Modified by: Rhena Inocencio
 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

Infection Channel: Downloaded from the Internet, Dropped by other malware

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.

It modifies the affected system's HOSTS files. This prevents users from accessing certain websites.

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size: 586,240 bytes
File Type: EXE
Memory Resident: Yes
Initial Samples Received Date: 03 Nov 2009
Payload: Modifies system registry, Modifies HOSTS file

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 drops the following files:

  • %System%\drivers\drvmon64.sys

(Note: %System% is the Windows system folder, which is usually C:\Windows\System on Windows 98 and ME, C:\WINNT\System32 on Windows NT and 2000, or C:\Windows\System32 on Windows XP and Server 2003.)

It drops the following copies of itself into the affected system:

  • %System%\wbem\wmiclisv.exe

(Note: %System% is the Windows system folder, which is usually C:\Windows\System on Windows 98 and ME, C:\WINNT\System32 on Windows NT and 2000, or C:\Windows\System32 on Windows XP and Server 2003.)

Other System Modifications

This Trojan adds the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Enum\Root\LEGACY_DRVMON64

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Enum\Root\LEGACY_DRVMON64\
0000

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Enum\Root\LEGACY_DRVMON64\
0000\Control

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Enum\Root\LEGACY_WMICLISV

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Enum\Root\LEGACY_WMICLISV\
0000

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Enum\Root\LEGACY_WMICLISV\
0000\Control

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\drvmon64

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\WMICLISV

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\WMICLISV\Enum

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\WMICLISV\Security

It modifies the following registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Advanced\Folder\SuperHidden
CheckedValue = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SystemRestore
DisableSR = "1"

It also creates the following registry entry(ies) as part of its installation routine:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\
Microsoft\Windows NT\SystemRestore
DisableConfig = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Enum\Root\LEGACY_DRVMON64
NextInstance = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Enum\Root\LEGACY_DRVMON64\
0000
Service = "drvmon64"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Enum\Root\LEGACY_DRVMON64\
0000
Legacy = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Enum\Root\LEGACY_DRVMON64\
0000
ConfigFlags = "0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Enum\Root\LEGACY_DRVMON64\
0000
Class = "LegacyDriver"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Enum\Root\LEGACY_DRVMON64\
0000
ClassGUID = "{8ECC055D-047F-11D1-A537-0000F8753ED1}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Enum\Root\LEGACY_DRVMON64\
0000
DeviceDesc = "System Drive Monitor"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Enum\Root\LEGACY_DRVMON64\
0000\Control
*NewlyCreated* = "0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Enum\Root\LEGACY_DRVMON64\
0000\Control
ActiveService = "drvmon64"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Enum\Root\LEGACY_WMICLISV
NextInstance = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Enum\Root\LEGACY_WMICLISV\
0000
Service = "WMICLISV"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Enum\Root\LEGACY_WMICLISV\
0000
Legacy = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Enum\Root\LEGACY_WMICLISV\
0000
ConfigFlags = "0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Enum\Root\LEGACY_WMICLISV\
0000
Class = "LegacyDriver"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Enum\Root\LEGACY_WMICLISV\
0000
ClassGUID = "{8ECC055D-047F-11D1-A537-0000F8753ED1}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Enum\Root\LEGACY_WMICLISV\
0000
DeviceDesc = "WMI Client Service"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Enum\Root\LEGACY_WMICLISV\
0000\Control
*NewlyCreated* = "0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Enum\Root\LEGACY_WMICLISV\
0000\Control
ActiveService = "WMICLISV"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\drvmon64
Type = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\drvmon64
Start = "3"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\drvmon64
ErrorControl = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\drvmon64
ImagePath = "%System%\drivers\drvmon64.sys"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\drvmon64
DisplayName = "System Drive Monitor"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\drvmon64
Group = "SST miniport drivers"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\drvmon64\Security
Security = "{random values}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\WMICLISV
Type = "110"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\WMICLISV
Start = "2"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\WMICLISV
ErrorControl = "0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\WMICLISV
ImagePath = "%System%\wbem\wmiclisv.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\WMICLISV
DisplayName = "WMI Client Service"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\WMICLISV
ObjectName = "LocalSystem"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\WMICLISV
FailureActions = "{random values}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\WMICLISV
Description = "Manages WMI data for client applications."

