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Tibs-Packed!ADC6C5FC

This page shows details and results of our analysis on the malware Tibs-Packed!ADC6C5FC

Threat Detail

Malware Type: Trojan

Malware Sub-type: N/A

Discovery Date: 2008-10-15

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

5406 (2008-10-15)

Updated DAT

5406 (2008-10-15)

 Minimum Engine

5.3.00

File Length

1641505

 Description Added

2008-10-15

Description Modified

2008-10-15

Malware Proliferation

Characteristics

File PropertyProperty Value
FileNamett1dd~1.exe
McAfee DetectionTibs-Packed
Length1,641,505 bytes
CRCADC6C5FC
MD56022BDBC57004CFBE216C2A26F8E491B
SHA1B9DFE43F78A2E54D4CFF374600566A9B4C800FC1

Other Common Detection Aliases

Company NameDetection Name
avastWin32:Adware-gen [Adw]
AviraBDS/Frauder.LE
BitDefenderTrojan.FakeAV.CI
clamavTrojan.Peed.IG
Dr.WebTrojan.Packed.598
EsetWin32/Adware.XPAntivirus application
FortiNetW32/Frauder.LE!tr.bdr
KasperskyBackdoor.Win32.Frauder.le
microsofttrojan:win32/tibs.ih
pandaAdware/AntiMalware2009
SymantecAntiVirus2008
Trend MicroTROJ_FAKEAV.UJ

Avert® Labs has observed the following system activities:

ActivityRisk Level
Attempts to alter a browsers user agent
Medium
Enumerates open windows
Medium
Enumerates running processes
Medium
Uses shared memory of other processes
Low
Writes executable in the windows folder
Low
Creates registry keys and data values to persist on OS reboot
Informational

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:

  • %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\desktop\antimalware2009.lnk
  • %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\start menu\programs\antimalware2009
  • %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\start menu\programs\antimalware2009.lnk
  • %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\start menu\programs\antimalware2009\antimalware2009.lnk
  • %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\start menu\programs\antimalware2009\how to register antimalware2009.lnk
  • %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\start menu\programs\antimalware2009\license agreement.lnk
  • %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\start menu\programs\antimalware2009\register antimalware2009.lnk
  • %PROGRAMFILES%\rhc9o1j0e77r
  • %PROGRAMFILES%\rhc9o1j0e77r\database.dat
  • %PROGRAMFILES%\rhc9o1j0e77r\license.txt
  • %PROGRAMFILES%\rhc9o1j0e77r\mfc71.dll
  • %PROGRAMFILES%\rhc9o1j0e77r\mfc71enu.dll
  • %PROGRAMFILES%\rhc9o1j0e77r\msvcp71.dll
  • %PROGRAMFILES%\rhc9o1j0e77r\msvcr71.dll
  • %PROGRAMFILES%\rhc9o1j0e77r\rhc9o1j0e77r.exe
  • %PROGRAMFILES%\rhc9o1j0e77r\rhc9o1j0e77r.exe.local
  • %PROGRAMFILES%\rhc9o1j0e77r\uninstall.exe
  • %USERPROFILE%\application data\microsoft\internet explorer\quick launch\antimalware2009.lnk
  • %USERPROFILE%\application data\rhc9o1j0e77r
  • %USERPROFILE%\application data\rhc9o1j0e77r\quarantine
  • %USERPROFILE%\application data\rhc9o1j0e77r\quarantine\autorun
  • %USERPROFILE%\application data\rhc9o1j0e77r\quarantine\autorun\hkcu
  • %USERPROFILE%\application data\rhc9o1j0e77r\quarantine\autorun\hkcu\runonce
  • %USERPROFILE%\application data\rhc9o1j0e77r\quarantine\autorun\hklm
  • %USERPROFILE%\application data\rhc9o1j0e77r\quarantine\autorun\hklm\runonce
  • %USERPROFILE%\application data\rhc9o1j0e77r\quarantine\autorun\startmenuallusers
  • %USERPROFILE%\application data\rhc9o1j0e77r\quarantine\autorun\startmenucurrentuser
  • %USERPROFILE%\application data\rhc9o1j0e77r\quarantine\browserobjects
  • %USERPROFILE%\application data\rhc9o1j0e77r\quarantine\packages
  • %WINDIR%\system32\pphcco1j0e77r.exe

    • The following registry elements have been created:

  • hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\rhc9o1j0e77r\
    • displayname = antimalware2009
    • uninstallstring = "c:\program files\rhc9o1j0e77r\uninstall.exe" "3"
      "antimalware2009"
  • hkey_local_machine\software\rhc9o1j0e77r\
    • (default) = c:\program files\rhc9o1j0e77r
    • automaticallyupdates = 1
    • backgroundscan = 1
    • backgroundscantimeout = 1
    • buydiscurl =
      bf804e66bd0c619fe37b24ad1b13ece60f6afcbd7c347695757c13c5d8475e0ce169e1
      fc097c897d00038c3e06542db7e5b0581db4fd6b
    • buyurl =
      2c9f418b181be453cd2796950d24c7650f6afcbd7c347695757c13c5d8475e0ce169e1
      fc097c897d00038c3e06462dbcb4f7
    • databaseversion = 3223090
    • daysinterval = 7
    • domain =
      7faca120b0b0ed95d6dfc01294142b960670fca42b7a3595637958948f1d540eed
    • engineversion = 3223090
    • guiversion = 3223090
    • installdir = c:\program files\rhc9o1j0e77r
    • lasttimestamp = 246
    • minimizeonstart = 0
    • programversion = 3223090
    • proxyport = 0
    • scandepth = 2
    • scanpriority = 1
    • scansystemonstartup = 1
    • softid = antimalware2009

    • The following registry elements have been changed:

  • hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\
    • rhc9o1j0e77r = 336056
  • hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\user agent\post platform\
    • antimalware2009 = antimalware2009
  • hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run\
    • smrhc9o1j0e77r = c:\program files\rhc9o1j0e77r\rhc9o1j0e77r.exe
  • hkey_users\s-1-5-21-1202660629-602609370-839522115-500\sessioninformation\
    • programcount = 2

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

  • http
    • hxxp://antimalware09.com/**********************

    • 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