TROJ_VBKRYPT.CD


 ALIASES:

PWS:Win32/Fignotok.A (Microsoft); [3.nsis]:W32/Rimecud.gen.u (McAfee); Trojan.ADH (Symantec); ARC:NSIS, [data0003]:Trojan.Win32.VBKrypt.aqr (Kaspersky); Virtool.Win32.Vbinject.Gen.2 (v) (Sunbelt); Trojan.Generic.4564995 (FSecure)

 PLATFORM:

Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003

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

  • Threat Type: Trojan

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

This Trojan 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:

1,797,131 bytes

File Type:

EXE

Memory Resident:

Yes

Initial Samples Received Date:

06 Mar 2012

Arrival Details

This Trojan 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 Trojan creates the following folders:

  • %System Root%\DOCUME~1
  • %System Root%\DOCUME~1\ADMINI~1
  • %User Profile%\LOCALS~1
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\DMCache
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\IDM
  • %User Profile%\My Documents\Downloads
  • %User Profile%\Downloads\Compressed
  • %User Profile%\Downloads\Documents
  • %User Profile%\Downloads\Music
  • %User Profile%\Downloads\Programs
  • %User Profile%\Downloads\Video
  • %User Profile%\IDM\Grabber
  • %User Profile%\Grabber\Projects
  • %User Profile%\IDM\Scheduler

(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:\Windows\Profiles\{user name} on Windows 98 and ME, C:\WINNT\Profiles\{user name} on Windows NT, and C:\Documents and Settings\{user name} on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003.)

Autostart Technique

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

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
IDMan = "%User Temp%\IDMan.exe /onboot"

It registers itself as a BHO to ensure its automatic execution every time Internet Explorer is used by adding the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Browser Helper Objects\{0055C089-8582-441B-A0BF-17B458C2A3A8}

Other System Modifications

This Trojan deletes the following files:

  • %User Temp%\nsq1.tmp
  • %User Profile%\IDM\temp.htm
  • %Windows%\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore\Logs\edbtmp.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.. %User Profile% is the current user's profile folder, which is usually C:\Windows\Profiles\{user name} on Windows 98 and ME, C:\WINNT\Profiles\{user name} on Windows NT, and C:\Documents and Settings\{user name} on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003.. %Windows% is the Windows folder, which is usually C:\Windows or C:\WINNT.)

It adds the following registry keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
MCN

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
IDMBI

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
IDMBI\IEXPLORE

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
IDMBI\Firefox

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
IDMBI\OPERA

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
IDMBI\chrome

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
IDMBI\Safari

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
IDMBI\NETSCP

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
IDMBI\Mozilla

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
SpecialKeys

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
menuExt

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
Passwords

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
ListSettings

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
maxID

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree\Compressed

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree\Documents

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree\Music

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree\Programs

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree\Video

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\IDMan.CIDMLinkTransmitter

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
IDMan.CIDMLinkTransmitter\CLSID

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{AC746233-E9D3-49CD-862F-068F7B7CCCA4}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{AC746233-E9D3-49CD-862F-068F7B7CCCA4}\LocalServer32

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\
CLSID\{07999AC3-058B-40BF-984F-69EB1E554CA7}

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\MenuExt

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\MenuExt\Download with IDM

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\MenuExt\Download all links with IDM

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\MenuExt\Download FLV video content with IDM

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{E0DACC63-037F-46EE-AC02-E4C7B0FBFEB4}

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{1902485B-CE75-42C1-BA2D-57E660793D9A}

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\DragDrop

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\DragDrop\
{19129CDA-AFC0-4330-99BC-C5A834F89006}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
PROTOCOLS\Name-Space Handler\http

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
PROTOCOLS\Name-Space Handler\https

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
PROTOCOLS\Name-Space Handler\ftp