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\WMICLISV\Security
Security = "{random values}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\WMICLISV\Enum
0 = "Root\LEGACY_WMICLISV\0000"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\WMICLISV\Enum
Count = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\WMICLISV\Enum
NextInstance = "1"

HOSTS File Modification

This Trojan adds the following strings to the Windows HOSTS file:

  • 127.0.0.1 13iii.com
  • 127.0.0.1 acs.pandasoftware.com
  • 127.0.0.1 ad-aware-se.uptodown.com
  • 127.0.0.1 aknow.prevx.com
  • 127.0.0.1 alerta-antivirus.inteco.es
  • 127.0.0.1 alerta-antivirus.red.es
  • 127.0.0.1 andymanchesta.com
  • 127.0.0.1 ar.answers.yahoo.com
  • 127.0.0.1 atazita.blogspot.com
  • 127.0.0.1 avast-home.uptodown.com
  • 127.0.0.1 baike.360.cn
  • 127.0.0.1 baike.360.com
  • 127.0.0.1 bbs.360safe.cn
  • 127.0.0.1 bbs.360safe.com
  • 127.0.0.1 bbs.cfan.com.cn
  • 127.0.0.1 bbs.duba.net
  • 127.0.0.1 bbs.ikaka.com
  • 127.0.0.1 bbs.kafan.cn
  • 127.0.0.1 bbs.kafan.com
  • 127.0.0.1 bbs.kpfans.com
  • 127.0.0.1 bbs.s-sos.net
  • 127.0.0.1 bbs.taisha.org
  • 127.0.0.1 bbs.winzheng.com
  • 127.0.0.1 blog.hispasec.com
  • 127.0.0.1 blog.threatfire.com
  • 127.0.0.1 boardreader.com
  • 127.0.0.1 changelog.fr
  • 127.0.0.1 cit.kookmin.ac.kr
  • 127.0.0.1 cmmings.cn
  • 127.0.0.1 codehard.wordpress.com
  • 127.0.0.1 community.thaiware.com
  • 127.0.0.1 comunidad.wilkinsonpc.com.co
  • 127.0.0.1 customer.symantec.com
  • 127.0.0.1 deckard.geekstogo.com
  • 127.0.0.1 diamondcs.com.au
  • 127.0.0.1 discussions.virtualdr.com
  • 127.0.0.1 dl.360safe.com
  • 127.0.0.1 down.360safe.cn
  • 127.0.0.1 down.360safe.com
  • 127.0.0.1 down.www.kingsoft.com
  • 127.0.0.1 download.bleepingcomputer.com
  • 127.0.0.1 download.mcafee.com
  • 127.0.0.1 download.nai.com
  • 127.0.0.1 download.sysinternals.com
  • 127.0.0.1 downloads.andymanchesta.com
  • 127.0.0.1 downloads.malwarebytes.org
  • 127.0.0.1 es.answers.yahoo.com
  • 127.0.0.1 es.kioskea.net
  • 127.0.0.1 es.mcafee.com
  • 127.0.0.1 es.wasalive.com
  • 127.0.0.1 espanol.answers.yahoo.com
  • 127.0.0.1 espanol.dir.groups.yahoo.com
  • 127.0.0.1 espanol.groups.yahoo.com
  • 127.0.0.1 file.ikaka.cn
  • 127.0.0.1 file.ikaka.com
  • 127.0.0.1 files.filefont.com
  • 127.0.0.1 fixmyim.com
  • 127.0.0.1 foro.elhacker.net
  • 127.0.0.1 foro.ethek.com
  • 127.0.0.1 foro.noticias3d.com
  • 127.0.0.1 foros.softonic.com
  • 127.0.0.1 foros.toxico-pc.com
  • 127.0.0.1 foros.zonavirus.com
  • 127.0.0.1 forospyware.com
  • 127.0.0.1 forum.clubedohardware.com.br
  • 127.0.0.1 forum.hardware.fr
  • 127.0.0.1 forum.hijackthis.de
  • 127.0.0.1 forum.kaspersky.com
  • 127.0.0.1 forum.malekal.com
  • 127.0.0.1 forum.piriform.com
  • 127.0.0.1 forum.securitycadets.com
  • 127.0.0.1 forum.sysinternals.com
  • 127.0.0.1 forum.telecharger.01net.com
  • 127.0.0.1 forum.tweaks.com
  • 127.0.0.1 forum.zazana.com
  • 127.0.0.1 forums.cnet.com
  • 127.0.0.1 forums.comodo.com
  • 127.0.0.1 forums.devshed.com
  • 127.0.0.1 forums.maddoktor2.com
  • 127.0.0.1 forums.techguy.org
  • 127.0.0.1 forums.whatthetech.com
  • 127.0.0.1 ftp.drweb.com
  • 127.0.0.1 guru0.grisoft.cz
  • 127.0.0.1 guru1.grisoft.cz
  • 127.0.0.1 guru2.grisoft.cz
  • 127.0.0.1 guru3.grisoft.cz
  • 127.0.0.1 guru4.grisoft.cz
  • 127.0.0.1 guru5.grisoft.cz
  • 127.0.0.1 hi.baidu.com
  • 127.0.0.1 hijackthis.download3000.com
  • 127.0.0.1 hjt-data.trend-braintree.com
  • 127.0.0.1 hjt.networktechs.com
  • 127.0.0.1 housecall.trendmicro.com
  • 127.0.0.1 housecall65.trendmicro.com
  • 127.0.0.1 info.prevx.com
  • 127.0.0.1 it.answers.yahoo.com
  • 127.0.0.1 kaba.360.cn
  • 127.0.0.1 kaba.360.com
  • 127.0.0.1 kr.ahnlab.com
  • 127.0.0.1 ladooscuro.es
  • 127.0.0.1 lexikon.ikarus.at
  • 127.0.0.1 linhadefensiva.uol.com.br
  • 127.0.0.1 liveupdate.symantec.com
  • 127.0.0.1 liveupdate.symantecliveupdate.com
  • 127.0.0.1 lurker.clamav.net
  • 127.0.0.1 mailcenter.rising.com
  • 127.0.0.1 mailcenter.rising.com.cn
  • 127.0.0.1 majorgeeks.com
  • 127.0.0.1 mast.mcafee.com
  • 127.0.0.1 msncleaner.softonic.com
  • 127.0.0.1 msnfix.changelog.fr
  • 127.0.0.1 mvps.org
  • 127.0.0.1 mx.answers.yahoo.com
  • 127.0.0.1 new.taringa.net
  • 127.0.0.1 ntfaq.co.kr
  • 127.0.0.1 oldtimer.geekstogo.com
  • 127.0.0.1 onecare.live.com
  • 127.0.0.1 p3dev.taringa.net
  • 127.0.0.1 research.sunbelt-software.com
  • 127.0.0.1 safecomputing.umn.edu
  • 127.0.0.1 samroeng.hi5.com
  • 127.0.0.1 sapcupgrades.com
  • 127.0.0.1 scanner.virus.org
  • 127.0.0.1 search.mcafee.com
  • 127.0.0.1 secubox.aldria.com
  • 127.0.0.1 secunia.com
  • 127.0.0.1 security.symantec.com
  • 127.0.0.1 securityresponse.symantec.com
