This Worm arrives as an attachment to email messages spammed by other malware/grayware or malicious users. It arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.
It modifies the user's Internet Explorer home page into a certain website. This action allows the malware to point to a website which may contain malware, putting the affected computer at greater risk of malware infection. It modifies the Internet Explorer Zone Settings.
Arrival Details
This Worm arrives as an attachment to email messages spammed by other malware/grayware or malicious users.
It arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.
Installation
This Worm drops the following files:
- %AppDataLocal%\Microsoft\Windows\{Random Numbers}
- %AppDataLocal%\Microsoft\Windows\explorer.exe
(Note: %AppDataLocal% is the Local Application Data folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Application Data on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local on Windows Vista, 7, and 8.)
Autostart Technique
This Worm modifies the following registry entry(ies) to enable its automatic execution at every system startup:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Shell = "%AppDataLocal%\Microsoft\Windows\explorer.exe" "%AppDataLocal%\Microsoft\Windows\{Random Numbers}" //E:JScript //B
Other System Modifications
This Worm adds the following registry entries:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
JSEFile\DefaultIcon
{Default} = "%System%\imageres.dll,-72"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
JSEFile
FriendlyTypeName = "@%SystemRoot%\System32\shell32.dll,-30596"
HKEY_USERS\{Computer SID}\JSEFile\
DefaultIcon
{Default} = "%SystemRoot%\System32\imageres.dll,-72"
HKEY_USERS\{Computer SID\JSEFile
FriendlyTypeName = "@%SystemRoot%\System32\shell32.dll,-30596"
Propagation
This Worm drops the following copy(ies) of itself in all removable drives:
- {Drive Letter}:\{Random File Name}.JPG.jse
Web Browser Home Page and Search Page Modification
This Worm modifies the user's Internet Explorer home page to the following websites:
- https://www.go{BLOCKED}es/#output=sear{BLOCKED}nt=psy-ab&q=fiverdolly+31369
It modifies the Internet Explorer Zone Settings.
Step 1
Before doing any scans, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 users must disable System Restore to allow full scanning of their computers.
Step 2
Note that not all files, folders, and registry keys and entries are installed on your computer during this malware's/spyware's/grayware's execution. This may be due to incomplete installation or other operating system conditions. If you do not find the same files/folders/registry information, please proceed to the next step.
Step 3
Restart in Safe Mode
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To restart in Safe Mode:
• For Windows 2000 users
- Restart your computer.
- Press F8 when you see the Starting Windows bar at the bottom of the screen.
- Choose the Safe Mode option from the Windows Advanced Options menu then press Enter.
• For Windows XP users
- Restart your computer.
- Press F8 after the Power-On Self Test (POST) routine is done. If the Windows Advanced Options menu does not appear, try restarting then pressing F8 several times when the POST screen appears.
- Choose the Safe Mode option from the Windows Advanced Options menu then press Enter.
• For Windows Server 2003 users
- Restart your computer.
- Press F8 after Windows starts up. If the Windows Advanced Options menu does not appear, try restarting again and pressing F8 several times afterward.
- On the Windows Advanced Option menu, use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode then press Enter.
• For Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 users
- Restart your computer.
- Press F8 after the Power-On Self Test (POST) routine is done. If the Advanced Boot Options menu does not appear, try restarting and then pressing F8 several times after the POST screen is displayed.
- On the Advanced Boot Options menu, use the arrow keys to select the Safe Mode option, and then press Enter.
• For Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 users
- Access the Charms bar by moving your mouse pointer to the upper right corner of the screen.
- Move your mouse pointer down and click Settings>Change your PC Settings.
- In the left panel, click General.
- In the right panel, scroll down to the bottom to find the Advanced startup section, then click the Restart now button and wait for the system to restart.
- In the Advanced Startup menu, click Troubleshoot>Advanced Options>Startup Settings>Restart and wait for the system to restart.
- In the Startup Settings menu, press 4 to enable safe mode.
Step 4
Restore these modified registry values
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Important:Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this only if you know how to or you can seek your system administrator's help. You may also check out this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.
- In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
- Shell = "%AppDataLocal%\Microsoft\Windows\explorer.exe" "%AppDataLocal%\Microsoft\Windows\{Random Numbers}" //E:JScript //B
To restore registry values this malware/grayware modified:
- Open Registry Editor. To do this:
- On Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003:
Click Start>Run, type REGEDIT in the text box provided, and then press Enter. - On Windows Vista, 7, and Server 2008:
Click the Start button, type REGEDIT in the Search input field then press Enter. - On Windows 8, 8.1, and Server 2012:
Right-click on the lower left corner of the screen and click Run, type REGEDIT in the Run input field, and then press Enter.
- In the left panel, double-click the following:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Winlogon - In the right panel, locate the registry value:
Shell = "%AppDataLocal%\Microsoft\Windows\explorer.exe" "%AppDataLocal%\Microsoft\Windows\{Random Numbers}" //E:JScript //B - Close Registry Editor.
