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TSPY_ZBOT.KCI

October 21, 2014
 PLATFORM:

Windows

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

  • Threat Type: Spyware

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW


This spyware arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

It deletes itself after execution.

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size:

1,836,032 bytes

File Type:

EXE

Memory Resident:

Yes

Initial Samples Received Date:

09 Oct 2014

Arrival Details

This spyware 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 spyware creates the following folders:

  • %User Profile%\Application Data\Heqa
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\Athi
  • %User Profile%\Microsoft\Address Book
  • %Application Data%\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Microsoft\Outlook Express
  • %System Root%\Documents and Settings\Wilbert
  • %Application Data%\Identities
  • %Application Data%\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}
  • %Application Data%\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Microsoft
  • %User Profile%\CryptnetUrlCache\MetaData
  • %User Profile%\Microsoft\CryptnetUrlCache
  • %User Profile%\CryptnetUrlCache\Content

(Note: %User Profile% is a user's profile folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name} on Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name} on Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit), Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012.. %Application Data% is the Application Data folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Application Data on Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming on Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit), Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012.. %System Root% is the Windows root folder, where it usually is C:\ on all Windows operating system versions.)

Autostart Technique

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

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
{FC775A2B-3AF4-D674-B968-EA298DA8374E} = "%User Profile%\Heqa\ywluy.exe "

Other System Modifications

This spyware deletes the following files:

  • %User Profile%\Cookies\wilbert@atdmt[2].txt
  • %User Profile%\Cookies\wilbert@bing[2].txt
  • %User Profile%\Cookies\wilbert@c.atdmt[2].txt
  • %User Profile%\Cookies\wilbert@c.msn[2].txt
  • %User Profile%\Cookies\wilbert@doubleclick[1].txt
  • %User Profile%\Cookies\wilbert@microsoft[1].txt
  • %User Profile%\Cookies\wilbert@msnportal.112.2o7[1].txt
  • %User Profile%\Cookies\wilbert@msn[2].txt
  • %User Profile%\Cookies\wilbert@scorecardresearch[2].txt
  • %User Profile%\Cookies\wilbert@www.bing[2].txt
  • %User Profile%\Cookies\wilbert@www.msn[1].txt

It adds the following registry keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Ybgo

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Privacy

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Bigfoot

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\VeriSign

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\WhoWhere

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
WAB\WAB4\Wab File Name

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\
Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\
5.0\Mail

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\
Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\
5.0\News

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\
Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\
5.0\Trident\Settings

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\
Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\
5.0\Trident\Main

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\
Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\
5.0\Rules\Mail

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\CA\Certificates\
5824CF32C3CC2A47443DB10A33BBE3AC8DE524E1

It adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Privacy
CleanCookies = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
LDAP Server ID = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Bigfoot
LDAP Server ID = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\VeriSign
LDAP Server ID = "2"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\WhoWhere
LDAP Server ID = "3"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager
Server ID = "4"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts
PreConfigVer = "4"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts
PreConfigVerNTDS = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
Account Name = "Active Directory"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
LDAP Server = "NULL"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
LDAP Search Return = "64"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
LDAP Timeout = "3c"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
LDAP Authentication = "2"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
LDAP Simple Search = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
LDAP Bind DN = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
LDAP Port = "cc4"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
LDAP Resolve Flag = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
LDAP Secure Connection = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
LDAP User Name = "NULL"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
LDAP Search Base = "NULL"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Bigfoot
Account Name = "Bigfoot Internet Directory Service"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Bigfoot
LDAP Server = "ldap.bigfoot.com"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Bigfoot
LDAP URL = "http://www.{BLOCKED}t.com"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Bigfoot
LDAP Search Return = "64"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Bigfoot
LDAP Timeout = "3c"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Bigfoot
LDAP Authentication = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Bigfoot
LDAP Simple Search = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Bigfoot
LDAP Logo = "%ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Services\bigfoot.bmp"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\VeriSign
Account Name = "VeriSign Internet Directory Service"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\VeriSign
LDAP Server = "directory.verisign.com"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\VeriSign
LDAP URL = "http://www.{BLOCKED}gn.com"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\VeriSign
LDAP Search Return = "64"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\VeriSign
LDAP Timeout = "3c"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\VeriSign
LDAP Authentication = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\VeriSign
LDAP Search Base = "NULL"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\VeriSign
LDAP Simple Search = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\VeriSign
LDAP Logo = "%ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Services\verisign.bmp"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\WhoWhere
Account Name = "WhoWhere Internet Directory Service"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\WhoWhere
LDAP Server = "ldap.whowhere.com"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\WhoWhere
LDAP URL = "http://www.{BLOCKED}re.com"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\WhoWhere
LDAP Search Return = "64"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\WhoWhere
LDAP Timeout = "3c"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\WhoWhere
LDAP Authentication = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\WhoWhere
LDAP Simple Search = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts\WhoWhere
LDAP Logo = "%ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Services\whowhere.bmp"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager
Default LDAP Account = "Active Directory GC"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
WAB\WAB4
OlkContactRefresh = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
WAB\WAB4
OlkFolderRefresh = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}
Identity Ordinal = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts
ConnectionSettingsMigrated = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\
Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\
5.0
VerStamp = "3"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\
Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\
5.0
SpellDontIgnoreDBCS = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\
Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\
5.0\Mail
Welcome Message = "{random values}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\
Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\
5.0\Mail
Accounts Checked = "{random values}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\
Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\
5.0\News
Accounts Checked = "{random values}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\
Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\
5.0
MSIMN = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Account Manager\Accounts
AssociatedID = "{random values}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\
Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\
5.0
StoreMigratedV5 = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\
Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\
5.0
ConvertedToDBX = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\
Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\
5.0
Settings Upgraded = "7"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\
Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\
5.0\Mail
Safe Attachments = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\
Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\
5.0
Running = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
WAB\WAB4
FirstRun = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\
Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\
5.0\Mail
Welcome Message = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\
Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\
5.0
SpoolerDlgPos = "{random values}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\
Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\
5.0
SpoolerTack = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\
Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\
5.0
Running = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Ybgo
Onevgi = "{random values}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\CA\Certificates\
5824CF32C3CC2A47443DB10A33BBE3AC8DE524E1
Blob = "{random values}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
B1BC968BD4F49D622AA89A81F2150152A41D829C
Blob = "{random values}"

It modifies the following registry entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\
Zones\0
1609 = "0"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is 1.)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\
Zones\1
1406 = "0"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is 1.)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\
Zones\1
1609 = "0"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is 1.)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\
Zones\2
1609 = "0"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is 1.)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\
Zones\3
1406 = "0"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is 3.)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\
Zones\3
1609 = "0"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is 1.)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\
Zones\4
1406 = "0"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is 3.)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\
Zones\4
1609 = "0"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is 1.)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities
Identity Ordinal = "2"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is 1.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
2F173F7DE99667AFA57AF80AA2D1B12FAC830338
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
4EFCED9C6BDD0C985CA3C7D253063C5BE6FC620C
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
4EF2E6670AC9B5091FE06BE0E5483EAAD6BA32D9
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
4C95A9902ABE0777CED18D6ACCC3372D2748381E
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
4BA7B9DDD68788E12FF852E1A024204BF286A8F6
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
4B421F7515F6AE8A6ECEF97F6982A400A4D9224E
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
47AFB915CDA26D82467B97FA42914468726138DD
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
4463C531D7CCC1006794612BB656D3BF8257846F
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
43F9B110D5BAFD48225231B0D0082B372FEF9A54
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
43DDB1FFF3B49B73831407F6BC8B975023D07C50
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
40E78C1D523D1CD9954FAC1A1AB3BD3CBAA15BFC
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
4072BA31FEC351438480F62E6CB95508461EAB2F
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
3F85F2BB4A62B0B58BE1614ABB0D4631B4BEF8BA
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
394FF6850B06BE52E51856CC10E180E882B385CC
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
36863563FD5128C7BEA6F005CFE9B43668086CCE
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
317A2AD07F2B335EF5A1C34E4B57E8B7D8F1FCA6
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\CA\Certificates\
E5215D3460C2C20BBE2D9FE5FB665DAA2C0E225C
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
284F55C41A1A7A3F8328D4C262FB376ED6096F24
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
273EE12457FDC4F90C55E82B56167F62F532E547
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
24BA6D6C8A5B5837A48DB5FAE919EA675C94D217
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
24A40A1F573643A67F0A4B0749F6A22BF28ABB6B
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
23E594945195F2414803B4D564D2A3A3F5D88B8C
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
216B2A29E62A00CE820146D8244141B92511B279
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
209900B63D955728140CD13622D8C687A4EB0085
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
1F55E8839BAC30728BE7108EDE7B0BB0D3298224
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
1331F48A5DA8E01DAACA1BB0C17044ACFEF755BB
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
0B77BEBBCB7AA24705DECC0FBD6A02FC7ABD9B52
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
049811056AFE9FD0F5BE01685AACE6A5D1C4454C
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
0483ED3399AC3608058722EDBC5E4600E3BEF9D7
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
00EA522C8A9C06AA3ECCE0B4FA6CDC21D92E8099
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\
0048F8D37B153F6EA2798C323EF4F318A5624A9E
Blob = "{random values}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

