Classification
Malware
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Backdoor
Back Door For Computer
OSX
Backdoor:OSX/MacKontrol.A
Summary
Backdoor:OSX/MacKontrol.A connects to a remote server to receive further instructions, without the knowledge or permission from the user.
Removal
Automatic action
The F-Secure security product will automatically remove the file.
Manual removal
- Open Activity Monitor, select launched, and click Quit Process.
- Open Terminal, then execute the following:
- rm /Library/launched
- rm ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.apple.FolderActionsxl.plist
Suspect a file is incorrectly detected (a False Positive)?
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 updatesFirst check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest detection database updates, then try scanning the file again.
- Submit a sampleAfter checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.Mac App Store is the simplest way to find and download apps for your Mac. To download apps from the Mac App Store, you need a Mac with OS X 10.6.6 or later. EA GAMES FOR MAC. From high fantasy to competitive sports – you can tap into the excitement of EA's hottest Mac games! Unleash your imagination in The Sims 4, rise to power and fight epic battles in Dragon Age II, build a living world where every choice matters in SimCity, and more. Play free games for Mac. Big Fish is the #1 place to find casual games! Free game downloads. Helpful customer service! For mac games download.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 scanningIf 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.
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Technical Details
Arrival
MacKontrol.A is dropped into the system by malicious Word documents that exploit the vulnerability identified by CVE-2009-0563.
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Installation
The malware drops the following copy of itself:
- /Library/launched
It creates the following launchpoint for the file above:
- ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.apple.FolderActionsxl.plist
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Payload
Backdoor Machine Learning
The malware connects tofreetibet2012[..].xicp.com[..] to obtain additional commands.
It is capable of performing the following actions:
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- Deleting files
- Terminating processes
- Getting system info, such as system version, username, hostname, etc.
- Getting process lists
- Opening remote shell
- Listing files
- Uploading, downloading and executing files
- Removing launchpoint