ADW_OUTFOX

May 19, 2014
 PLATFORM:

Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003

 OVERALL RISK RATING:
 REPORTED INFECTION:
 SYSTEM IMPACT RATING:
 INFORMATION EXPOSURE:

  • Threat Type: Adware

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

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.

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size:

567,536 bytes

File Type:

EXE

Memory Resident:

Yes

Initial Samples Received Date:

13 Feb 2014

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.

Installation

This adware creates the following folders:

  • %System Root%\DOCUME~1
  • %System Root%\DOCUME~1\Wilbert
  • %User Profile%\LOCALS~1
  • %User Temp%\nsc3.tmp
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\code
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\images
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\style
  • %System Root%\Documents and Settings\Wilbert
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\OutfoxTV
  • %Temp%\dts2A
  • %User Temp%\DesktopContainer

(Note: %System Root% is the root folder, which is usually C:\. It is also where the operating system is located.. %User Profile% is the current user's profile folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name} on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name} on Windows Vista and 7.. %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista and 7.. %Program Files% is the default Program Files folder, usually C:\Program Files in Windows 2000, Server 2003, and XP (32-bit), Vista (32-bit), and 7 (32-bit), or C:\Program Files (x86) in Windows XP (64-bit), Vista (64-bit), and 7 (64-bit).. %Start Menu% is the current user's Start Menu folder, which is usually C:\Windows\Start Menu or C:\Documents and Settings\{User name}\Start Menu on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu on Windows Vista and 7.. %Temp% is the Windows Temporary folder, which is usually C:\Windows\Temp.)

Autostart Technique

This adware adds the following registry entries to enable its automatic execution at every system startup:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
OutfoxTV = "%Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\DesktopContainer.exe"

Other System Modifications

This adware deletes the following files:

  • %User Temp%\nsx1.tmp
  • %User Temp%\nsc3.tmp
  • %User Temp%\DesktopContainer
  • %User Temp%\DesktopContainer\WidgetError.log
  • %Temp%\nsr33.tmp
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTvService.exe.log

(Note: %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista and 7.. %Temp% is the Windows Temporary folder, which is usually C:\Windows\Temp.. %Program Files% is the default Program Files folder, usually C:\Program Files in Windows 2000, Server 2003, and XP (32-bit), Vista (32-bit), and 7 (32-bit), or C:\Program Files (x86) in Windows XP (64-bit), Vista (64-bit), and 7 (64-bit).)

It adds the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\OutfoxTV

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\
FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\
FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION

HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\
OutfoxTV

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
OutfoxTV

HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\
OutfoxTV\chrome

HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\
OutfoxTV\firefox

HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\
Mozilla\Mozilla Firefox

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Mozilla\
Mozilla Firefox

HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\
OutfoxTV\ie

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OutfoxTV\
Alerts

It adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OutfoxTV
BreakingNewsExePath = "%Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\DesktopContainer.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OutfoxTV
BreakingNewsPath = "%Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\
FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION
DesktopContainer.exe = "2328"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\
FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION
DesktopContainer.exe = "2328"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV
OnBackground = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV
silent = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
OutfoxTV
DisplayName = "OutfoxTV"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
OutfoxTV
UninstallString = "%Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\DesktopContainer.exe /uninstall"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
OutfoxTV
UninstallStringOutfox = "%Program Files%\OutfoxTV\uninstaller.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
OutfoxTV
Publisher = "OutfoxTV"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
OutfoxTV
URLInfoAbout = "http://www.{BLOCKED}x.tv"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
OutfoxTV
DisplayIcon = "%Program Files%\OutfoxTV\uninstaller.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
OutfoxTV
InstDir = "%Program Files%\OutfoxTV"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
OutfoxTV
ModifyPath = "%Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\DesktopContainer.exe /uninstall"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
OutfoxTV
NoElevateOnModify = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
OutfoxTV
NoRemove = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV
LastUpdateCheck = "1391718759"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV
DesktopLastUpdateCheck = "1391718759"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV\
chrome
LastCheck = "1391718760"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV\
firefox
LastCheck = "1391718760"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main
Secondary Start Pages = "http://www.{BLOCKED}oft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&pver=6&ar=msnhome"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV\
ie
LastCheck = "1391718760"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV
UpdatePending = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV
ad_url = "https://toolbar.{BLOCKED}s.net/toolbar-source/breaking-{BLOCKED}s.php"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV
ad_time = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OutfoxTV\
Alerts
updateinterval = "3600"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OutfoxTV\
Alerts
root_path = "%Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV
DesktopLastUpdateCheck = "1391718792"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV
LastUpdateCheck = "1391718792"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV\
chrome
LastCheck = "1391718792"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV\
firefox
LastCheck = "1391718792"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV\
ie
LastCheck = "1391718792"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV
Status = "no update available"

