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PUA.Win32.Weiduan.AA

January 24, 2020
 ALIASES:

HEUR:AdWare.Win32.Generic (Kaspersky)

 PLATFORM:

Windows

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

  • Threat Type: Potentially Unwanted Application

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW


This Potentially Unwanted Application 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:

2,324,400 bytes

File Type:

EXE

Memory Resident:

Yes

Initial Samples Received Date:

24 Jan 2020

Arrival Details

This Potentially Unwanted Application 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 Potentially Unwanted Application adds the following processes:

  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\PhoneTools.exe /report_install
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\PhoneTools.exe /firstRun

(Note: %Program Files% is the default Program Files folder, usually C:\Program Files in Windows 2000(32-bit), Server 2003(32-bit), XP, Vista(64-bit), 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit) , or C:\Program Files (x86) in Windows XP(64-bit), Vista(64-bit), 7(64-bit), 8(64-bit), 8.1(64-bit), 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).)

It creates the following folders:

  • %Start Menu%\Programs\xe6\x89\x8b\xe6\x9c\xba\xe5\xb7\xa5\xe5\x85\xb7\xe7\xae\xb1
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin
  • %All Users Profile%\PhoneTools_Data\backup
  • %All Users Profile%\PhoneTools_Data
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\poptip
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage
  • %All Users Profile%\PhoneTools_Data\dw
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\devicedetaildlg
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\treeview
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Menu
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\appman
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools

(Note: %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(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %Program Files% is the default Program Files folder, usually C:\Program Files in Windows 2000(32-bit), Server 2003(32-bit), XP, Vista(64-bit), 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit) , or C:\Program Files (x86) in Windows XP(64-bit), Vista(64-bit), 7(64-bit), 8(64-bit), 8.1(64-bit), 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %All Users Profile% is the common user's profile folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\All Users on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\ProgramData on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit). )

Other System Modifications

This Potentially Unwanted Application adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\
PhoneTools
InstallName = "{malware file name}.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\
PhoneTools
InstallPath = "%Program Files%\PhoneTools"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\
PhoneTools
StartMenuPath = "{random characters}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
.ahver
(Default) = "1.0.0.5.ahver"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
1.0.0.5.ahver\shell\open\
command
(Default) = "%Program Files%\PhoneTools\PhoneTools.exe %1 %2"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
1.0.0.5.ahver\DefaultIcon
(Default) = "%System%\shell32.dll,-154"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\
PhoneTools
TName = "Application files updaterVer 201998"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\
Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Run
PhoneTools = "%Program Files%\PhoneTools\PhoneTools.exe /start"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\
PhoneTools
InstallID = "0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\
PhoneTools
Normal_Install = "1"

It deletes the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\
Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Run\PhoneTools

Dropping Routine

This Potentially Unwanted Application drops the following files:

