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FakeAlert-AB!B576DA69

This page shows details and results of our analysis on the malware FakeAlert-AB!B576DA69

Threat Detail

Malware Type: Trojan

Malware Sub-type: N/A

Discovery Date: 2008-10-17

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

5407 (2008-10-16)

Updated DAT

5407 (2008-10-16)

 Minimum Engine

5.3.00

File Length

65428

 Description Added

2008-10-17

Description Modified

2008-10-17

Malware Proliferation

Characteristics

File PropertyProperty Value
FileNamewini10~1.exe
McAfee DetectionFakeAlert-AB
Length65,428 bytes
CRCB576DA69
MD583524658C2441AD44521827C0D3572D4
SHA165AFA58F3F77CAED301FEC20EB454814C8BC7866

Other Common Detection Aliases

Company NameDetection Name
ahnlabWin-Trojan/Fakealert.65428
AVG (GriSoft)Generic3.UPE
AviraSPR/Dldr.Agent.BS
Dr.WebTrojan.Fakealert.1475
eSafe (Alladin)Suspicious file
EsetWin32/Adware.WinAntiSpyware
FortiNetW32/Agent.BS!tr.dldr
F-ProtW32/Agent.L.gen!Eldorado
Kasperskynot-a-virus:Downloader.Win32.Agent.bs
normanW32/Packed_Upack.A
pandaSuspicious file
risingTrojan.Win32.FakeVir.fc
SophosMal/Heuri-E
SymantecDownloader.MisleadApp
Trend MicroCryp_Mangled
V-BusterPacked/Upack

Avert® Labs has observed the following system activities:

ActivityRisk Level
Enumerates open windows
Medium
Uses shared memory of other processes
Low

Other detections that have been observed.

FileNameMcAfee Supported
%PROGRAMFILES%\xp_antispyware\uninstall.exe
FakeAlert-AB

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%\xp_antispyware\
  • %PROGRAMFILES%\xp_antispyware\uninstall.exe
  • %USERPROFILE%\application data\microsoft\internet explorer\quick launch\xp_antispyware.lnk
  • %USERPROFILE%\desktop\xp_antispyware.lnk
  • %USERPROFILE%\start menu\programs\xp_antispyware
  • %USERPROFILE%\start menu\programs\xp_antispyware\uninstall.lnk
  • %USERPROFILE%\start menu\programs\xp_antispyware\xp_antispyware.lnk

    • The following registry elements have been created:

  • hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\xp_antispyware\
    • displayname = xp antispyware 2009
    • uninstallstring = c:\program files\xp_antispyware\uninstall.exe

    • The following registry elements have been changed:

  • hkey_users\s-1-5-21-1202660629-602609370-839522115-500\control panel\don't load\
    • scui.cpl = no
    • wscui.cpl = no
  • hkey_users\s-1-5-21-1202660629-602609370-839522115-500\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\explorer\
    • forceclassiccontrolpanel = 1

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

  • http
    • hxxp://www.xp-antispyware2009.com/
    • hxxp://www.xp-antispyware2009.com
      /**********************************************************************
      ********************************************
    • hxxp://www.xp-antispyware2009.com/binary/**************

    • 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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