ADW_ADEVE.A
Trojan:Win32/Malagent (Microsoft), Trojan.Hachilem!gen (Symantec), Trojan-Spy.Win32.VB.mn (Kasperksy)
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003
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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.
However, as of this writing, the said sites are inaccessible.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
294912 bytes
EXE
Yes
13 Jul 2007
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 drops the following files:
- %System%\{random folder}\76487-699-1423605-23312-1\{malware file name}.bat
(Note: %System% is the Windows system folder, which is usually C:\Windows\System on Windows 98 and ME, C:\WINNT\System32 on Windows NT and 2000, or C:\Windows\System32 on Windows XP and Server 2003.)
It drops the following copies of itself into the affected system:
- %System%\{random folder}\76487-699-1423605-23312-1\{malware file name}.exe
(Note: %System% is the Windows system folder, which is usually C:\Windows\System on Windows 98 and ME, C:\WINNT\System32 on Windows NT and 2000, or C:\Windows\System32 on Windows XP and Server 2003.)
Other System Modifications
This adware adds the following registry keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\K
It adds the following registry entries:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\K
path = "%System%\{random folder}\76487-699-1423605-23312-1"
Other Details
This adware connects to the following possibly malicious URL:
- http://www.{BLOCKED}e.net/regist
However, as of this writing, the said sites are inaccessible.
SOLUTION
9.200
0.510.12
13 Jul 2007
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 ADW_ADEVE.A
- 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 this file
- %System%\{random folder}\76487-699-1423605-23312-1\{malware file name}.bat
- %System%\{random folder}\76487-699-1423605-23312-1\{malware file name}.exe
Step 4
Delete this registry key
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
- K
- K
Step 5
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as ADW_ADEVE.A. 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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