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Browser Helper Objects

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
Scheduler

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
Queue

It adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
IDMBI\IEXPLORE
name = "Internet Explorer"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
IDMBI\IEXPLORE
int = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
IDMBI\Firefox
name = "Mozilla firefox"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
IDMBI\Firefox
int = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
IDMBI\OPERA
name = "Opera"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
IDMBI\OPERA
int = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
IDMBI\chrome
name = "Google Chrome"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
IDMBI\chrome
int = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
IDMBI\Safari
name = "Apple Safari"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
IDMBI\Safari
int = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
IDMBI\NETSCP
name = "Netscape 6 and later"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
IDMBI\NETSCP
int = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
IDMBI\Mozilla
name = "Mozilla"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
IDMBI\Mozilla
int = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
SpecialKeys
UseKeyToPrevent = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
SpecialKeys
UseKeyToForce = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
SpecialKeys
AltP = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
SpecialKeys
ShiftP = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
SpecialKeys
CtrlP = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
SpecialKeys
AltF = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
SpecialKeys
CtrlF = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
SpecialKeys
ShiftF = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
SpecialKeys
InsF = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
SpecialKeys
CheckMouse = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
AppDataIDMFolder = "%User Profile%\Application Data\IDM"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
menuExt
ffdownl1_str = "Download with IDM"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
menuExt
ffdownlAll_str = "Download all links with IDM"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
menuExt
ffdownlFLV_str = "Download last requested FLV video"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
menuExt
ffdownl10FLV_str = "Choose from 10 last requested FLV videos"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
menuExt
ffdownlppFLV_str = "Download FLV video with IDM"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
menuExt
ffdownlFLVa_str = "Download last requested FLV video with IDM"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
menuExt
ffdownl10FLVa_str = "Download FLV videos with IDM from 10 last requested"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
ExceptionServers = "{random characters}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree\Compressed
ID = "7"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree\Compressed
mask = "zip rar r0* r1* arj gz sit sitx sea ace bz2 7z"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree\Compressed
pathW = "[REG_NONE, size: 148 bytes]"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree\Compressed
rememberLastPath = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree\Documents
ID = "5"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree\Documents
mask = "doc pdf ppt pps"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree\Documents
pathW = "[REG_NONE, size: 146 bytes]"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree\Documents
rememberLastPath = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree\Music
ID = "2"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree\Music
mask = "mp3 wav wma mpa ram ra aac aif m4a"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree\Music
pathW = "[REG_NONE, size: 138 bytes]"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree\Music
rememberLastPath = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree\Programs
ID = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree\Programs
mask = "exe msi"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree\Programs
pathW = "[REG_NONE, size: 144 bytes]"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree\Programs
rememberLastPath = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree\Video
ID = "3"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree\Video
mask = "avi mpg mpe mpeg asf wmv mov qt rm mp4 flv"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree\Video
pathW = "[REG_NONE, size: 138 bytes]"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
FoldersTree\Video
rememberLastPath = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
Extensions = "{random characters}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
LocalPathW = "[REG_NONE, size: 128 bytes]"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
TempPath = "%User Profile%\Application Data\IDM"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
FindApps = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
ExePath = "%User Temp%\IDMan.exe"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
idmvers = "v5.18b5 Trial"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
LastCheck = "03/04/12"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
ConnectionType = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
ConnectionSpeed = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
LaunchOnStart = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
RememberLastSave = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
MonitorUrlClipboard = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
UseHttpProxy = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
UseFtpProxy = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
FtpPasive = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
IntegrateNN = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\CLSID\{07999AC3-058B-40BF-984F-69EB1E554CA7}
Model = "4"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\CLSID\{07999AC3-058B-40BF-984F-69EB1E554CA7}
Therad = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\MenuExt\Download with IDM
contexts = "f3"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
menuExt
iedownl1_str = "Download with IDM"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\MenuExt\Download all links with IDM
contexts = "f3"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
menuExt
iedownlAll_str = "Download all links with IDM"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\MenuExt\Download FLV video content with IDM
contexts = "f3"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\
menuExt
iedownlFLV_str = "Download FLV video content with IDM"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{E0DACC63-037F-46EE-AC02-E4C7B0FBFEB4}
AppName = "IDMan.exe"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{E0DACC63-037F-46EE-AC02-E4C7B0FBFEB4}
AppPath = "%User Temp%"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{E0DACC63-037F-46EE-AC02-E4C7B0FBFEB4}
Policy = "3"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{1902485B-CE75-42C1-BA2D-57E660793D9A}
AppName = "IEMonitor.exe"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{1902485B-CE75-42C1-BA2D-57E660793D9A}
AppPath = "%User Temp%"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{1902485B-CE75-42C1-BA2D-57E660793D9A}
Policy = "3"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\DragDrop\
{19129CDA-AFC0-4330-99BC-C5A834F89006}
AppName = "IDMan.exe"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\DragDrop\
{19129CDA-AFC0-4330-99BC-C5A834F89006}
AppPath = "%User Temp%"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\DragDrop\
{19129CDA-AFC0-4330-99BC-C5A834F89006}
Policy = "3"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer
DownloadUI = "{7D11E719-FF90-479C-B0D7-96EB43EE55D7}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer
DownloadUI = "{7D11E719-FF90-479C-B0D7-96EB43EE55D7}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
FSSettingsChecked = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
AdvancedIntegration = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
mzcc_ext_vers = "25f"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
intAOFRWE = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
IntegrateMIE = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
mzcc_vers = "ca5a"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
TrayIcon = "1"

