ADW_SPEEDUPMYPC

June 30, 2017
 Modified by: Jennifer Gumban
 ALIASES:

Win32/SpeedUpMyPC.B (ESET-NOD32); not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.SpeedUpMyPC.a (Kaspersky)

 PLATFORM:

Windows

 OVERALL RISK RATING:
 DAMAGE POTENTIAL:
 DISTRIBUTION POTENTIAL:
 REPORTED INFECTION:
 INFORMATION EXPOSURE:

  • Threat Type: Adware

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

Infection Channel:

Downloaded from the Internet, Dropped by other malware, can be downloaded from remote specific site, can be installed manually,

This Adware arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites. It may be manually installed by a user.

It comes with an uninstall package that completely removes the files it dropped and the registries it created.

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size:

5,478,976 bytes

File Type:

EXE

Memory Resident:

Yes

Initial Samples Received Date:

30 Jun 2017

Payload:

Connects to URLs/IPs, Drops files

Arrival Details

This Adware arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

It may be downloaded from the following remote site(s):

  • http://vd.{BLOCKED}temhost.net/331002155/OneSystemCare.exe

It may be manually installed by a user.

Installation

This Adware drops the following files:

  • %User Temp%\is-{random 1}.tmp\ADW_SpeedUpMyPC.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-{random 2}.tmp\_isetup\_shfoldr.dll
  • %User Temp%\is-{random 2}.tmp\banner_icon.bmp
  • %User Temp%\is-{random 2}.tmp\InstallerExtensions.dll
  • %User Temp%\is-{random 2}.tmp\license.en.rtf
  • %User Temp%\is-{random 2}.tmp\microsoft_partner.bmp
  • %User Temp%\is-{random 2}.tmp\printer.bmp
  • %User Temp%\is-{random 2}.tmp\windows8_with_innovation.bmp
  • %User Temp%\Setup Log {date} #001.txt
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\fonts\OpenSans-Bold.ttf
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\fonts\OpenSans-BoldItalic.ttf
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\fonts\OpenSans-Italic.ttf
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\fonts\OpenSans-Light.ttf
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\fonts\OpenSans-LightItalic.ttf
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\fonts\OpenSans-Regular.ttf
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\fonts\OpenSans-Semibold.ttf
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\fonts\OpenSans-SemiboldItalic.ttf
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\icudt.dll
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\InstallerExtensions.dll
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\libcef.dll
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\library.dat
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\locale\{variable}\LC_MESSAGES\messages.mo
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\locales\en-US.pak
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\Microsoft.VC90.CRT\Microsoft.VC90.CRT.manifest
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\Microsoft.VC90.CRT\msvcp90.dll
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\Microsoft.VC90.CRT\msvcr90.dll
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\resources.dat
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\speedupmypc.exe
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\speedupmypc.exe.log
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\Third-party Terms\cefpython.txt
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\Third-party Terms\cython.txt
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\Third-party Terms\jquery.txt
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\Third-party Terms\knockoutjs.txt
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\Third-party Terms\knockoutmappingjs.txt
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\Third-party Terms\opensans-font.txt
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\Third-party Terms\protobuf.txt
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\Third-party Terms\py2exe.txt
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\Third-party Terms\python.txt
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\Third-party Terms\python-changes.txt
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\Third-party Terms\pywin32.txt
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\Third-party Terms\qtip2.txt
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\thirdpartyinstaller.exe
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\unins000.dat
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\unins000.exe
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\unins000.msg
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\x86\Trackerbird.py.clr2.dll
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\x86\Trackerbird.py.clr4.dll
  • %Desktop%\SpeedUpMyPC.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\SpeedUpMyPC.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\Uninstall SpeedUpMyPC.lnk
  • %Application Data%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\SpeedUpMyPC.lnk

(Note: %User Temp% is the user's temporary folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit), Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012.. %Program Files% is the Program Files folder, where it usually is C:\Program Files on all Windows operating system versions; C:\Program Files (x86) for 32-bit applications running on Windows 64-bit operating systems.. %Desktop% is the desktop folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Desktop in Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name}\Desktop in Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit), Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012.. %Start Menu% is the Start Menu folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Start Menu on Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu on Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit), Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012.. %Application Data% is the Application Data folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Application Data on Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming on Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit), Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012.)

It creates the following folders:

  • %Program Files%\Uniblue
  • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC
  • %User Temp%\is-{random 1}.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-{random 2}.tmp

(Note: %Program Files% is the Program Files folder, where it usually is C:\Program Files on all Windows operating system versions; C:\Program Files (x86) for 32-bit applications running on Windows 64-bit operating systems.. %User Temp% is the user's temporary folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit), Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012.)

Other System Modifications

This Adware adds the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
speedupmypc

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
speedupmypc\shell\open\
command

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Uniblue\
SpeedUpMyPC

It adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Uniblue\
SpeedUpMyPC
InstallDate = "{date}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Uniblue\
SpeedUpMyPC
EcommercePlatform = "cleverbridge"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Uniblue\
SpeedUpMyPC
analytics = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Uniblue\
SpeedUpMyPC
InstalledLocation = "%Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\speedupmypc.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Uniblue\
SpeedUpMyPC
Lang = "en"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Uniblue\
SpeedUpMyPC
PurchaseUrl = "http://www.{BLOCKED}e.com/cm/templates/registrycleanerkit/rc-pp-995/purchase"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Uniblue\
SpeedUpMyPC
IsRegistered = "{0 or 1}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
speedupmypc
(Default) = "URL:SpeedUpMyPC Protocol"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
speedupmypc
URL Protocol =

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
speedupmypc\DefaultIcon
(Default) = "speedupmypc.exe,1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
speedupmypc\shell\open\
command
(Default) = "%Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\speedupmypc.exe" --serial="%1""

Other Details

This Adware connects to the following possibly malicious URL:

  • http://{BLOCKED}ng.{BLOCKED}e.com/v1/track

It comes with an uninstall package that completely removes the files it dropped and the registries it added.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine:

9.800

SSAPI PATTERN File:

1.579.00

SSAPI PATTERN Date:

31 Dec 2014

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

Remove ADW_SPEEDUPMYPC by using its own Uninstall option

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To uninstall the grayware processDATA_GENERIC
  • Click on Remove or Uninstall depending on the currently running Windows version.
  • Follow the instructions on the dialog box that appears.
  • Close the Programs window, and the Control Panel window.

    • Step 4

    Delete this registry key

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    Important: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this step only if you know how or you can ask assistance from your system administrator. Else, check this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.

    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes
      • speedupmypc
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Uniblue
      • SpeedUpMyPC
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software
      • Uniblue

    Step 5

    Search and delete these folders

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    Please make sure you check the Search Hidden Files and Folders checkbox in the More advanced options option to include all hidden folders in the search result.
    • %Program Files%\Uniblue
    • %Program Files%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC
    • %User Temp%\is-{random 1}.tmp
    • %User Temp%\is-{random 2}.tmp

    Step 6

    Search and delete this file

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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.
    • %User Temp%\Setup Log {date} #001.txt
    • %Desktop%\SpeedUpMyPC.lnk
    • %Start Menu%\Programs\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\SpeedUpMyPC.lnk
    • %Start Menu%\Programs\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC\Uninstall SpeedUpMyPC.lnk
    • %Application Data%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\SpeedUpMyPC.lnk

    Step 7

    Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as ADW_SPEEDUPMYPC. 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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