  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\menulist_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Menu\menu_bk.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\app_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\deviceinfo_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\Tool_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\close_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\app_fixs_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\fadeback_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\dowm_bg1.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\DeleteBtn1.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\exit_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\CreateDirBtn1.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_reinstall_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\DeleteBtn3.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\ExportBtn1.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\checkbox_hov.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\xybbs_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_uninstall_normal.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\appman\appsearch_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\PhoneTools.exe
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_update_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_locate_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_reinstall_normal.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\minimize_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\save_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\InportBtn2.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\home_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\clearrubbish_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\xybbs_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\checkbox_nor.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\cancel_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\home_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\ExportBtn3.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Menu\menu_hot_bk.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\aboutus_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\scrollbar_kwmusic_up.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\scrollbar_kwmusic_right.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_stop_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\treeview\treeview_header_download.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\menulist_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_start_normal.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\Tool_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\CreateDirBtn2.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\iphonexy_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\CreateDirBtn3.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\makewish_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\devicedetaildlg\not_connected.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\phoneUI.dll
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\close_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\DeleteBtn2.png
  • %All Users Profile%\PhoneTools_Data\downlist.db
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\minimize_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\1.0.0.5.ahver
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\poptip\poptitle.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\iphonexy_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_export_media_dis.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\download.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\game_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\scrollbar_kwmusic_horz_thumb.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\Reset_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\exit_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\modify_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\appman\appsearch_push.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\deviceinfo_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\minimize_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\deviceinfo_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\EnterBtn1.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_refresh_nor.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_start_push.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\radio_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\aboutus_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\treeview\treeview_header_apps.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_export_media_nor.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\featured_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\combo_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\sqlite3.dll
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\iphonexy_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\HelperICO.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_stop_normal.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\config.xml
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\close_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\scrollbar_kwmusic_down.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\app_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\radio_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\unins000.exe
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\clearrubbish_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_locate_normal.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\listctrl_item.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\download_num.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\combo_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\close_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\Reset_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\treeview\treeview_header_devs.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_refresh_dis.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\save_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\cancel_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\ReturnBtn.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_updateall_normall.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\close_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_export_media_hov.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\featured_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\close_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\EnterBtn2.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\split.JPG
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\Thunder.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\RefreshBtn2.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\game_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_refresh_nor.png
  • %All Users Profile%\PhoneTools_Data\downlist.db-journal
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\config.ini
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_install_normal.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_uninstall_dis.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\app_fixs_h.png
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\xe6\x89\x8b\xe6\x9c\xba\xe5\xb7\xa5\xe5\x85\xb7\xe7\xae\xb1\xe6\x89\x8b\xe6\x9c\xba\xe5\xb7\xa5\xe5\x85\xb7\xe7\xae\xb1.lnk
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\app_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_refresh_hov.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\About.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_reinstall_push.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\button_div.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\game_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\ExportBtn2.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\exit_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\treeview\treeview_header_files.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\frame_top_bg.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\makewish_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\dowm_bg2.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\RefreshBtn3.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\app_fixs_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\poptip\close_over.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\InportBtn1.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_delete_normal.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_update_dis.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_update_normal.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\InportBtn3.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\aboutus_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\poptip\ok.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\devicedetaildlg\connected.png
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\xe6\x89\x8b\xe6\x9c\xba\xe5\xb7\xa5\xe5\x85\xb7\xe7\xae\xb1\xe5\x8d\xb8\xe8\xbd\xbd\xe6\x89\x8b\xe6\x9c\xba\xe5\xb7\xa5\xe5\x85\xb7\xe7\xae\xb1.lnk
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_install_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\menulist_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\listctrl_item_sel.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_refresh_dis.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\checkbox_sel_nor.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\Tool_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_refresh_hov.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_delete_push.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\appman\appsearch_normal.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\RefreshBtn1.png
  • %Windows%\Tasks\Application files updaterVer 201998.job
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_uninstall_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_delete_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\featured_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\devicedetaildlg\Connect.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_stop_push.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\home_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\radio_d.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\scrollbar_kwmusic_left.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_start_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\fadeback_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\modify_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\poptip\close_nor.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\fadeback_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_locate_push.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\scrollbar_kwmusic_vert_thumb.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\xybbs_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\makewish_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\clearrubbish_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_updateall_hover.png

(Note: %Program Files% is the default Program Files folder, usually C:\Program Files in Windows 2000(32-bit), Server 2003(32-bit), XP, Vista(64-bit), 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit) , or C:\Program Files (x86) in Windows XP(64-bit), Vista(64-bit), 7(64-bit), 8(64-bit), 8.1(64-bit), 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %All Users Profile% is the common user's profile folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\All Users on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\ProgramData on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(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(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %Windows% is the Windows folder, where it usually is C:\Windows on all Windows operating system versions.)

Other Details

This Potentially Unwanted Application connects to the following possibly malicious URL:

  • http://up2.{BLOCKED}d.cc

This report is generated via an automated analysis system.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine:

9.850

Step 1

Before doing any scans, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 users must disable System Restore to allow full scanning of their computers.

Step 2

Identify and terminate files detected as PUA.Win32.Weiduan.AA

[ Learn More ]
  1. Windows Task Manager may not display all running processes. In this case, please use a third-party process viewer, preferably Process Explorer, to terminate the malware/grayware/spyware file. You may download the said tool here.
  2. 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.
  3. If the detected file is not displayed in either Windows Task Manager or Process Explorer, continue doing the next steps.

Step 3

Delete this registry value

[ Learn More ]

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\Wow6432Node\PhoneTools
    • InstallName = "{malware file name}.exe"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\PhoneTools
    • InstallPath = "%Program Files%\PhoneTools"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\PhoneTools
    • StartMenuPath = "{random characters}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\.ahver
    • (Default) = "1.0.0.5.ahver"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\1.0.0.5.ahver\shell\open\command
    • (Default) = "%Program Files%\PhoneTools\PhoneTools.exe %1 %2"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\1.0.0.5.ahver\DefaultIcon
    • (Default) = "%System%\shell32.dll,-154"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\PhoneTools
    • TName = "Application files updaterVer 201998"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • PhoneTools = "%Program Files%\PhoneTools\PhoneTools.exe /start"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\PhoneTools
    • InstallID = "0"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\PhoneTools
    • Normal_Install = "1"

