Detections
Analytics
Malicious File Detection: Malware Signed By Stolen Bit9 Certificate
critical Nessus Plugin ID 88959
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Synopsis
Nessus detected potentially unwanted files on the remote host.Description
The md5sum of one or more files on the remote Windows host matches the signature of malware that was signed by a certificate stolen from the security firm Bit9.Verify that the remote files are legitimate and authorized in your environment.
Solution
Uninstall the remote software if it does not match your security policy, and investigate your network for further signs of a breach.See Also
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2013/02/bit9-breach-began-in-july-2012/
Plugin Details
Severity: Critical
ID: 88959
File Name: wmi_bit9_filescan.nbin
Version: 1.204
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows
Published: 4/11/2016
Updated: 11/22/2024
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows
Required KB Items: malscan/enabled