It modifies the following registry entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main
Start Page = "http://www.{BLOCKED}x.tv/?referid="

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&pver=6&ar=msnhome.)

It deletes the following registry keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV\
chrome

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV\
firefox

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV\
ie

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OutfoxTV

Dropping Routine

This adware drops the following files:

  • %User Temp%\nsc3.tmp\UAC.dll
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTvService.exe
  • %User Temp%\nsc3.tmp\nsProcess.dll
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\index.html
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\video.html
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\code\Gadget.js
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\images\close.png
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\images\close_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\images\maximize.png
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\images\maximize_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\images\minimize.png
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\images\minimize_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\images\restore.png
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\images\restore_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\style\gadget.css
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\DesktopContainer.exe
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\settings.xml
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\icon.ico
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\pintotaskbar.vbs
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\unpintotaskbar.vbs
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\brandId
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\brandId
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\uuid
  • %User Temp%\nsc3.tmp\System.dll
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\uuid
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\uninstaller.exe
  • %Desktop%\OutfoxTV.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\OutfoxTV\Uninstall.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\OutfoxTV\Settings.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV.lnk
  • %User Temp%\nsc3.tmp\inetc.dll
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\afterinstall.html
  • %Temp%\dts2A\update.service.exe

(Note: %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista and 7.. %Program Files% is the default Program Files folder, usually C:\Program Files in Windows 2000, Server 2003, and XP (32-bit), Vista (32-bit), and 7 (32-bit), or C:\Program Files (x86) in Windows XP (64-bit), Vista (64-bit), and 7 (64-bit).. %Desktop% is the current user's desktop, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{User Name}\Desktop on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\Desktop on Windows Vista and 7.. %Start Menu% is the current user's Start Menu folder, which is usually C:\Windows\Start Menu or C:\Documents and Settings\{User name}\Start Menu on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu on Windows Vista and 7.. %Temp% is the Windows Temporary folder, which is usually C:\Windows\Temp.)

Other Details

This adware connects to the following possibly malicious URL:

  • http://www.{BLOCKED}x.tv/application/success.php?{random characters}
  • http://www.{BLOCKED}x.tv/application/updates/update.service.json
  • http://www.{BLOCKED}x.tv/{BLOCKED}xupdates/update.service.exe

This report is generated via an automated analysis system.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine:

9.300

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

Restart in Safe Mode

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Step 3

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
    • OutfoxTV
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl
    • FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl
    • FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION
  • In HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software
    • OutfoxTV
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
    • OutfoxTV
  • In HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\OutfoxTV
    • chrome
  • In HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\OutfoxTV
    • firefox
  • In HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\Mozilla
    • Mozilla Firefox
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Mozilla
    • Mozilla Firefox
  • In HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003\Software\OutfoxTV
    • ie
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OutfoxTV
    • Alerts