It deletes the following registry keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\MenuExt\{random key}

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\MenuExt\Download with IDMan

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
PROTOCOLS\Name-Space Handler\http\
zzx

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
PROTOCOLS\Name-Space Handler\http\
TDA

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
PROTOCOLS\Name-Space Handler\https\
zzx

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
PROTOCOLS\Name-Space Handler\ftp\
zzx

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
PROTOCOLS\Name-Space Handler\ftp\
TDA

Dropping Routine

This Trojan drops the following files:

  • %User Temp%\IDMan.exe
  • %User Temp%\final.exe
  • %User Profile%\Scheduler\s_1.dt
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\chrtmp

(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.. %User Profile% is the current user's profile folder, which is usually C:\Windows\Profiles\{user name} on Windows 98 and ME, C:\WINNT\Profiles\{user name} on Windows NT, and C:\Documents and Settings\{user name} on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003.)

This report is generated via an automated analysis system.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine:

9.200

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

Restart in Safe Mode

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Step 3

Close all opened browser windows

Step 4

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
    • DownloadManager
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • MCN
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • IDMBI
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\IDMBI
    • IEXPLORE
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\IDMBI
    • Firefox
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\IDMBI
    • OPERA
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\IDMBI
    • chrome
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\IDMBI
    • Safari
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\IDMBI
    • NETSCP
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\IDMBI
    • Mozilla
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • SpecialKeys
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • menuExt
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • Passwords
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • ListSettings
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • FoldersTree
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • maxID
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\FoldersTree
    • Compressed
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\FoldersTree
    • Documents
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\FoldersTree
    • Music
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\FoldersTree
    • Programs
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\FoldersTree
    • Video
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
    • IDMan.CIDMLinkTransmitter
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\IDMan.CIDMLinkTransmitter
    • CLSID
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID
    • {AC746233-E9D3-49CD-862F-068F7B7CCCA4}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{AC746233-E9D3-49CD-862F-068F7B7CCCA4}
    • LocalServer32
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID
    • {07999AC3-058B-40BF-984F-69EB1E554CA7}
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer
    • MenuExt
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MenuExt
    • Download with IDM
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MenuExt
    • Download all links with IDM
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MenuExt
    • Download FLV video content with IDM
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer
    • Low Rights
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights
    • ElevationPolicy
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy
    • {E0DACC63-037F-46EE-AC02-E4C7B0FBFEB4}
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy
    • {1902485B-CE75-42C1-BA2D-57E660793D9A}
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights
    • DragDrop
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\DragDrop
    • {19129CDA-AFC0-4330-99BC-C5A834F89006}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\PROTOCOLS\Name-Space Handler
    • http
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\PROTOCOLS\Name-Space Handler
    • https
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\PROTOCOLS\Name-Space Handler
    • ftp
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer
    • Browser Helper Objects
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • Scheduler
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • Queue

