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TROJ_FAKEALE.JLM

October 08, 2012
 Analysis by: jasperm
 PLATFORM:

Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003

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

  • 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

File Size:

7,030,137 bytes

File Type:

PE

Memory Resident:

Yes

Initial Samples Received Date:

14 Jan 2011

Payload:

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

Minimum Scan Engine:

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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

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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%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Spyware Cleaner 2010 V4.05
%Program Files%\rnsafe

Step 4

Search and delete these files

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There may be some component 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.
%System Root%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\Spyware Cleaner 2010 V4.05.lnk
%System Root%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Spyware Cleaner 2010 V4.05.lnk
%Application Data%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Spyware Cleaner 2010 V4.05.lnk

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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