  • 127.0.0.1 securitywonks.net
  • 127.0.0.1 service1.symantec.com
  • 127.0.0.1 software-files.download.com
  • 127.0.0.1 sophos.com
  • 127.0.0.1 sosvirus.changelog.fr
  • 127.0.0.1 subs.geekstogo.com
  • 127.0.0.1 support.f-secure.com
  • 127.0.0.1 tech.pantip.com
  • 127.0.0.1 thejokerx.blogspot.com
  • 127.0.0.1 update.360safe.cn
  • 127.0.0.1 update.360safe.com
  • 127.0.0.1 update.symantec.com
  • 127.0.0.1 updatem.360safe.cn
  • 127.0.0.1 updatem.360safe.com
  • 127.0.0.1 upload.changelog.fr
  • 127.0.0.1 v.dreamwiz.com
  • 127.0.0.1 vil.nail.comm
  • 127.0.0.1 virscan.org
  • 127.0.0.1 virusinfo.prevx.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.2-spyware.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.247fixes.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.360.cn
  • 127.0.0.1 www.360.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.360safe.cn
  • 127.0.0.1 www.360safe.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.51nb.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.Merijn.org
  • 127.0.0.1 www.analysis.seclab.tuwien.ac.at
  • 127.0.0.1 www.antirootkit.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.antivir.es
  • 127.0.0.1 www.antivirus.about.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.antivirus.comodo.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.arswp.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.auditmypc.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.avast.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.avg-antivirus.net
  • 127.0.0.1 www.avira.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.avp.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.avpclub.ddns.info
  • 127.0.0.1 www.babooforum.com.br
  • 127.0.0.1 www.bakunos.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.bitdefender.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.bitdefender.es
  • 127.0.0.1 www.bleedingthreats.net
  • 127.0.0.1 www.bleepingcomputer.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.box.net
  • 127.0.0.1 www.ca.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.castlecops.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.castlecrops.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.cddchiangmai.net
  • 127.0.0.1 www.cfan.com.cn
  • 127.0.0.1 www.changedetection.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.chkrootkit.org
  • 127.0.0.1 www.cisrt.org
  • 127.0.0.1 www.clamav.net
  • 127.0.0.1 www.clamwin.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.clubic.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.commentcamarche.net
  • 127.0.0.1 www.computing.net
  • 127.0.0.1 www.configurarequipos.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.cwsandbox.org
  • 127.0.0.1 www.cyberdefender.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.cybertechhelp.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.daboweb.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.daniweb.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.darkclockers.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.dazhizhu.cn
  • 127.0.0.1 www.dicasweb.com.br
  • 127.0.0.1 www.dougknox.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.download.f-secure.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.drweb.com.es
  • 127.0.0.1 www.duba.net
  • 127.0.0.1 www.eeload.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.elitepvpers.de
  • 127.0.0.1 www.emsisoft.de
  • 127.0.0.1 www.eradicatespyware.net
  • 127.0.0.1 www.eset-la.com
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  • 127.0.0.1 www.experts-exchange.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.f-prot.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.f-secure.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.feedage.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.file.net
  • 127.0.0.1 www.final4ever.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.firewallguide.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.forospyware.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.forospyware.es
  • 127.0.0.1 www.fortiguardcenter.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.fortinet.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.forums.majorgeeks.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.free-av.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.free.avg.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.free.grisoft.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.freespywareremoval.info