Step 4

Search and delete these components

[ Learn More ]
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.
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\menulist_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Menu\menu_bk.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\app_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\deviceinfo_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\Tool_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\close_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\app_fixs_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\fadeback_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\dowm_bg1.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\DeleteBtn1.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\exit_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\CreateDirBtn1.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_reinstall_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\DeleteBtn3.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\ExportBtn1.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\checkbox_hov.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\xybbs_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_uninstall_normal.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\appman\appsearch_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\PhoneTools.exe
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_update_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_locate_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_reinstall_normal.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\minimize_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\save_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\InportBtn2.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\home_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\clearrubbish_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\xybbs_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\checkbox_nor.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\cancel_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\home_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\ExportBtn3.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Menu\menu_hot_bk.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\aboutus_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\scrollbar_kwmusic_up.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\scrollbar_kwmusic_right.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_stop_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\treeview\treeview_header_download.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\menulist_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_start_normal.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\Tool_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\CreateDirBtn2.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\iphonexy_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\CreateDirBtn3.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\makewish_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\devicedetaildlg\not_connected.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\phoneUI.dll
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\close_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\DeleteBtn2.png
  • %All Users Profile%\PhoneTools_Data\downlist.db
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\minimize_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\1.0.0.5.ahver
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\poptip\poptitle.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\iphonexy_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_export_media_dis.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\download.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\game_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\scrollbar_kwmusic_horz_thumb.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\Reset_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\exit_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\modify_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\appman\appsearch_push.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\deviceinfo_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\minimize_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\deviceinfo_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\EnterBtn1.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_refresh_nor.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_start_push.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\radio_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\aboutus_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\treeview\treeview_header_apps.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_export_media_nor.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\featured_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\combo_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\sqlite3.dll
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\iphonexy_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\HelperICO.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_stop_normal.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\config.xml
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\close_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\scrollbar_kwmusic_down.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\app_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\radio_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\unins000.exe
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\clearrubbish_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_locate_normal.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\listctrl_item.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\download_num.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\combo_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\close_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\Reset_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\treeview\treeview_header_devs.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_refresh_dis.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\save_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\cancel_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\ReturnBtn.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_updateall_normall.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\close_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_export_media_hov.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\featured_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\close_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\EnterBtn2.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\split.JPG
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\Thunder.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\RefreshBtn2.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\game_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_refresh_nor.png
  • %All Users Profile%\PhoneTools_Data\downlist.db-journal
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\config.ini
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_install_normal.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_uninstall_dis.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\app_fixs_h.png
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\xe6\x89\x8b\xe6\x9c\xba\xe5\xb7\xa5\xe5\x85\xb7\xe7\xae\xb1\xe6\x89\x8b\xe6\x9c\xba\xe5\xb7\xa5\xe5\x85\xb7\xe7\xae\xb1.lnk
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\app_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_refresh_hov.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\About.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_reinstall_push.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\button_div.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\game_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\ExportBtn2.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\exit_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\treeview\treeview_header_files.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\frame_top_bg.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\makewish_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\dowm_bg2.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\RefreshBtn3.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\app_fixs_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\poptip\close_over.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\InportBtn1.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_delete_normal.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_update_dis.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_update_normal.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\InportBtn3.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\aboutus_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\poptip\ok.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\devicedetaildlg\connected.png
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\xe6\x89\x8b\xe6\x9c\xba\xe5\xb7\xa5\xe5\x85\xb7\xe7\xae\xb1\xe5\x8d\xb8\xe8\xbd\xbd\xe6\x89\x8b\xe6\x9c\xba\xe5\xb7\xa5\xe5\x85\xb7\xe7\xae\xb1.lnk
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_install_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\menulist_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\listctrl_item_sel.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_refresh_dis.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\checkbox_sel_nor.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\Tool_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_refresh_hov.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_delete_push.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\appman\appsearch_normal.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage\RefreshBtn1.png
  • %Windows%\Tasks\Application files updaterVer 201998.job
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_uninstall_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_delete_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\featured_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\devicedetaildlg\Connect.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_stop_push.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe\home_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\radio_d.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\scrollbar_kwmusic_left.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_start_hover.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\fadeback_p.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage\modify_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\poptip\close_nor.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\fadeback_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr\btn_locate_push.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\scrollbar_kwmusic_vert_thumb.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\xybbs_n.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\makewish_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools\clearrubbish_h.png
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common\btn_updateall_hover.png

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.
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\xe6\x89\x8b\xe6\x9c\xba\xe5\xb7\xa5\xe5\x85\xb7\xe7\xae\xb1
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin
  • %All Users Profile%\PhoneTools_Data\backup
  • %All Users Profile%\PhoneTools_Data
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\poptip
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\SettingPage
  • %All Users Profile%\PhoneTools_Data\dw
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\mainframe
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\devicedetaildlg
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\treeview
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\filesystempage
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Common
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\downloadmgr
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\Menu
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\appman
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools\skin\tools
  • %Program Files%\PhoneTools

Step 6

Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as PUA.Win32.Weiduan.AA. 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 the following Trend Micro Support pages for more information:

Step 7

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_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • PhoneTools


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