iTranslator Driver-based Trojan

First observed in 2018, iTranslator is an information stealing trojan that uses a pair of software drivers to gain control of an affected system.

Threat ID:: CC-2672
Category:: Trojan
Threat Severity:: Low
Threat Vector:
Published:: 26 September 2018 12:00 AM

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Summary

First observed in 2018, iTranslator is an information stealing trojan that uses a pair of software drivers to gain control of an affected system.

Affected platforms

The following platforms are known to be affected:

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows - All versions

Threat details

At the time of publication, it is unclear how iTranslator is distributed, although there are unconfirmed reports indicating it is being delivered as an executable file via medium-scale spam campaigns or drive-by-downloads from compromised websites.

When opened, this executable file will download and install the initial driver as well as a dynamic link-library (DLL) file. This first driver will attempt to maintain persistence before extracting and loading the DLL. The DLL appears to be the primary iTranslator module, and is responsible for installing a secondary network filter driver and trusted SSL certificates on all available Internet browsers. It will then uses these to collect user information and perform man-in-the-middle attacks.

Remediation advice

To prevent and detect a trojan infection, ensure that:

Remediation steps

Type	Step
	A robust program of education and awareness training is delivered to users to ensure they don’t open attachments or follow links within unsolicited emails. All operating systems, anti-virus and other security products are kept up-to-date. Regular anti-virus and security scans are performed on your organisation’s estate. All day-to-day computer activities such as email and internet are performed using non-administrative accounts. Strong password policies are in place. Network, proxy and firewall logs should be monitored for suspicious activity. User accounts accessed from affected devices should be reset on a clean computer. Your organisation adopts a holistic all-round approach to Cyber Security as advocated by the 10 Steps to Cyber Security.

Type

Step

A robust program of education and awareness training is delivered to users to ensure they don’t open attachments or follow links within unsolicited emails.
All operating systems, anti-virus and other security products are kept up-to-date.
Regular anti-virus and security scans are performed on your organisation’s estate.
All day-to-day computer activities such as email and internet are performed using non-administrative accounts.
Strong password policies are in place.
Network, proxy and firewall logs should be monitored for suspicious activity.
User accounts accessed from affected devices should be reset on a clean computer.
Your organisation adopts a holistic all-round approach to Cyber Security as advocated by the 10 Steps to Cyber Security.

Last edited: 17 February 2020 12:46 pm