PLATFORM:

Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003

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

  • Threat Type: Adware

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

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

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size: 4,829,120 bytes
File Type: EXE
Memory Resident: Yes
Initial Samples Received Date: 01 Feb 2014

Arrival Details

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

Installation

This adware creates the following folders:

  • %User Temp%\is-C1F5G.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-PFNIC.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-PFNIC.tmp\_isetup
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\TEMP
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\Optimizer Pro
  • %User Profile%\Optimizer Pro\Log
  • %User Profile%\Optimizer Pro\Undo
  • %User Profile%\Optimizer Pro\Backup

(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, or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista and 7.. %Program Files% is the default Program Files folder, usually C:\Program Files in Windows 2000, Server 2003, and XP (32-bit), Vista (32-bit), and 7 (32-bit), or C:\Program Files (x86) in Windows XP (64-bit), Vista (64-bit), and 7 (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, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu on Windows Vista and 7.. %User Profile% is the current user's profile folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name} on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name} on Windows Vista and 7.)

Autostart Technique

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

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Optimizer Pro = "%Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\OptProLauncher.exe"

Other System Modifications

This adware deletes the following files:

  • %Desktop%\Optimizer Pro.pif
  • %Desktop%\Optimizer Pro.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Optimizer Pro.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Optimizer Pro.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Help.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Help.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Optimizer Pro on the Web.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Optimizer Pro on the Web.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Uninstall Optimizer Pro.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Uninstall Optimizer Pro.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Check updates.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Check updates.url

(Note: %Desktop% is the current user's desktop, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{User Name}\Desktop on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\Desktop on Windows Vista and 7.. %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, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu on Windows Vista and 7.)

It adds the following registry keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Optimizer Pro

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Optimizer Pro_is1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Licenses

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{D879A501-50A7-BEFC-A4C5-32DC6E0CB208}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{D879A501-50A7-BEFC-A4C5-32DC6E0CB208}\Implemented Categories

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{D879A501-50A7-BEFC-A4C5-32DC6E0CB208}\Implemented Categories\
{7DD95801-9882-11CF-9FA9-00AA006C42C4}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{D879A501-50A7-BEFC-A4C5-32DC6E0CB208}\Implemented Categories\
{7DD95802-9882-11CF-9FA9-00AA006C42C4}

It adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
cufValue = "CUF=0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
SetupName = "{malware path and file name}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
Language = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Optimizer Pro_is1
Inno Setup: Setup Version = "5.5.3 (u)"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Optimizer Pro_is1
Inno Setup: App Path = "%Program Files%\Optimizer Pro"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Optimizer Pro_is1
InstallLocation = "%Program Files%\Optimizer Pro"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Optimizer Pro_is1
Inno Setup: Icon Group = "Optimizer Pro v3.2"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Optimizer Pro_is1
Inno Setup: User = "Wilbert"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Optimizer Pro_is1
Inno Setup: Selected Tasks = "desktopicon"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Optimizer Pro_is1
Inno Setup: Language = "en"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Optimizer Pro_is1
DisplayName = "Optimizer Pro v3.2"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Optimizer Pro_is1
DisplayIcon = "%Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\OptProLauncher.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Optimizer Pro_is1
UninstallString = "%Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\unins000.exe "

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Optimizer Pro_is1
QuietUninstallString = "%Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\unins000.exe /SILENT"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Optimizer Pro_is1
Publisher = "PC Utilities Software Limited"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Optimizer Pro_is1
URLInfoAbout = "http://www.{BLOCKED}itiespro.com"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Optimizer Pro_is1
HelpLink = "http://www.{BLOCKED}itiespro.com"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Optimizer Pro_is1
URLUpdateInfo = "http://www.{BLOCKED}itiespro.com"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Optimizer Pro_is1
NoModify = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Optimizer Pro_is1
NoRepair = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Optimizer Pro_is1
InstallDate = "20140130"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
InstallDate = "{random values}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
AppStart = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
Os = "102"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
MachineGuid = "7EEF06D9-596D-C0FC-5813-99575C6128FD"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
DelayedStart = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
Querry = "{random characters}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
UninstallURL = "https://{BLOCKED}rt.com/pcutilitiespro/.op-special/purchase?sid=111000501-ES-002"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
SupportURL = "http://support.{BLOCKED}itiespro.com"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
HomePageURL = "http://www.{BLOCKED}itiespro.com"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
BuyNowURL = "{random characters}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
UseAds = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
AdsHost = "dl.softservers.net"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
AdsDownloadURL = "http://dl.{BLOCKED}rvers.net/121000501/DriverPro.exe"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
AdsBuyNowURL = "{random characters}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Licenses
{R7C0DB872A3F777C0} = "{random values}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Licenses
{K7C0DB872A3F777C0} = "{random values}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Licenses
{I41F6CE2B13539129} = "{random values}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Licenses
{041F6CE2B13539129} = "{random values}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
DisplayName = "Optimizer Pro"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
Version = "3.2"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
AppStart = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
LastVersionChecking = "{random values}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
LogDir = "%User Profile%\Optimizer Pro\Log"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
UndoDir = "%User Profile%\Optimizer Pro\Undo"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
ItemsToScan = "1111111111"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
UseExceptionList = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
ShowRebootMessage = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
SpeedGuard = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
s_SmartScan = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
s_Enable = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
s_Time = "{random values}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
s_SmartMode = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
UpgradeID = "BZDV_PCSM_ML_PCUP_OPTIMIZERPRO_YELLOW"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
Reminder = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
ProblemsFixed = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
ItemsCleaned = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
ResidualFilesCleaned = "0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
WBEM\WDM
%System%\advapi32.dll[MofResourceName] = "{random characters}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
WBEM\WDM
%System%\DRIVERS\ACPI.sys[ACPIMOFResource] = "{random characters}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
WBEM\WDM
%System%\DRIVERS\mssmbios.sys[MofResource] = "{random characters}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
WBEM\WDM
%System%\DRIVERS\intelppm.sys[PROCESSORWMI] = "{random characters}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
WBEM\WDM
%System%\DRIVERS\ipnat.sys[IPNATMofResource] = "{random characters}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
WBEM\WDM
%System%\Drivers\HTTP.sys[UlMofResource] = "{random characters}"

