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H-WORM RAT VIRUS

Also Known As: H-Worm remote access tool
Type: Trojan
Damage level: Severe

Written by Tomas Meskauskas on October 23, 2021 (updated)

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WHAT IS H-WORM?

H-WORM is a remote access tool (RAT) developed using VBScript. Research shows
that this trojan was developed by a criminal who goes by the name of 'Houdini'.
H-WORM is mainly distributed using spam email campaigns and has a USB
distribution function implemented, however, at time of research, this function
was not working correctly.



As mentioned above, H-WORM is remote access tool, and thus cyber criminals can
manipulate the infected system and remotely perform various tasks. As with most
RATs, H-WORM is capable of downloading and uploading data from/to a remote
Command and Control (C&C) server, executing files, running shell/cmd commands,
and performing various other actions (full list below). 

H-WORM is implemented with a password-grabbing feature, however, as with the USB
distribution feature, this was not working at time of research. It is likely,
however, that the bugs will be fixed and H-WORM will then be able to steal saved
logins/passwords and inject itself into connected USB drives.

Remote access tools are often used to steal various files and inject additional
malware into the system. RATs usually proliferate trojans, ransomware,
cryptominers, and, in some cases, adware/browser hijackers. Most trojans steal
personal data (e.g., banking information, keystrokes, logins/passwords, etc.).

Most ransomware compromises stored data (usually, by encryption) and makes
demands for ransom payments in exchange for recovery of files. Cryptominers
misuse system resources to mine various cryptocurrencies. The mining process can
take up to 100% of resources - the system becomes unstable/virtually unusable
and hardware components might be permanently damaged due to overheating.

Adware and browser hijackers are less harmful - they typically deliver intrusive
advertisements, cause unwanted redirects, and gather data (websites visited,
pages viewed, IP addresses, etc.). In summary, the presence of H-WORM might lead
to permanent data loss, significant financial/privacy issues, and high-risk
computer infections.

Threat Summary: Name H-Worm remote access tool Threat Type Trojan,
Password-stealing virus, Banking malware, Spyware. Symptoms Trojans are designed
to stealthily infiltrate the victim's computer and remain silent, and thus no
particular symptoms are clearly visible on an infected machine. Distribution
methods Infected email attachments, malicious online advertisements, social
engineering, software cracks. Damage Stolen banking information, passwords,
identity theft, victim's computer added to a botnet. Malware Removal (Windows)

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There are many remote access tools that are virtually identical to H-WORM. The
list of examples includes (but is not limited to) CrimsonRAT, Megalodon,
Brushaloader, and Remcos RAT. Different cyber criminals are responsible for
these infections, however, all pose identical threats. Therefore, you should
eliminate infections such as H-WORM immediately.


HOW DID H-WORM INFILTRATE MY COMPUTER?

As mentioned above, H-WORM is mostly distributed using spam campaigns. One such
campaign relates to the recent Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, which crashed without
leaving any survivors. The email essentially states that a company employee has
leaked important information relating to the accident.

The message also suggests that the information should be delivered to the "loved
ones" of all victims. The email contains an attachment (at time of research, a
JAR file archive), however, opening it results in infiltration of H-WORM RAT.
Furthermore, an identical campaign was used to proliferate the Adwind
information-stealing trojan at the same time.

Therefore, if you have opened attachments proliferated using this campaign, your
computer is probably also infected with Adwind. As mentioned above, H-WORM is
also implemented with the USB distribution function. Although this feature is
currently not working, the situation could change, and the RAT will also
infiltrate computers through infected USB devices.


HOW TO AVOID INSTALLATION OF MALWARE?

To prevent computer infections, be very cautious when browsing the internet and
downloading/installing/updating software. Carefully analyze each email
attachment received. Files/links that are irrelevant and those sent by
suspicious email addresses should never be opened. Download apps from official
sources only, using direct download links.

Avoid using third party downloaders/installers, since they often include rogue
apps. Keep installed software and operating systems up-to-date. To achieve this,
however, use implemented functions or tools provided by the official developers
only. Have a reputable anti-virus/anti-spyware suite installed and running,
since these tools detect and eliminate malware before the system is harmed.

The main reasons for computer infections are poor knowledge of these threats and
careless behavior - the key to its safety is caution. If you believe that your
computer is already infected, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner
Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate infiltrated malware.