Step 5
Delete this registry value
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- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\JSEFile\DefaultIcon
- {Default} = "%System%\imageres.dll,-72"
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\JSEFile
- FriendlyTypeName = "@%SystemRoot%\System32\shell32.dll,-30596"
- In HKEY_USERS\{Computer SID}\JSEFile\DefaultIcon
- {Default} = "%SystemRoot%\System32\imageres.dll,-72"
- In HKEY_USERS\{Computer SID\JSEFile
- FriendlyTypeName = "@%SystemRoot%\System32\shell32.dll,-30596"
To delete the registry value this malware created:
- Open Registry Editor. To do this:
» For Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 users, click Start>Run, type regedit in the text box provided, and then press Enter.
» For Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 users, click the Start button, type regedit in the Search input field then press Enter.
» For Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 users, right-click on the lower left corner of the screen, click Run, type regedit in the text box provided, and then press Enter. - In the left panel of the Registry Editor window, double-click the following:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>JSEFile>DefaultIcon - In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
{Default} = "%System%\imageres.dll,-72" - In the left panel of the Registry Editor window, double-click the following:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>JSEFile - In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
FriendlyTypeName = "@%SystemRoot%\System32\shell32.dll,-30596" - In the left panel of the Registry Editor window, double-click the following:
HKEY_USERS>{Computer SID}>JSEFile>DefaultIcon - In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
{Default} = "%SystemRoot%\System32\imageres.dll,-72" - In the left panel of the Registry Editor window, double-click the following:
HKEY_USERS>{Computer SID>JSEFile - In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
FriendlyTypeName = "@%SystemRoot%\System32\shell32.dll,-30596" - Close Registry Editor.
Step 6
Search and delete these files
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There may be some files that are hidden. Please make sure you check the
Search Hidden Files and Folders checkbox in the "More advanced options" option to include all hidden files and folders in the search result.
- %AppDataLocal%\Microsoft\Windows\{Random Numbers}
- %AppDataLocal%\Microsoft\Windows\explorer.exe
- {Drive Letter}:\{Random File Name}.JPG.jse
To delete malware/grayware files:
For Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003:
- Right-click Start then click Search....
- In the File name* input box, type
- %AppDataLocal%\Microsoft\Windows\{Random Numbers}
- %AppDataLocal%\Microsoft\Windows\explorer.exe
- {Drive Letter}:\{Random File Name}.JPG.jse
- In the Look In drop-down list, select My Computer then press Enter.
- Once located, select the file then press SHIFT+DELETE to delete it.
- Repeat the said steps for all files listed.
*Note: The file name input box title varies depending on the Windows version (e.g. Search for files or folders named or All or part of the file name.).
For Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012:
- Open a Windows Explorer window.
- For Windows Vista, 7, and Server 2008 users, click Start>Computer.
- For Windows 8, 8.1, and Server 2012 users, right-click on the lower left corner of the screen, then click File Explorer.
- In the Search Computer/This PC input box, type:
- %AppDataLocal%\Microsoft\Windows\{Random Numbers}
- %AppDataLocal%\Microsoft\Windows\explorer.exe
- {Drive Letter}:\{Random File Name}.JPG.jse
- Once located, select the file then press SHIFT+DELETE to delete it.
- Repeat the said steps for all files listed.
*Note: Read the following Microsoft page if these steps do not work on Windows 7.
Step 7
Reset the Internet Explorer Home and Search pages
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To reset your Internet Explorer Home and Search Pages:
- Close all Internet Explorer windows.
- Open Control Panel. To do this:
• For Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, click Start>Settings>Control Panel
• For Windows Vista, 7, and Server 2008 , click Start>Control Panel, then click Network and Internet • For Windows 8, 8.1, and Server 2012, right-click on the lower left corner of the screen, click Control Panel, then click Network and Internet - Double-click the Internet Options icon.
- In the Internet Properties window, click the Programs tab.
(Note: If you are running Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) or later, click the Advanced tab.) - Click the Reset Web Settings... button.
(Note: On IE7 to IE10, click the Reset… button. Note that by doing this, you are resetting IE back to its default settings.) - Select Also reset my home page. Click Yes.
- Click OK.
Step 8
Reset Internet privacy settings
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To reset Internet privacy settings:
- Close all Internet browser windows.
- Open Control Panel. To do this:
• For Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, click Start>Settings>Control Panel
• For Windows Vista, 7, and Server 2008, click Start>Control Panel, then click Network and Internet • For Windows 8, 8.1, and Server 2012, right-click on the lower left corner of the screen, click Control Panel, then click Network and Internet - Double-click Internet Options.
- In the Internet Properties window, click the Privacy tab.
- Click on the Default button to set to the default setting.
- Click OK.
Step 9
Restart in normal mode and scan your computer with your Trend Micro product for files detected as Worm.JS.BONDAT.AA. If the detected files have already been cleaned, deleted, or quarantined by your Trend Micro product, no further step is required. You may opt to simply delete the quarantined files. Please check this Knowledge Base page for more information.
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