  • 127.0.0.1 www.funkytoad.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.futurenow.bitdefender.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.geekstogo.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.greatis.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.grisoft.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.guiadohardware.net
  • 127.0.0.1 www.hijackthis.de
  • 127.0.0.1 www.hotshare.net
  • 127.0.0.1 www.housecall.trendmicro.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.huaifai.go.th
  • 127.0.0.1 www.ikaka.cn
  • 127.0.0.1 www.ikaka.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.ikarus.net
  • 127.0.0.1 www.incodesolutions.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.infos-du-net.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.infosecpodcast.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.infospyware.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.javacoolsoftware.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.kaspersky-labs.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.kaspersky.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.kaspersky.es
  • 127.0.0.1 www.krupunmai.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.kztechs.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.laneros.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.lavasoft.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.linhadefensiva.org
  • 127.0.0.1 www.malwarebytes.org
  • 127.0.0.1 www.malwareremoval.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.manuelruvalcaba.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.mcafee.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.misec.net
  • 127.0.0.1 www.mostz.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.msnvirusremoval.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.mvps.org
  • 127.0.0.1 www.mxttchina.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.nabble.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.net-security.org
  • 127.0.0.1 www.networkworld.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.norman.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.offensivecomputing.net
  • 127.0.0.1 www.onlinescan.avast.com
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  • 127.0.0.1 www.pantip.com
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  • 127.0.0.1 www.pcguide.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.pchell.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.pcsupportadvisor.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.pctools.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.personal.psu.edu
  • 127.0.0.1 www.personalfirewall.comodo.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.precisesecurity.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.prevx.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.raymond.cc
  • 127.0.0.1 www.resplendence.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.rising.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.rising.com.cn
  • 127.0.0.1 www.rootkit.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.rootkit.nl
  • 127.0.0.1 www.runscanner.net
  • 127.0.0.1 www.safer-networking.org
  • 127.0.0.1 www.sandboxie.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.securitynewsportal.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.securitywonks.net
  • 127.0.0.1 www.sergiwa.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.siteadvisor.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.smokey-services.eu
  • 127.0.0.1 www.soccersuck.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.sophos.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.spyany.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.spybot.info
  • 127.0.0.1 www.spywaredb.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.spywareinfo.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.spywareterminator.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.superdicas.com.br
  • 127.0.0.1 www.superuser.co.kr
  • 127.0.0.1 www.symantec.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.sysinternals.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.tallemu.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.taringa.net
  • 127.0.0.1 www.techimo.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.techspot.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.techsupportforum.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.tecno-soft.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.thecomputerpitstop.com
  • 127.0.0.1 www.thetechguide.com
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  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine: 9.200
FIRST VSAPI PATTERN FILE: 9.204.03
FIRST VSAPI PATTERN DATE: 19 Jun 2012
VSAPI OPR PATTERN File: 9.205.00
VSAPI OPR PATTERN Date: 20 Jun 2012

