PWS-Mmorpg.gen!968244​2B

This page shows details and results of our analysis on the malware PWS-Mmorpg.gen!9682442B

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

5424 (2008-11-04)

Updated DAT

5424 (2008-11-04)

Minimum Engine

5.3.00

File Length

22112

Description Added

2008-11-05

Description Modified

2008-11-05

Malware Proliferation

Characteristics

File PropertyProperty Value
FileNamenew30.exe
McAfee DetectionPWS-Mmorpg.gen
Length22,112 bytes
CRC9682442B
MD549417A45B779D9DE907E9529A9E753B7
SHA1C75EE57FA44C9106F9CFCBFEB87E009122CB7277

Other Common Detection Aliases

Company NameDetection Name
ahnlabWin-Trojan/OnlineGameHack.32768.HJ
avastWin32:OnLineGames-FDQ [Trj]
AVG (GriSoft)Dropper.Agent.KQI
AviraTR/Hijacker.Gen
BitDefenderTrojan.PWS.OnlineGames.AADA
Dr.WebTrojan.PWS.Siggen.27
eSafe (Alladin)Suspicious File [104]
Eseta variant of Win32/PSW.OnLineGames.NRD
FortiNetW32/Dropper.BTE!tr
F-ProtW32/Agent.L.gen!Eldorado
KasperskyTrojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.yux
microsoftPWS:Win32/OnLineGames.NJ
normanW32/Packed_Upack.A
pandaGeneric Malware
risingTrojan.PSW.Win32.GameOL.rmk
SophosMal/Dropper-MAP
SymantecInfostealer.Onlinegame
Trend MicroTSPY_ONLINEG.IA
V-Buster~Packed/Upack
Vet (Computer Associates)
Win32/Gamepass!generic

Avert® Labs has observed the following system activities:

ActivityRisk Level
Hijacks an executables execution
High
Enumerates running processes
Medium
Writes executable in the windows folder
Low
Registers DLLsInformational

Other detections that have been observed.

FileNameMcAfee Supported
%WINDIR%\system32\e0d39066.dll
PWS-OnlineGames.s

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:

  • %WINDIR%\system32\e0d39066.cfg
  • %WINDIR%\system32\e0d39066.dll
  • The following registry elements have been created:

  • hkey_local_machine\software\classes\clsid\{e0d39066-96d7-4891-8527-488adafcd60f}\inprocserver32\
    • (default) = e0d39066.dll
    • threadingmodel = apartment
  • 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