Step 4

Delete this registry value

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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_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • OutfoxTV = "%Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\DesktopContainer.exe"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OutfoxTV
    • BreakingNewsExePath = "%Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\DesktopContainer.exe"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OutfoxTV
    • BreakingNewsPath = "%Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION
    • DesktopContainer.exe = "2328"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION
    • DesktopContainer.exe = "2328"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV
    • OnBackground = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV
    • silent = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\OutfoxTV
    • DisplayName = "OutfoxTV"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\OutfoxTV
    • UninstallString = "%Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\DesktopContainer.exe /uninstall"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\OutfoxTV
    • UninstallStringOutfox = "%Program Files%\OutfoxTV\uninstaller.exe"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\OutfoxTV
    • Publisher = "OutfoxTV"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\OutfoxTV
    • URLInfoAbout = "http://www.{BLOCKED}x.tv"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\OutfoxTV
    • DisplayIcon = "%Program Files%\OutfoxTV\uninstaller.exe"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\OutfoxTV
    • InstDir = "%Program Files%\OutfoxTV"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\OutfoxTV
    • ModifyPath = "%Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\DesktopContainer.exe /uninstall"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\OutfoxTV
    • NoElevateOnModify = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\OutfoxTV
    • NoRemove = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV
    • LastUpdateCheck = "1391718759"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV
    • DesktopLastUpdateCheck = "1391718759"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV\chrome
    • LastCheck = "1391718760"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV\firefox
    • LastCheck = "1391718760"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
    • Secondary Start Pages = "http://www.{BLOCKED}oft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&pver=6&ar=msnhome"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV\ie
    • LastCheck = "1391718760"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV
    • UpdatePending = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV
    • ad_url = "https://toolbar.{BLOCKED}s.net/toolbar-source/breaking-{BLOCKED}s.php"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV
    • ad_time = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OutfoxTV\Alerts
    • updateinterval = "3600"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OutfoxTV\Alerts
    • root_path = "%Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV
    • DesktopLastUpdateCheck = "1391718792"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV
    • LastUpdateCheck = "1391718792"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV\chrome
    • LastCheck = "1391718792"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV\firefox
    • LastCheck = "1391718792"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV\ie
    • LastCheck = "1391718792"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV
    • Status = "no update available"

Step 5

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\Internet Explorer\Main
    • From: Start Page = "http://www.{BLOCKED}x.tv/?referid="
      To: Start Page = ""http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&pver=6&ar=msnhome""

Step 6

Search and delete these components

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There may be some components 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%\nsc3.tmp\UAC.dll
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTvService.exe
  • %User Temp%\nsc3.tmp\nsProcess.dll
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\index.html
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\video.html
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\code\Gadget.js
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\images\close.png
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\images\close_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\images\maximize.png
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\images\maximize_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\images\minimize.png
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\images\minimize_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\images\restore.png
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\images\restore_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\style\gadget.css
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\DesktopContainer.exe
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\settings.xml
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\icon.ico
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\pintotaskbar.vbs
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\unpintotaskbar.vbs
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\brandId
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\brandId
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\uuid
  • %User Temp%\nsc3.tmp\System.dll
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\uuid
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\uninstaller.exe
  • %Desktop%\OutfoxTV.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\OutfoxTV\Uninstall.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\OutfoxTV\Settings.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV.lnk
  • %User Temp%\nsc3.tmp\inetc.dll
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\afterinstall.html
  • %Temp%\dts2A\update.service.exe

Step 7

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.
  • %System Root%\DOCUME~1
  • %System Root%\DOCUME~1\Wilbert
  • %User Profile%\LOCALS~1
  • %User Temp%\nsc3.tmp
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\code
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\images
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTV\html\style
  • %System Root%\Documents and Settings\Wilbert
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\OutfoxTV
  • %Temp%\dts2A
  • %User Temp%\DesktopContainer

Step 8

Restart in normal mode and scan your computer with your Trend Micro product for files detected as ADW_OUTFOX. 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.

Step 9

Restore this file from backup only Microsoft-related files will be restored. If this malware/grayware also deleted files related to programs that are not from Microsoft, please reinstall those programs on you computer again.

  • %User Temp%\nsx1.tmp
  • %User Temp%\nsc3.tmp
  • %User Temp%\DesktopContainer
  • %User Temp%\DesktopContainer\WidgetError.log
  • %Temp%\nsr33.tmp
  • %Program Files%\OutfoxTV\OutfoxTvService.exe.log

Step 10

Restore these deleted registry keys/values from backup

*Note: Only Microsoft-related keys/values will be restored. If the malware/grayware also deleted registry keys/values related to programs that are not from Microsoft, please reinstall those programs on your computer.

  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV
    • chrome
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV
    • firefox
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OutfoxTV
    • ie
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software
    • OutfoxTV
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
    • OutfoxTV


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