PUA.Win32.DeceptClean.AA

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

File Size: 617,880 bytes

File Type: EXE

Memory Resident: Yes

Initial Samples Received Date: 30 May 2019

Arrival Details

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

Installation

This Potentially Unwanted Application adds the following processes:

"%User Temp%\is-{random}.tmp\{random}.tmp" /SL5="$B01B6,211337,120832,%User Temp%\{malware name}.exe"

(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(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).)

It creates the following folders:

%All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\TechUtilities
%Program Files%\TechUtilities
%User Temp%\is-TFKJR.tmp\_isetup

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

Other System Modifications

This Potentially Unwanted Application deletes the following files:

%All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\TechUtilities\Uninstall .pif
%All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\TechUtilities\TechUtilities.url
%All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\TechUtilities\TechUtilities.pif
%All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\TechUtilities\Uninstall .url
%System Root%\Users\Public\Desktop\TechUtilities.url
%System Root%\Users\Public\Desktop\TechUtilities.pif

(Note: %All Users Profile% is the common user's profile folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\All Users on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\ProgramData on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit). . %System Root% is the Windows root folder, where it usually is C:\ on all Windows operating system versions.)

It adds the following registry keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
RestartManager\Session0000

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TechUtilities

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\
TechUtilities.exe

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1

It adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
RestartManager\Session0000
Owner = "\xdc\x0c\x00\x00\xe9\x06\x81\x9e\xee\x16\xd5\x01"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
RestartManager\Session0000
SessionHash = "{random characters}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
RestartManager\Session0000
Sequence = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TechUtilities
IsTasks = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TechUtilities
IsTasks = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\
Layers\%Program Files%\TechUtilities
TechUtilities.exe = "RUNASADMIN"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\
TechUtilities.exe
Path = "%Program Files%\TechUtilities\TechUtilities.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TechUtilities
setupNM = "{malware file name}.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1
Inno Setup: Setup Version = "5.5.9 (u)"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1
Inno Setup: App Path = "%Program Files%\TechUtilities"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1
InstallLocation = "%Program Files%\TechUtilities"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1
Inno Setup: Icon Group = "TechUtilities"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1
Inno Setup: User = "PEWPEWPEW"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1
Inno Setup: Setup Type = "recom"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1
Inno Setup: Selected Components = "desktopicon,scheduledtasks"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1
Inno Setup: Deselected Components = "quicklaunchicon"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1
Inno Setup: Language = "default"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1
DisplayName = "TechUtilities"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1
DisplayIcon = "%Program Files%\TechUtilities\TechUtilities.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1
UninstallString = "%Program Files%\TechUtilities\unins000.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1
QuietUninstallString = "%Program Files%\TechUtilities\unins000.exe /SILENT"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1
DisplayVersion = "2.0.3.9"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1
Publisher = "Seven Servos Software Pvt Ltd."

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1
URLInfoAbout = "http://www.{BLOCKED}rrors.com/app"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1
HelpLink = "http://www.{BLOCKED}rrors.com/app"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1
NoModify = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1
NoRepair = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1
InstallDate = "20190530"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1
MajorVersion = "2"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1
MinorVersion = "0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1
VersionMajor = "2"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1
VersionMinor = "0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
TechUtilities_is1
EstimatedSize = "1155"

Dropping Routine

This Potentially Unwanted Application drops the following files:

%All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\TechUtilities\Uninstall .lnk
%Program Files%\TechUtilities\TechUtilities.ico
%Program Files%\TechUtilities\unins000.exe
%System Root%\Users\Public\Desktop\TechUtilities.lnk
%Program Files%\TechUtilities\unins000.dat
%All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\TechUtilities\TechUtilities.lnk
%Program Files%\TechUtilities\is-{random}.tmp
%Program Files%\TechUtilities\is-{random}.tmp
%User Temp%\is-{random}.tmp\idp.dll

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

Other Details

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

http://www.{BLOCKED}rrors.com/downloader.php
http://{BLOCKED}rrors.com/downloader.php

Minimum Scan Engine: 9.850

SSAPI PATTERN File: 2.167.00

SSAPI PATTERN Date: 18 Apr 2019

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

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Windows Task Manager may not display all running processes. In this case, please use a third-party process viewer, preferably Process Explorer, to terminate the malware/grayware/spyware file. You may download the said tool here.
If the detected file is displayed in either Windows Task Manager or Process Explorer but you cannot delete it, restart your computer in safe mode. To do this, refer to this link for the complete steps.
If the detected file is not displayed in either Windows Task Manager or Process Explorer, continue doing the next steps.

Step 3

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\RestartManager
- Session0000

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
- TechUtilities

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths
- TechUtilities.exe

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
- TechUtilities_is1

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\RestartManager\Session0000
- Owner = "\xdc\x0c\x00\x00\xe9\x06\x81\x9e\xee\x16\xd5\x01"

In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\RestartManager\Session0000
- SessionHash = "{random characters}"

In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\RestartManager\Session0000
- Sequence = "1"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TechUtilities
- IsTasks = "1"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TechUtilities
- IsTasks = "0"