It modifies the following registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
RFC1156Agent\CurrentVersion\Parameters
TrapPollTimeMilliSecs = "3a98"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is 3a98.)

It deletes the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Tracing\OptimizerPro_RASAPI32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Tracing\OptimizerPro_RASMANCS

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Tracing\OptProStart_RASAPI32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Tracing\OptProStart_RASMANCS

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\
Optimizer Pro

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Optimizer Pro_is1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{D879A501-50A7-BEFC-A4C5-32DC6E0CB208}\Version

Dropping Routine

This adware drops the following files:

  • %User Temp%\is-c1f5g.tmp\{malware file name}.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-PFNIC.tmp\_isetup\_shfoldr.dll
  • %User Temp%\is-PFNIC.tmp\itdownload.dll
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\unins000.dat
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-F4HBQ.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-6K4J8.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-IO81M.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-1CHO5.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-F74FO.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-94L9V.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-DVH27.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-77A5N.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-77NAH.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-74F2P.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-01RTD.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-72I8P.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-UOP0S.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-6CLLH.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-TCJA3.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-KFNJ4.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-IR5BH.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-OIBTT.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-OSTIV.tmp
  • %Desktop%\Optimizer Pro.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Optimizer Pro.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Help.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Optimizer Pro on the Web.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Uninstall Optimizer Pro.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Check updates.lnk
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\unins000.msg

(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, or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista and 7.. %Program Files% is the default Program Files folder, usually C:\Program Files in Windows 2000, Server 2003, and XP (32-bit), Vista (32-bit), and 7 (32-bit), or C:\Program Files (x86) in Windows XP (64-bit), Vista (64-bit), and 7 (64-bit).. %Desktop% is the current user's desktop, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{User Name}\Desktop on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\Desktop on Windows Vista and 7.. %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, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu on Windows Vista and 7.)

This report is generated via an automated analysis system.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine: 9.300

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
    • Optimizer Pro
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
    • Optimizer Pro_is1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software
    • Licenses
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID
    • {D879A501-50A7-BEFC-A4C5-32DC6E0CB208}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D879A501-50A7-BEFC-A4C5-32DC6E0CB208}
    • Implemented Categories
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D879A501-50A7-BEFC-A4C5-32DC6E0CB208}\Implemented Categories
    • {7DD95801-9882-11CF-9FA9-00AA006C42C4}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D879A501-50A7-BEFC-A4C5-32DC6E0CB208}\Implemented Categories
    • {7DD95802-9882-11CF-9FA9-00AA006C42C4}

