Win32/LockScreen [Threat Name] go to Threat
Win32/LockScreen.YL [Threat Variant Name]
| Category | trojan |
| Size | 430080 B |
| Aliases | Trojan:Win32/LockScreen.AO (Microsoft) |
Short description
Win32/LockScreen.YL is a trojan that blocks access to the Windows operating system.
Installation
The trojan does not create any copies of itself.
In order to be executed on every system start, the trojan sets the following Registry entries:
- [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]
- "shell" = "%malwarefilepath%"
Other information
Win32/LockScreen.YL is a trojan that blocks access to the Windows operating system.
The trojan displays the following dialog box:
To regain access to the operating system the user is asked to send information/certain amount of money via Webmoney payment service.
The password to regain access to the operating system is one of the following:
- 1758215593
When the correct password is entered the trojan removes itself from the computer.
The trojan may terminate specific running processes.
The trojan blocks keyboard and mouse input.