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Spy-Agent.bw!D73ECED2

This page shows details and results of our analysis on the malware Spy-Agent.bw!D73ECED2

Threat Detail

Malware Type: Trojan

Malware Sub-type: N/A

Discovery Date: 2008-10-13

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

5404 (2008-10-13)

Updated DAT

5404 (2008-10-13)

 Minimum Engine

5.3.00

File Length

36864

 Description Added

2008-10-13

Description Modified

2008-10-13

Malware Proliferation

Characteristics

File PropertyProperty Value
FileNameups_le~1.exe
McAfee DetectionSpy-Agent.bw
Length36,864 bytes
CRCD73ECED2
MD5F5C7B70CD7BF9C72F26F8BE081AC5B57
SHA1CA2690D563B753D0462FBB442B22E1AA59A962AC

Other Common Detection Aliases

Company NameDetection Name
AVG (GriSoft)agent.afuw warning: hidden extension .exe
Esetunpack error
FortiNetW32/Zlob.XQY!tr.dldr
normanw32/fakealert.ue
SophosMal/EncPk-CZ
SymantecDownloader.MisleadApp

Avert® Labs has observed the following system activities:

ActivityRisk Level
Enumerates running processes
Medium

Other detections that have been observed.

FileNameMcAfee Supported
%USERPROFILE%\local settings\temp\rdl2.tmp
Generic PUP.x

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:

  • %PROGRAMFILES%\microsoft common

    • 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

    United States - English