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
    • Optimizer Pro = "%Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\OptProLauncher.exe"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • cufValue = "CUF=0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • SetupName = "{malware path and file name}"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • Language = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Optimizer Pro_is1
    • Inno Setup: Setup Version = "5.5.3 (u)"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Optimizer Pro_is1
    • Inno Setup: App Path = "%Program Files%\Optimizer Pro"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Optimizer Pro_is1
    • InstallLocation = "%Program Files%\Optimizer Pro"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Optimizer Pro_is1
    • Inno Setup: Icon Group = "Optimizer Pro v3.2"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Optimizer Pro_is1
    • Inno Setup: User = "Wilbert"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Optimizer Pro_is1
    • Inno Setup: Selected Tasks = "desktopicon"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Optimizer Pro_is1
    • Inno Setup: Language = "en"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Optimizer Pro_is1
    • DisplayName = "Optimizer Pro v3.2"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Optimizer Pro_is1
    • DisplayIcon = "%Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\OptProLauncher.exe"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Optimizer Pro_is1
    • UninstallString = "%Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\unins000.exe "
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Optimizer Pro_is1
    • QuietUninstallString = "%Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\unins000.exe /SILENT"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Optimizer Pro_is1
    • Publisher = "PC Utilities Software Limited"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Optimizer Pro_is1
    • URLInfoAbout = "http://www.{BLOCKED}itiespro.com"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Optimizer Pro_is1
    • HelpLink = "http://www.{BLOCKED}itiespro.com"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Optimizer Pro_is1
    • URLUpdateInfo = "http://www.{BLOCKED}itiespro.com"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Optimizer Pro_is1
    • NoModify = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Optimizer Pro_is1
    • NoRepair = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Optimizer Pro_is1
    • InstallDate = "20140130"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • InstallDate = "{random values}"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • AppStart = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • Os = "102"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • MachineGuid = "7EEF06D9-596D-C0FC-5813-99575C6128FD"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • DelayedStart = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • Querry = "{random characters}"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • UninstallURL = "https://{BLOCKED}rt.com/pcutilitiespro/.op-special/purchase?sid=111000501-ES-002"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • SupportURL = "http://support.{BLOCKED}itiespro.com"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • HomePageURL = "http://www.{BLOCKED}itiespro.com"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • BuyNowURL = "{random characters}"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • UseAds = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • AdsHost = "dl.softservers.net"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • AdsDownloadURL = "http://dl.{BLOCKED}rvers.net/121000501/DriverPro.exe"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • AdsBuyNowURL = "{random characters}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Licenses
    • {R7C0DB872A3F777C0} = "{random values}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Licenses
    • {K7C0DB872A3F777C0} = "{random values}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Licenses
    • {I41F6CE2B13539129} = "{random values}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Licenses
    • {041F6CE2B13539129} = "{random values}"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • DisplayName = "Optimizer Pro"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • Version = "3.2"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • AppStart = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • LastVersionChecking = "{random values}"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • LogDir = "%User Profile%\Optimizer Pro\Log"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • UndoDir = "%User Profile%\Optimizer Pro\Undo"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • ItemsToScan = "1111111111"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • UseExceptionList = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • ShowRebootMessage = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • SpeedGuard = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • s_SmartScan = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • s_Enable = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • s_Time = "{random values}"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • s_SmartMode = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • UpgradeID = "BZDV_PCSM_ML_PCUP_OPTIMIZERPRO_YELLOW"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • Reminder = "1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • ProblemsFixed = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • ItemsCleaned = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Optimizer Pro
    • ResidualFilesCleaned = "0"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WBEM\WDM
    • %System%\advapi32.dll[MofResourceName] = "{random characters}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WBEM\WDM
    • %System%\DRIVERS\ACPI.sys[ACPIMOFResource] = "{random characters}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WBEM\WDM
    • %System%\DRIVERS\mssmbios.sys[MofResource] = "{random characters}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WBEM\WDM
    • %System%\DRIVERS\intelppm.sys[PROCESSORWMI] = "{random characters}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WBEM\WDM
    • %System%\DRIVERS\ipnat.sys[IPNATMofResource] = "{random characters}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WBEM\WDM
    • %System%\Drivers\HTTP.sys[UlMofResource] = "{random characters}"

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_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\RFC1156Agent\CurrentVersion\Parameters
    • From: TrapPollTimeMilliSecs = "3a98"
      To: TrapPollTimeMilliSecs = ""3a98""

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 Temp%\is-c1f5g.tmp\{malware file name}.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-PFNIC.tmp\_isetup\_shfoldr.dll
  • %User Temp%\is-PFNIC.tmp\itdownload.dll
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\unins000.dat
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-F4HBQ.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-6K4J8.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-IO81M.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-1CHO5.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-F74FO.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-94L9V.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-DVH27.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-77A5N.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-77NAH.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-74F2P.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-01RTD.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-72I8P.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-UOP0S.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-6CLLH.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-TCJA3.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-KFNJ4.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-IR5BH.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-OIBTT.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\is-OSTIV.tmp
  • %Desktop%\Optimizer Pro.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Optimizer Pro.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Help.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Optimizer Pro on the Web.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Uninstall Optimizer Pro.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Check updates.lnk
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro\unins000.msg

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 Temp%\is-C1F5G.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-PFNIC.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-PFNIC.tmp\_isetup
  • %Program Files%\Optimizer Pro
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\TEMP
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\Optimizer Pro
  • %User Profile%\Optimizer Pro\Log
  • %User Profile%\Optimizer Pro\Undo
  • %User Profile%\Optimizer Pro\Backup

Step 8

Restart in normal mode and scan your computer with your Trend Micro product for files detected as ADW_MULTIPLE. 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.

  • %Desktop%\Optimizer Pro.pif
  • %Desktop%\Optimizer Pro.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Optimizer Pro.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Optimizer Pro.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Help.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Help.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Optimizer Pro on the Web.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Optimizer Pro on the Web.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Uninstall Optimizer Pro.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Uninstall Optimizer Pro.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Check updates.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Optimizer Pro v3.2\Check updates.url

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_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing
    • OptimizerPro_RASAPI32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing
    • OptimizerPro_RASMANCS
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing
    • OptProStart_RASAPI32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing
    • OptProStart_RASMANCS
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs
    • Optimizer Pro
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
    • Optimizer Pro_is1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D879A501-50A7-BEFC-A4C5-32DC6E0CB208}
    • Version


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