Description:
This worm may be downloaded as an installer application from remote site(s) by other malware.
When an unsuspecting user visits certain spoofed versions of video streaming websites such as YouTube, it prompts the user to download the latest version of the flash player.
It creates folder(s) and drops several file(s)/component(s), which may possibly be malicious.
Upon execution, it drops and executes a malicious file, which is also detected by Trend Micro as WORM_AQPLAY.A in the current user’s Temporary folder. It then deletes the said file after execution.
It also drops another file also detected as WORM_AQPLAY.A in a created folder found in all physical and removable drives.
It creates registry key(s)/entry(ies).
It drops an AUTORUN.INF file to automatically execute dropped copies when certain drives are accessed.
For additional information about this threat, see: Solution Technical Details
Description created: Jan. 28, 2009 2:36:28 AM GMT -0800
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