In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers\%Program Files%\TechUtilities
- TechUtilities.exe = "RUNASADMIN"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\TechUtilities.exe
- Path = "%Program Files%\TechUtilities\TechUtilities.exe"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TechUtilities
- setupNM = "{malware file name}.exe"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TechUtilities_is1
- Inno Setup: Setup Version = "5.5.9 (u)"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TechUtilities_is1
- Inno Setup: App Path = "%Program Files%\TechUtilities"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TechUtilities_is1
- InstallLocation = "%Program Files%\TechUtilities"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TechUtilities_is1
- Inno Setup: Icon Group = "TechUtilities"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TechUtilities_is1
- Inno Setup: User = "PEWPEWPEW"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TechUtilities_is1
- Inno Setup: Setup Type = "recom"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TechUtilities_is1
- Inno Setup: Selected Components = "desktopicon,scheduledtasks"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TechUtilities_is1
- Inno Setup: Deselected Components = "quicklaunchicon"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TechUtilities_is1
- Inno Setup: Language = "default"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TechUtilities_is1
- DisplayName = "TechUtilities"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TechUtilities_is1
- DisplayIcon = "%Program Files%\TechUtilities\TechUtilities.exe"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TechUtilities_is1
- UninstallString = "%Program Files%\TechUtilities\unins000.exe"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TechUtilities_is1
- QuietUninstallString = "%Program Files%\TechUtilities\unins000.exe /SILENT"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TechUtilities_is1
- DisplayVersion = "2.0.3.9"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TechUtilities_is1
- Publisher = "Seven Servos Software Pvt Ltd."

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TechUtilities_is1
- URLInfoAbout = "http://www.{BLOCKED}rrors.com/app"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TechUtilities_is1
- HelpLink = "http://www.{BLOCKED}rrors.com/app"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TechUtilities_is1
- NoModify = "1"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TechUtilities_is1
- NoRepair = "1"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TechUtilities_is1
- InstallDate = "20190530"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TechUtilities_is1
- MajorVersion = "2"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TechUtilities_is1
- MinorVersion = "0"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TechUtilities_is1
- VersionMajor = "2"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TechUtilities_is1
- VersionMinor = "0"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TechUtilities_is1
- EstimatedSize = "1155"

To delete the registry value this malware/grayware created:

Open Registry Editor.
» For Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 users, click Start>Run, type regedit in the text box provided, and then press Enter.
» For Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 users, click the Start button, type regedit in the Search input field then press Enter.
» For Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 users, right-click on the lower-left corner of the screen, click Run, type regedit in the text box provided, and then press Enter.
In the left panel, double-click the following:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>Microsoft>RestartManager>Session0000
In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
Owner = "\xdc\x0c\x00\x00\xe9\x06\x81\x9e\xee\x16\xd5\x01"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
SessionHash = "{random characters}"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
Sequence = "1"
In the left panel, double-click the following:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>TechUtilities
In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
IsTasks = "1"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
IsTasks = "0"
In the left panel, double-click the following:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>AppCompatFlags>Layers>%Program Files%>TechUtilities
In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
TechUtilities.exe = "RUNASADMIN"
In the left panel, double-click the following:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows>CurrentVersion>App Paths>TechUtilities.exe
In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
Path = "%Program Files%\TechUtilities\TechUtilities.exe"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
setupNM = "{malware file name}.exe"
In the left panel, double-click the following:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows>CurrentVersion>Uninstall>TechUtilities_is1
In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
Inno Setup: Setup Version = "5.5.9 (u)"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
Inno Setup: App Path = "%Program Files%\TechUtilities"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
InstallLocation = "%Program Files%\TechUtilities"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
Inno Setup: Icon Group = "TechUtilities"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
Inno Setup: User = "PEWPEWPEW"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
Inno Setup: Setup Type = "recom"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
Inno Setup: Selected Components = "desktopicon,scheduledtasks"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
Inno Setup: Deselected Components = "quicklaunchicon"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
Inno Setup: Language = "default"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
DisplayName = "TechUtilities"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
DisplayIcon = "%Program Files%\TechUtilities\TechUtilities.exe"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
UninstallString = "%Program Files%\TechUtilities\unins000.exe"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
QuietUninstallString = "%Program Files%\TechUtilities\unins000.exe /SILENT"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
DisplayVersion = "2.0.3.9"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
Publisher = "Seven Servos Software Pvt Ltd."
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
URLInfoAbout = "http://www.{BLOCKED}rrors.com/app"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
HelpLink = "http://www.{BLOCKED}rrors.com/app"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
NoModify = "1"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
NoRepair = "1"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
InstallDate = "20190530"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
MajorVersion = "2"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
MinorVersion = "0"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
VersionMajor = "2"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
VersionMinor = "0"
Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
EstimatedSize = "1155"
Close Registry Editor.

Step 5

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.

%All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\TechUtilities\Uninstall .lnk
%Program Files%\TechUtilities\TechUtilities.ico
%Program Files%\TechUtilities\unins000.exe
%System Root%\Users\Public\Desktop\TechUtilities.lnk
%Program Files%\TechUtilities\unins000.dat
%All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\TechUtilities\TechUtilities.lnk
%Program Files%\TechUtilities\is-{random}.tmp
%Program Files%\TechUtilities\is-{random}.tmp
%User Temp%\is-{random}.tmp\idp.dll

Step 6

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.

%All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\TechUtilities
%Program Files%\TechUtilities
%User Temp%\is-{random}.tmp\_isetup

Step 7

Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as PUA.Win32.DeceptClean.AA. If the detected files have already been cleaned, deleted, or quarantined by your Trend Micro product, no further step is required. You may opt to simply delete the quarantined files. Please check the following Trend Micro Support pages for more information:

Step 8

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.

%All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\TechUtilities\Uninstall .pif
%All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\TechUtilities\TechUtilities.url
%All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\TechUtilities\TechUtilities.pif
%All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\TechUtilities\Uninstall .url
%System Root%\Users\Public\Desktop\TechUtilities.url
%System Root%\Users\Public\Desktop\TechUtilities.pif

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