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FakeAlert-AB.gen!6CFC​AD50

This page shows details and results of our analysis on the malware FakeAlert-AB.gen!6CFCAD50

Threat Detail

Malware Type: Trojan

Malware Sub-type: Generic

Discovery Date: 2008-08-06

Next Steps:

Overview

This is a Trojan detection. Unlike viruses, Trojans do not self-replicate. They are spread manually, often under the premise that they are beneficial or wanted. The most common installation methods involve system or security exploitation, and unsuspecting users manually executing unknown programs. Distribution channels include e-mail, malicious or hacked Web pages, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), peer-to-peer networks, etc.


Minimum DAT

5354 (2008-08-05)

Updated DAT

5354 (2008-08-05)

 Minimum Engine

5.2.00

File Length

971776

 Description Added

2008-08-06

Description Modified

2008-08-06

Malware Proliferation

Characteristics

File PropertyProperty Value
File Nameav2009.exe
McAfee DetectionFakeAlert-AB.gen
Length971,776 bytes
CRC326CFCAD50
MD5aa316adc0e41dcaea4c3e62f7715be40
SHA1B52418C8317263231D73170F94BAA109A3F029A4

Other Common Detection Aliases

Company NameDetection Name
AvastWin32:Fraudo
AVG (GriSoft)Generic11.BBN
Microsoftprogram:win32/antivirus2008
Normanw32/antivirus2008.bo
SymantecAntiVirus2009
Trend MicroTROJ_RENOS.AFE

Avert® Labs has observed the following system activities:

ActivityRisk Level
Enumerates running Processes
Medium
Enumerates open windows
Low
Writes Executable in the Windows Folder
Low

System Changes

These are general defaults for typical path variables. (Although they may differ, these examples are common.):
%WinDir% = \WINDOWS (Windows 9x/ME/XP/Vista), \WINNT (Windows NT/2000)
%SystemDir% = \WINDOWS\SYSTEM (Windows 98/ME), \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 (Windows XP/Vista), \WINNT\SYSTEM32 (Windows NT/2000)
%ProgramFiles% = \Program Files

The following files have been added to the system:

  • %USERPROFILE%\application data\microsoft\internet explorer\quick launch\antivirus 2009.lnk
    • %USERPROFILE%\desktop\antivirus 2009.lnk
      • %USERPROFILE%\start menu\antivirus 2009
      • %USERPROFILE%\start menu\antivirus 2009\antivirus 2009.lnk
      • %USERPROFILE%\start menu\antivirus 2009\uninstall antivirus 2009.lnk
      • %WINDIR%\system32\scui.cpl

        • The following registry elements have been created:

      • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\8bbb05b8d07df8a972eb52b1d6b7d713\options\
        • advancedscantype = 49
        • afterregisterurl = http://antivirus-database.com/confirm.php?product
          =%product%&aff=%aff%&email=%email%&update=%update%&cookie_type
          =%cookie_type%&cookie=%cookie%
        • billingregurl = http://antivirus-database.com/order_xp.php?ver=%aff%
        • billingurl = http://antivirus-database.com/license.php?email
          =%email%&affiliateid=%aff%
        • firstrunurl = http://antivirus-database.com/firstrun.php?product
          =%product%&aff=%aff%&update=%update%
        • helpurl = http://antivirus-database.com/help.php
        • installdate = 8/6/2007
        • lastrun = 8/6/2007
        • lastscan = 06.08.2007 14:30:45
        • pname = 3757633
        • ppath = c:\documents and settings\administrator\local settings\temp
          \av2009.exe
        • scans = 49
        • securityvector = 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
        • termsurl = http://antivirus-database.com/terms.php
        • transactionkey = xshrugeutblgvfnm

        • The following registry elements have been changed:

      • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\internet explorer\
        • usersession = 8bbb05b8d07df8a972eb52b1d6b7d713

        • The applications created the following network connection(s):

      • antivirus-database.com port (80) Protocol (http)
        • hxxp://antivirus-database.com /firstrun.php?product=AV9&aff=&update
          =0207/*************************

        • Symptoms

        This symptoms of this detection are the files, registry, and network communication referenced in the characteristics section.

        Method of Infection

        Trojans do not self-replicate. They are spread manually, often under the premise that the executable is something beneficial. Distribution channels include IRC, peer-to-peer networks, newsgroup postings, e-mail, etc.

        Removal

        All Users:

        Please use the following instructions for all supported versions of Windows to remove threats and other potential risks:

        1.Disable System Restore .

        2.Update to current engine and DAT files for detection and removal.

        3.Run a complete system scan.

        Modifications made to the system Registry and/or INI files for the purposes of hooking system startup, will be successfully removed if cleaning with the recommended engine and DAT combination (or higher).

        1. Please go to the Microsoft Recovery Console and restore a clean MBR.

        On windows XP:

        Insert the Windows XP CD into the CD-ROM drive and restart the computer.
        When the "Welcome to Setup" screen appears, press R to start the Recovery Console.
        Select the Windows installation that is compromised and provide the administrator password
        Issue 'fixmbr' command to restore the Master Boot Record
        Follow onscreen instructions
        Reset and remove the CD from CD-ROM drive.


        On Windows Vista and 7:

        Insert the Windows CD into the CD-ROM drive and restart the computer.
        Click on "Repair Your Computer"
        When the System Recovery Options dialog comes up, choose the Command Prompt.
        Issue 'bootrec /fixmbr' command to restore the Master Boot Record
        Follow onscreen instructions
        Reset and remove the CD from CD-ROM drive.

        Variants

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