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W32/Cycle.A

Threat risk

Threat risk low

Detection files published:
11 May 2004
Description created:
2004-05-11
Description updated:
2004-05-11

Malware type:
Worm
Alias:
Spreading mechanism
Other

Payload:

Sandbox analysis

The following is a portion of the instant analysis done by the Norman Sandbox Technology

[ General information ]
* File length:        10240 bytes.

[ Changes to filesystem ]
* Creates file C:WINDOWScyclone.txt.
* Creates file C:WINDOWSsystemsvchost.exe.

[ Network services ]
* Attempts to resolve name "www.irna.com".
* Connect port 80 [IP], IP 193.75.75.100.
* Checks wheter computer is connected to Internet.
* Attempts to resolve name "c.root-servers.net".
* Sends a ping request (ICMP.DLL) to 193.75.75.100.
* Connect port 69 [IP], IP 0.0.0.0.
* Connect port 80 [Unknown], IP 193.75.75.100.
* Attempts to resolve name "28.11.32.1".
* Connect port 445 [IP], IP 28.11.32.1.
* Connect port 3332 [IP], IP 0.0.0.0.

[ Security issues ]
* Exploits MS04-011 vulnerability.
* Possible backdoor functionality [UNKNOWN] port 3332.

[ Process/window information ]
* Creates a mutex Jobaka3.
* Creates a mutex JumpallsNlsTillt.
* Creates a mutex Jobaka3l.
* Creates a mutex SkynetSasserVersionWithPingFast.
* Enumerates running processes.

Removal

This worm was proactively detected using the Norman Sandbox technology.

General information about removal of malicious software

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