Dropping Routine

This spyware drops the following files:

  • %User Profile%\Heqa\ywluy.exe
  • %User Profile%\Athi\ixunu.eco
  • %User Profile%\Address Book\Wilbert.wab
  • %Application Data%\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Microsoft\Outlook Express\Inbox.dbx
  • %Application Data%\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Microsoft\Outlook Express\Sent Items.dbx
  • %User Profile%\MetaData\0A873D20E943287602D5D327C5CA3D2F
  • %User Profile%\Content\0A873D20E943287602D5D327C5CA3D2F
  • %User Temp%\MPS1A.tmp
  • %User Profile%\MetaData\2BF68F4714092295550497DD56F57004
  • %User Profile%\Content\2BF68F4714092295550497DD56F57004
  • %User Profile%\MetaData\94308059B57B3142E455B38A6EB92015
  • %User Profile%\Content\94308059B57B3142E455B38A6EB92015
  • %User Temp%\Cab24.tmp
  • %User Temp%\Tar26.tmp
  • %User Profile%\Address Book\Wilbert.wab~

(Note: %User Profile% is a user's profile folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name} on Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name} on Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit), Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012.. %Application Data% is the Application Data folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Application Data on Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming on Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit), Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012.. %User Temp% is the user's temporary folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit), Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012.)

Other Details

This spyware connects to the following possibly malicious URL:

  • http://fxxfgxqijkkbo7ss.{BLOCKED}n.lt/~mekzi/mekzi-logs_com/4/config.bin
  • {BLOCKED}251.220
  • {BLOCKED}.247.21
  • {BLOCKED}13.16

It deletes itself after execution.

This report is generated via an automated analysis system.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine:

9.700

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_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft
    • Ybgo
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer
    • Privacy
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft
    • Internet Account Manager
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager
    • Accounts
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts
    • Active Directory GC
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts
    • Bigfoot
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts
    • VeriSign
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts
    • WhoWhere
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\WAB\WAB4
    • Wab File Name
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\5.0
    • Mail
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\5.0
    • News
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\5.0\Trident
    • Settings
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\5.0\Trident
    • Main
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\5.0\Rules
    • Mail
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\CA\Certificates
    • 5824CF32C3CC2A47443DB10A33BBE3AC8DE524E1

