangerous malware. Can log user's keyboard activity and take snapshots of the user's screen. Uses stealth installation and removal is very difficult. Category includes spyware programs, adware programs and trojans.

Symptoms:

Trojan/Worm/Backdoor/DaCryptic Signature Details: The following information includes some of the standard signatures associated with this spyware threat. Please do not attempt to manually remove these items from your computer; Removing these items incorrectly or partially can cause your computer to experience critical errors, prevent your computer from restarting or cause loss of Internet connectivity. Should you be infected with Trojan/Worm/Backdoor/DaCryptic, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
N/A

File Signatures:
%WINDOWS%\system\kernel32.vxd

Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
N/A

Folder Signatures:
N/A

Registry Signatures:
N/A

SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
N/A

See Also:
Trojan/Dropper/Zeus
Trojan/Zhek
RAT/Bionet Lite 1.0
Trojan/Backdoor/RAT/Cyn.103-1
Trojan/Backdoor/RAT/Cyn.12.a
Backdoor/RAT/Dagger.140
Backdoor/RAT/Danton.22
Backdoor/Hacker Tool/DarkFtp.12
Backdoor/Hacker Tool/DarkFtp.13
Trojan/Backdoor/RAT/DeepThroat.c