TROJ_FAKEALE.JLM
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003
Threat Type: Trojan
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: No
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This Trojan is an installer of a rogue antivirus program called Spyware Cleaner 2010 V4.05. It asks the user to purchase the full version of the software. It then connects to a certaijn website where the user can make the purchase.
This Trojan may be dropped by other malware. It may be unknowingly downloaded by a user while visiting malicious websites.
It displays fake alerts that warn users of infection. It also displays fake scanning results of the affected system. It then asks for users to purchase it once scanning is completed. If users decide to purchase the rogue product, users are directed to a certain website asking for sensitive information, such as credit card numbers.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
7,030,137 bytes
PE
Yes
14 Jan 2011
Connects to URLs/Ips, Installs fake antivirus program
Arrival Details
This Trojan may be dropped by other malware.
It may be unknowingly downloaded by a user while visiting malicious websites.
Installation
This Trojan creates the following folders:
- %Program Files%\rnsafe
- %System Root%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Spyware Cleaner 2010 V4.05
(Note: %Program Files% is the default Program Files folder, usually C:\Program Files.. %System Root% is the root folder, which is usually C:\. It is also where the operating system is located.)
Other Details
This Trojan drops the following file(s)/component(s):
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast107.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth032.rnt
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth033.rnt
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast108.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth034.rnt
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\el7005.rst
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast109.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\el7006.rst
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\el7009.rst
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast110.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast111.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\el7010.rst
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\el7011.rst
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast112.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\el7012.rst
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\el7013.rst
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast113.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\el7014.rst
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\el7015.rst
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast114.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\el7016.rst
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\el7017.rst
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast115.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\el7018.rst
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\el7019.rst
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast116.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\el7020.rst
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\el7021.rst
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast117.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\el7022.rst
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\f000129.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast118.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\f00129.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\f001290.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast119.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\f1290.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\fi3909.ric
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast120.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\fi3910.ric
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\fi3911.ric
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast121.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\fi3912.ric
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\fi3913.ric
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast122.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\fi3914.ric
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\fi3915.ric
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast123.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\fi3916.ric
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\fi3917.ric
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast124.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\fi3918.ric
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\rnig03.dst
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast125.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\rnig04.dst
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast126.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast127.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast128.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast129.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth009.rnt
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth010.rnt
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth011.rnt
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth012.rnt
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth013.rnt
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth014.rnt
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth015.rnt
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth016.rnt
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth017.rnt
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth018.rnt
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth019.rnt
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth020.rnt
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth021.rnt
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth022.rnt
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth023.rnt
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\RnSafe.url
- %System Root%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\Spyware Cleaner 2010 V4.05.lnk
- %System Root%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Spyware Cleaner 2010 V4.05\Spyware Cleaner 2010 V4.05.lnk
- %System Root%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Spyware Cleaner 2010 V4.05\Junk Files Cleaner.lnk
- %System Root%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Spyware Cleaner 2010 V4.05\Registry Cleaner.lnk
- %System Root%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Spyware Cleaner 2010 V4.05\Manage Startup applications.lnk
- %System Root%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Spyware Cleaner 2010 V4.05\Hosts Files Editor.lnk
- %System Root%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Spyware Cleaner 2010 V4.05\Spyware Cleaner 2010 V4.05 on the Web.lnk
- %System Root%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Spyware Cleaner 2010 V4.05\Uninstall Spyware Cleaner 2010 V4.05.lnk
- %Application Data%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Spyware Cleaner 2010 V4.05.lnk
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\unins000.dat
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\unins000.exe
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\RnRely.exe
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\RnRecycel.exe
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\RnDrv.sys
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\RnRec.dat
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\SpywareCleaner.exe
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\RnScan.exe
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\RnTru.dat
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\set.ini
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\RnSettings.exe
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\RnUp.exe
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\update.ini
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Rnast.dar
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Rndth.st
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Rnel.bb
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Rnfi.bbi
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Rnric.bb
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\rnig02.dst
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\RnUpDate.exe
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\RnJKC.exe
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\RnRC.exe
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\RnStartup.exe
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\RnHosts.exe
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\RnTemp.exe
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Rnaxs.sq
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Rndes.asw
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Rnqiz.ba
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Rnrcp.bb
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\RnSo1.bb
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Rnwad.as
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\up.rn
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\el7007.rst
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\el7008.rst
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast103.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth024.rnt
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth025.rnt
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast104.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth026.rnt
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth027.rnt
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast105.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth028.rnt
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth029.rnt
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\ast106.rda
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth030.rnt
- %Program Files%\rnsafe\Data\dth031.rnt
(Note: %Program Files% is the default Program Files folder, usually C:\Program Files.. %System Root% is the root folder, which is usually C:\. It is also where the operating system is located.. %Application Data% is the current user's Application Data folder, which is usually C:\Windows\Profiles\{user name}\Application Data on Windows 98 and ME, C:\WINNT\Profiles\{user name}\Application Data on Windows NT, and C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Application Data on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003.)
It does the following:
- Installs of a rogue antivirus program called Spyware Cleaner 2010 V4.05.
- Asks the user to purchase the full version of the software. It then connects to the website where the user can purchase the full version of the software http://www.r{BLOCKED}.com/buy.html.
Rogue Antivirus Routine
This Trojan displays fake alerts that warn users of infection. It also displays fake scanning results of the affected system. It then asks for users to purchase it once scanning is completed. If users decide to purchase the rogue product, users are directed to a certain website asking for sensitive information, such as credit card numbers.
SOLUTION
8.900
Step 1
For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 users, before doing any scans, please make sure you disable System Restore to allow full scanning of your computer.
Step 2
Identify and terminate files detected as TROJ_FAKEALE.JLM
- If the detected file is displayed in either Windows Task Manager or Process Explorer but you cannot delete it, restart your computer in safe mode. To do this, refer to this link for the complete steps.
- If the detected file is not displayed in either Windows Task Manager or Process Explorer, continue doing the next steps.
Step 3
Search and delete these folders
Step 4
Search and delete these files
Step 5
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as TROJ_FAKEALE.JLM. 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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