MSIL/LockScreen [Threat Name] go to Threat
MSIL/LockScreen.H [Threat Variant Name]
| Category | trojan |
| Size | 31232 B |
Short description
MSIL/LockScreen.H is a trojan that blocks access to the Windows operating system. To regain access to the operating system the user is asked to send an SMS message to a specified telephone number in exchange for a password.
Installation
The trojan does not create any copies of itself.
The following Registry entry is set:
- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
- "System" = ""
- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
- "System32" = ""
- [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
- "DisableTaskMgr" = 1
The modified Registry entries will prevent specific files from being executed.
Other information
MSIL/LockScreen.H is a trojan that blocks access to the Windows operating system.
To regain access to the operating system the user is asked to send an SMS message to a specified telephone number in exchange for a password.
The trojan displays the following picture:
When the correct password is entered the trojan is deactivated.
The password to regain access to the operating system is one of the following:
- marek
- 5d8w6y9s
The trojan may turn off the computer.
Trojan requires the Microsoft .NET Framework to run.