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
    • {FC775A2B-3AF4-D674-B968-EA298DA8374E} = "%User Profile%\Heqa\ywluy.exe "
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Privacy
    • CleanCookies = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
    • LDAP Server ID = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Bigfoot
    • LDAP Server ID = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\VeriSign
    • LDAP Server ID = "2"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\WhoWhere
    • LDAP Server ID = "3"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager
    • Server ID = "4"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts
    • PreConfigVer = "4"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts
    • PreConfigVerNTDS = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
    • Account Name = "Active Directory"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
    • LDAP Server = "NULL"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
    • LDAP Search Return = "64"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
    • LDAP Timeout = "3c"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
    • LDAP Authentication = "2"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
    • LDAP Simple Search = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
    • LDAP Bind DN = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
    • LDAP Port = "cc4"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
    • LDAP Resolve Flag = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
    • LDAP Secure Connection = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
    • LDAP User Name = "NULL"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Active Directory GC
    • LDAP Search Base = "NULL"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Bigfoot
    • Account Name = "Bigfoot Internet Directory Service"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Bigfoot
    • LDAP Server = "ldap.bigfoot.com"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Bigfoot
    • LDAP URL = "http://www.{BLOCKED}t.com"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Bigfoot
    • LDAP Search Return = "64"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Bigfoot
    • LDAP Timeout = "3c"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Bigfoot
    • LDAP Authentication = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Bigfoot
    • LDAP Simple Search = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\Bigfoot
    • LDAP Logo = "%ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Services\bigfoot.bmp"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\VeriSign
    • Account Name = "VeriSign Internet Directory Service"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\VeriSign
    • LDAP Server = "directory.verisign.com"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\VeriSign
    • LDAP URL = "http://www.{BLOCKED}gn.com"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\VeriSign
    • LDAP Search Return = "64"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\VeriSign
    • LDAP Timeout = "3c"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\VeriSign
    • LDAP Authentication = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\VeriSign
    • LDAP Search Base = "NULL"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\VeriSign
    • LDAP Simple Search = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\VeriSign
    • LDAP Logo = "%ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Services\verisign.bmp"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\WhoWhere
    • Account Name = "WhoWhere Internet Directory Service"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\WhoWhere
    • LDAP Server = "ldap.whowhere.com"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\WhoWhere
    • LDAP URL = "http://www.{BLOCKED}re.com"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\WhoWhere
    • LDAP Search Return = "64"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\WhoWhere
    • LDAP Timeout = "3c"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\WhoWhere
    • LDAP Authentication = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\WhoWhere
    • LDAP Simple Search = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts\WhoWhere
    • LDAP Logo = "%ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Services\whowhere.bmp"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager
    • Default LDAP Account = "Active Directory GC"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\WAB\WAB4
    • OlkContactRefresh = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\WAB\WAB4
    • OlkFolderRefresh = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}
    • Identity Ordinal = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts
    • ConnectionSettingsMigrated = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\5.0
    • VerStamp = "3"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\5.0
    • SpellDontIgnoreDBCS = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\5.0\Mail
    • Welcome Message = "{random values}"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\5.0\Mail
    • Accounts Checked = "{random values}"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\5.0\News
    • Accounts Checked = "{random values}"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\5.0
    • MSIMN = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Account Manager\Accounts
    • AssociatedID = "{random values}"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\5.0
    • StoreMigratedV5 = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\5.0
    • ConvertedToDBX = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\5.0
    • Settings Upgraded = "7"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\5.0\Mail
    • Safe Attachments = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\5.0
    • Running = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\WAB\WAB4
    • FirstRun = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\5.0\Mail
    • Welcome Message = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\5.0
    • SpoolerDlgPos = "{random values}"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\5.0
    • SpoolerTack = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\5.0
    • Running = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Ybgo
    • Onevgi = "{random values}"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\CA\Certificates\5824CF32C3CC2A47443DB10A33BBE3AC8DE524E1
    • Blob = "{random values}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\B1BC968BD4F49D622AA89A81F2150152A41D829C
    • Blob = "{random values}"