Step 1

Restart in Safe Mode

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Step 2

Search and delete this file

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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.
  • %System%\drivers\drvmon64.sys

Step 3

Restore this modified 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_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SystemRestore
    • From: DisableSR = "1"
      To: DisableSR = "0"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\SuperHidden
    • From: CheckedValue = "1"
      To: CheckedValue = "0"

Step 4

Remove these strings added by the malware/grayware/spyware in the HOSTS file

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Step 5

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_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\SystemRestore
    • DisableConfig = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_DRVMON64
    • NextInstance = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_DRVMON64\0000
    • Service = "drvmon64"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_DRVMON64\0000
    • Legacy = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_DRVMON64\0000
    • ConfigFlags = "0"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_DRVMON64\0000
    • Class = "LegacyDriver"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_DRVMON64\0000
    • ClassGUID = "{8ECC055D-047F-11D1-A537-0000F8753ED1}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_DRVMON64\0000
    • DeviceDesc = "System Drive Monitor"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_DRVMON64\0000\Control
    • *NewlyCreated* = "0"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_DRVMON64\0000\Control
    • ActiveService = "drvmon64"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_WMICLISV
    • NextInstance = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_WMICLISV\0000
    • Service = "WMICLISV"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_WMICLISV\0000
    • Legacy = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_WMICLISV\0000
    • ConfigFlags = "0"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_WMICLISV\0000
    • Class = "LegacyDriver"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_WMICLISV\0000
    • ClassGUID = "{8ECC055D-047F-11D1-A537-0000F8753ED1}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_WMICLISV\0000
    • DeviceDesc = "WMI Client Service"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_WMICLISV\0000\Control
    • *NewlyCreated* = "0"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_WMICLISV\0000\Control
    • ActiveService = "WMICLISV"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\drvmon64
    • Type = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\drvmon64
    • Start = "3"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\drvmon64
    • ErrorControl = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\drvmon64
    • ImagePath = "%System%\drivers\drvmon64.sys"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\drvmon64
    • DisplayName = "System Drive Monitor"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\drvmon64
    • Group = "SST miniport drivers"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\drvmon64\Security
    • Security = "{random values}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WMICLISV
    • Type = "110"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WMICLISV
    • Start = "2"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WMICLISV
    • ErrorControl = "0"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WMICLISV
    • ImagePath = "%System%\wbem\wmiclisv.exe"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WMICLISV
    • DisplayName = "WMI Client Service"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WMICLISV
    • ObjectName = "LocalSystem"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WMICLISV
    • FailureActions = "{random values}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WMICLISV
    • Description = "Manages WMI data for client applications."
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WMICLISV\Security
    • Security = "{random values}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WMICLISV\Enum
    • 0 = "Root\LEGACY_WMICLISV\0000"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WMICLISV\Enum
    • Count = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WMICLISV\Enum
    • NextInstance = "1"

Step 6

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_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_DRVMON64\0000
    • Control
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_DRVMON64
    • 0000
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root
    • LEGACY_DRVMON64
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_WMICLISV\0000
    • Control
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_WMICLISV
    • 0000
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root
    • LEGACY_WMICLISV
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services
    • drvmon64
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WMICLISV
    • Enum
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WMICLISV
    • Security
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services
    • WMICLISV

Step 7

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


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