Step 5

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_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • IDMan = "%User Temp%\IDMan.exe /onboot"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\IDMBI\IEXPLORE
    • name = "Internet Explorer"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\IDMBI\IEXPLORE
    • int = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\IDMBI\Firefox
    • name = "Mozilla firefox"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\IDMBI\Firefox
    • int = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\IDMBI\OPERA
    • name = "Opera"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\IDMBI\OPERA
    • int = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\IDMBI\chrome
    • name = "Google Chrome"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\IDMBI\chrome
    • int = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\IDMBI\Safari
    • name = "Apple Safari"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\IDMBI\Safari
    • int = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\IDMBI\NETSCP
    • name = "Netscape 6 and later"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\IDMBI\NETSCP
    • int = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\IDMBI\Mozilla
    • name = "Mozilla"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\IDMBI\Mozilla
    • int = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\SpecialKeys
    • UseKeyToPrevent = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\SpecialKeys
    • UseKeyToForce = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\SpecialKeys
    • AltP = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\SpecialKeys
    • ShiftP = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\SpecialKeys
    • CtrlP = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\SpecialKeys
    • AltF = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\SpecialKeys
    • CtrlF = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\SpecialKeys
    • ShiftF = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\SpecialKeys
    • InsF = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\SpecialKeys
    • CheckMouse = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • AppDataIDMFolder = "%User Profile%\Application Data\IDM"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\menuExt
    • ffdownl1_str = "Download with IDM"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\menuExt
    • ffdownlAll_str = "Download all links with IDM"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\menuExt
    • ffdownlFLV_str = "Download last requested FLV video"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\menuExt
    • ffdownl10FLV_str = "Choose from 10 last requested FLV videos"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\menuExt
    • ffdownlppFLV_str = "Download FLV video with IDM"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\menuExt
    • ffdownlFLVa_str = "Download last requested FLV video with IDM"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\menuExt
    • ffdownl10FLVa_str = "Download FLV videos with IDM from 10 last requested"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • ExceptionServers = "{random characters}"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\FoldersTree\Compressed
    • ID = "7"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\FoldersTree\Compressed
    • mask = "zip rar r0* r1* arj gz sit sitx sea ace bz2 7z"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\FoldersTree\Compressed
    • pathW = "[REG_NONE, size: 148 bytes]"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\FoldersTree\Compressed
    • rememberLastPath = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\FoldersTree\Documents
    • ID = "5"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\FoldersTree\Documents
    • mask = "doc pdf ppt pps"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\FoldersTree\Documents
    • pathW = "[REG_NONE, size: 146 bytes]"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\FoldersTree\Documents
    • rememberLastPath = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\FoldersTree\Music
    • ID = "2"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\FoldersTree\Music
    • mask = "mp3 wav wma mpa ram ra aac aif m4a"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\FoldersTree\Music
    • pathW = "[REG_NONE, size: 138 bytes]"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\FoldersTree\Music
    • rememberLastPath = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\FoldersTree\Programs
    • ID = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\FoldersTree\Programs
    • mask = "exe msi"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\FoldersTree\Programs
    • pathW = "[REG_NONE, size: 144 bytes]"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\FoldersTree\Programs
    • rememberLastPath = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\FoldersTree\Video
    • ID = "3"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\FoldersTree\Video
    • mask = "avi mpg mpe mpeg asf wmv mov qt rm mp4 flv"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\FoldersTree\Video
    • pathW = "[REG_NONE, size: 138 bytes]"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\FoldersTree\Video
    • rememberLastPath = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • Extensions = "{random characters}"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • LocalPathW = "[REG_NONE, size: 128 bytes]"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • TempPath = "%User Profile%\Application Data\IDM"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • FindApps = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • ExePath = "%User Temp%\IDMan.exe"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • idmvers = "v5.18b5 Trial"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • LastCheck = "03/04/12"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • ConnectionType = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • ConnectionSpeed = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • LaunchOnStart = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • RememberLastSave = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • MonitorUrlClipboard = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • UseHttpProxy = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • UseFtpProxy = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • FtpPasive = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • IntegrateNN = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\CLSID\{07999AC3-058B-40BF-984F-69EB1E554CA7}
    • Model = "4"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\CLSID\{07999AC3-058B-40BF-984F-69EB1E554CA7}
    • Therad = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MenuExt\Download with IDM
    • contexts = "f3"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\menuExt
    • iedownl1_str = "Download with IDM"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MenuExt\Download all links with IDM
    • contexts = "f3"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\menuExt
    • iedownlAll_str = "Download all links with IDM"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MenuExt\Download FLV video content with IDM
    • contexts = "f3"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager\menuExt
    • iedownlFLV_str = "Download FLV video content with IDM"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{E0DACC63-037F-46EE-AC02-E4C7B0FBFEB4}
    • AppName = "IDMan.exe"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{E0DACC63-037F-46EE-AC02-E4C7B0FBFEB4}
    • AppPath = "%User Temp%"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{E0DACC63-037F-46EE-AC02-E4C7B0FBFEB4}
    • Policy = "3"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{1902485B-CE75-42C1-BA2D-57E660793D9A}
    • AppName = "IEMonitor.exe"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{1902485B-CE75-42C1-BA2D-57E660793D9A}
    • AppPath = "%User Temp%"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{1902485B-CE75-42C1-BA2D-57E660793D9A}
    • Policy = "3"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\DragDrop\{19129CDA-AFC0-4330-99BC-C5A834F89006}
    • AppName = "IDMan.exe"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\DragDrop\{19129CDA-AFC0-4330-99BC-C5A834F89006}
    • AppPath = "%User Temp%"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\DragDrop\{19129CDA-AFC0-4330-99BC-C5A834F89006}
    • Policy = "3"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer
    • DownloadUI = "{7D11E719-FF90-479C-B0D7-96EB43EE55D7}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer
    • DownloadUI = "{7D11E719-FF90-479C-B0D7-96EB43EE55D7}"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • FSSettingsChecked = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • AdvancedIntegration = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • mzcc_ext_vers = "25f"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • intAOFRWE = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • IntegrateMIE = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • mzcc_vers = "ca5a"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
    • TrayIcon = "1"