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\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0
    • From: 1609 = "0"
      To: 1609 = ""1""
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\1
    • From: 1406 = "0"
      To: 1406 = ""1""
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\1
    • From: 1609 = "0"
      To: 1609 = ""1""
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\2
    • From: 1609 = "0"
      To: 1609 = ""1""
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3
    • From: 1406 = "0"
      To: 1406 = ""3""
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3
    • From: 1609 = "0"
      To: 1609 = ""1""
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4
    • From: 1406 = "0"
      To: 1406 = ""3""
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4
    • From: 1609 = "0"
      To: 1609 = ""1""
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities
    • From: Identity Ordinal = "2"
      To: Identity Ordinal = ""1""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\2F173F7DE99667AFA57AF80AA2D1B12FAC830338
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\4EFCED9C6BDD0C985CA3C7D253063C5BE6FC620C
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\4EF2E6670AC9B5091FE06BE0E5483EAAD6BA32D9
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\4C95A9902ABE0777CED18D6ACCC3372D2748381E
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\4BA7B9DDD68788E12FF852E1A024204BF286A8F6
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\4B421F7515F6AE8A6ECEF97F6982A400A4D9224E
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\47AFB915CDA26D82467B97FA42914468726138DD
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\4463C531D7CCC1006794612BB656D3BF8257846F
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\43F9B110D5BAFD48225231B0D0082B372FEF9A54
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\43DDB1FFF3B49B73831407F6BC8B975023D07C50
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\40E78C1D523D1CD9954FAC1A1AB3BD3CBAA15BFC
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\4072BA31FEC351438480F62E6CB95508461EAB2F
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\3F85F2BB4A62B0B58BE1614ABB0D4631B4BEF8BA
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\394FF6850B06BE52E51856CC10E180E882B385CC
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\36863563FD5128C7BEA6F005CFE9B43668086CCE
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\317A2AD07F2B335EF5A1C34E4B57E8B7D8F1FCA6
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\CA\Certificates\E5215D3460C2C20BBE2D9FE5FB665DAA2C0E225C
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\284F55C41A1A7A3F8328D4C262FB376ED6096F24
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\273EE12457FDC4F90C55E82B56167F62F532E547
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\24BA6D6C8A5B5837A48DB5FAE919EA675C94D217
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\24A40A1F573643A67F0A4B0749F6A22BF28ABB6B
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\23E594945195F2414803B4D564D2A3A3F5D88B8C
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\216B2A29E62A00CE820146D8244141B92511B279
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\209900B63D955728140CD13622D8C687A4EB0085
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\1F55E8839BAC30728BE7108EDE7B0BB0D3298224
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\1331F48A5DA8E01DAACA1BB0C17044ACFEF755BB
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\0B77BEBBCB7AA24705DECC0FBD6A02FC7ABD9B52
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\049811056AFE9FD0F5BE01685AACE6A5D1C4454C
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\0483ED3399AC3608058722EDBC5E4600E3BEF9D7
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\00EA522C8A9C06AA3ECCE0B4FA6CDC21D92E8099
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot\Certificates\0048F8D37B153F6EA2798C323EF4F318A5624A9E
    • From: Blob = "{random values}"
      To: Blob = ""{random values}""

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 Profile%\Heqa\ywluy.exe
  • %User Profile%\Athi\ixunu.eco
  • %User Profile%\Address Book\Wilbert.wab
  • %Application Data%\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Microsoft\Outlook Express\Inbox.dbx
  • %Application Data%\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Microsoft\Outlook Express\Sent Items.dbx
  • %User Profile%\MetaData\0A873D20E943287602D5D327C5CA3D2F
  • %User Profile%\Content\0A873D20E943287602D5D327C5CA3D2F
  • %User Temp%\MPS1A.tmp
  • %User Profile%\MetaData\2BF68F4714092295550497DD56F57004
  • %User Profile%\Content\2BF68F4714092295550497DD56F57004
  • %User Profile%\MetaData\94308059B57B3142E455B38A6EB92015
  • %User Profile%\Content\94308059B57B3142E455B38A6EB92015
  • %User Temp%\Cab24.tmp
  • %User Temp%\Tar26.tmp
  • %User Profile%\Address Book\Wilbert.wab~

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.
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\Heqa
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\Athi
  • %User Profile%\Microsoft\Address Book
  • %Application Data%\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Microsoft\Outlook Express
  • %System Root%\Documents and Settings\Wilbert
  • %Application Data%\Identities
  • %Application Data%\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}
  • %Application Data%\Identities\{8A24C031-62FE-4BF5-94F0-BFD4FBCD674B}\Microsoft
  • %User Profile%\CryptnetUrlCache\MetaData
  • %User Profile%\Microsoft\CryptnetUrlCache
  • %User Profile%\CryptnetUrlCache\Content

Step 8

Restart in normal mode and scan your computer with your Trend Micro product for files detected as TSPY_ZBOT.KCI. 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 Profile%\Cookies\wilbert@atdmt[2].txt
  • %User Profile%\Cookies\wilbert@bing[2].txt
  • %User Profile%\Cookies\wilbert@c.atdmt[2].txt
  • %User Profile%\Cookies\wilbert@c.msn[2].txt
  • %User Profile%\Cookies\wilbert@doubleclick[1].txt
  • %User Profile%\Cookies\wilbert@microsoft[1].txt
  • %User Profile%\Cookies\wilbert@msnportal.112.2o7[1].txt
  • %User Profile%\Cookies\wilbert@msn[2].txt
  • %User Profile%\Cookies\wilbert@scorecardresearch[2].txt
  • %User Profile%\Cookies\wilbert@www.bing[2].txt
  • %User Profile%\Cookies\wilbert@www.msn[1].txt


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