W64/GenKryptik.GGHG!tr

Analysis

W64/GenKryptik.GGHG!tr is classified as a trojan.
A trojan is a type of malware that performs activites without the user’s knowledge. These activities commonly include establishing remote access connections, capturing keyboard input, collecting system information, downloading/uploading files, dropping other malware into the infected system, performing denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, and running/terminating processes.
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Outbreak Alert

An unauthenticated attacker can perform a Remote Code Execution (RCE) on a vulnerable PaperCut Application Server. According to the vendor, the specific flaw exists within the SetupCompleted class and could be achieved remotely without authentication. PaperCut MF/NG Improper Access Control Vulnerability (CVE-2023-27350) has been seen exploited in the wild.

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Recommended Action

• Make sure that your FortiGate/FortiClient system is using the latest AV database.
• Quarantine/delete files that are detected and replace infected files with clean backup copies.