Full list of H-Worm RAT features:

 * cmd-shell - Executes param value with "cmd.exe /c" and returns result
 * delete - Deletes file or folder specified in param
 * enum-driver - Sends all drive information to the C&C
 * enum-faf - Sends all file and folder attributes in a specified directory
 * enum-process - Sends all running processes
 * execute - Executes param value using "execute"
 * exit-process - Kills process specified in param
 * recv - Uploads file to C&C server
 * send - Downloads file from C&C server
 * site-send - Downloads file from URL
 * sleep - Sleep call in param is passed to eval()
 * uninstall - Deletes startup entries and payload
 * update - Replaces the payload and restarts with the wscript engine

Boeing 737 Max 8 accident-related spam email campaign that promotes H-Worm RAT:



Text presented within this email:

> Greetings
> 
> I believe you have heard about the latest crash Boeing 737 MAX 8 which happen
> on sunday 10 march 2019, All  passengers and crew were killed in the accident
> 
> Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET302 from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to Nairobi, Kenya,
> crashed shortly after takeoff
> 
> The dead were of 35 different nationalities, including eight Americans.
> 
> On 29 October 2018, the Boeing 737 MAX 8 operating the route crashed into the
> Java Sea 12 minutes after takeoff.
> 
> All 189 passengers and crew were killed in the accident.
> 
> note: there was a leak information from Darkweb which listed all the airline
> companies that will go down soon.
> 
> kindly notify your love ones about the informations on these file.
>  
> Regards
> 
> Joshua Berlinger
> private inteligent analyst

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Quick menu:

 * What is H-WORM?
 * STEP 1. Manual removal of H-WORM malware.
 * STEP 2. Check if your computer is clean.


HOW TO REMOVE MALWARE MANUALLY?

Manual malware removal is a complicated task - usually it is best to allow
antivirus or anti-malware programs to do this automatically.

To remove this malware we recommend using Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows.
If you wish to remove malware manually, the first step is to identify the name
of the malware that you are trying to remove. Here is an example of a suspicious
program running on a user's computer:



If you checked the list of programs running on your computer, for example, using
task manager, and identified a program that looks suspicious, you should
continue with these steps:

 Download a program called Autoruns. This program shows auto-start applications,
Registry, and file system locations:



Restart your computer into Safe Mode:

Windows XP and Windows 7 users: Start your computer in Safe Mode. Click Start,
click Shut Down, click Restart, click OK. During your computer start process,
press the F8 key on your keyboard multiple times until you see the Windows
Advanced Option menu, and then select Safe Mode with Networking from the list.



Video showing how to start Windows 7 in "Safe Mode with Networking":







Windows 8 users: Start Windows 8 is Safe Mode with Networking - Go to Windows 8
Start Screen, type Advanced, in the search results select Settings. Click
Advanced startup options, in the opened "General PC Settings" window, select
Advanced startup.

Click the "Restart now" button. Your computer will now restart into the
"Advanced Startup options menu". Click the "Troubleshoot" button, and then click
the "Advanced options" button. In the advanced option screen, click "Startup
settings". Click the "Restart" button. Your PC will restart into the Startup
Settings screen. Press F5 to boot in Safe Mode with Networking.



Video showing how to start Windows 8 in "Safe Mode with Networking":







Windows 10 users: Click the Windows logo and select the Power icon. In the
opened menu click "Restart" while holding "Shift" button on your keyboard. In
the "choose an option" window click on the "Troubleshoot", next select "Advanced
options". In the advanced options menu select "Startup Settings" and click on
the "Restart" button.

In the following window you should click the "F5" button on your keyboard. This
will restart your operating system in safe mode with networking.



Video showing how to start Windows 10 in "Safe Mode with Networking":







 

Extract the downloaded archive and run the Autoruns.exe file.



In the Autoruns application, click "Options" at the top and uncheck the "Hide
Empty Locations" and "Hide Windows Entries" options. After this procedure, click
the "Refresh" icon.



Check the list provided by the Autoruns application and locate the malware file
that you want to eliminate.

You should write down its full path and name. Note that some malware hides
process names under legitimate Windows process names. At this stage, it is very
important to avoid removing system files. After you locate the suspicious
program you wish to remove, right click your mouse over its name and choose
"Delete".



After removing the malware through Autoruns application (this ensures that the
malware will not run automatically on the next system startup), you should
search for the malware name on your computer. Be sure to enable hidden files and
folders before proceeding. If you find the filename of the malware, be sure to
remove it.



Reboot your computer in normal mode. Following these steps should remove any
malware from your computer. Note that manual threat removal requires advanced
computer skills. If you do not have these skills, leave malware removal to
antivirus and anti-malware programs.

These steps might not work with advanced malware infections. As always it is
best to prevent infection than try to remove malware later. To keep your
computer safe, install the latest operating system updates and use antivirus
software.

To be sure your computer is free of malware infections, we recommend scanning it
with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:



Tomas Meskauskas - expert security researcher, professional malware analyst.

I am passionate about computer security and technology. I have an experience of
over 10 years working in various companies related to computer technical issue
solving and Internet security. I have been working as an author and editor for
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