Step 6

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.
  • %User Temp%\IDMan.exe
  • %User Temp%\final.exe
  • %User Profile%\Scheduler\s_1.dt
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\chrtmp

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\ADMINI~1
  • %User Profile%\LOCALS~1
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\DMCache
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\IDM
  • %User Profile%\My Documents\Downloads
  • %User Profile%\Downloads\Compressed
  • %User Profile%\Downloads\Documents
  • %User Profile%\Downloads\Music
  • %User Profile%\Downloads\Programs
  • %User Profile%\Downloads\Video
  • %User Profile%\IDM\Grabber
  • %User Profile%\Grabber\Projects
  • %User Profile%\IDM\Scheduler

Step 8

Restart in normal mode and scan your computer with your Trend Micro product for files detected as TROJ_VBKRYPT.CD. 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%\nsq1.tmp
  • %User Profile%\IDM\temp.htm
  • %Windows%\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore\Logs\edbtmp.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\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MenuExt
    • {random key}
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MenuExt
    • Download with IDMan
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\PROTOCOLS\Name-Space Handler\http
    • zzx
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\PROTOCOLS\Name-Space Handler\http
    • TDA
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\PROTOCOLS\Name-Space Handler\https
    • zzx
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\PROTOCOLS\Name-Space Handler\ftp
    • zzx
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\PROTOCOLS\Name-Space Handler\ftp
    • TDA


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