Trojan-Downloader:W32/HeurFu.gen

Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

Trojan-Downloader

Aliases :

Trojan-Downloader:W32/HeurFu.gen, Gen:trojan.heur.fu.bqw@aizha1gi

Summary

This trojan downloads an additional file from a remote server.

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

Trojan:W32/HeurFu.gen and a number closely related detections (see More below) identify a file named report_082011-65_pdf.exe, which is being distributed to users in zipped files as email attachments.

Installation

On execution, the trojan creates the following temp file:

  • %temp%\blood.exe

The trojan-downloader also creates a number of registry entries.

Execution

Then it attempts to download a file named blood.exe from a remote server. The downloaded file appears to be a Zbot variant.

More

A number of closely related detections identify the suspect file report_082011-65_pdf.exe. These detections use the naming format:

  • Gen:trojan.heur.fu.[random alphanumeric string]

For example:

  • Gen:trojan.heur.fu.bqw@aizha1gi
  • Gen:Trojan.Heur.FU.bqW@aiZha1gi
  • Gen:Trojan.Heur.FU.bqW@a4wN11gi