PLATFORM:

Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)

 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: 4,988,443 bytes
File Type: EXE
Memory Resident: No
Initial Samples Received Date: 22 Aug 2014

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\Wilbert
  • %User Profile%\LOCALS~1
  • %User Temp%\nsm3.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-TD5FN.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-2JUPH.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-2JUPH.tmp\_isetup
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Downloads
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Ares Tube

(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:\Documents and Settings\{user name} on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name} on Windows Vista and 7.. %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.. %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.)

Other System Modifications

This Trojan deletes the following files:

  • %User Temp%\nsr1.tmp
  • %User Temp%\nsm3.tmp
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Ares Tube\Ares Tube.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Ares Tube\Ares Tube.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Ares Tube\Uninstall Ares Tube.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Ares Tube\Uninstall Ares Tube.url
  • %User Temp%\jd1yvizb.pdb

(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.. %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_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Ares Tube

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Ares Tube_is1

It adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Ares Tube
Path = "%System Root%\Ares Tube"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Ares Tube_is1
Inno Setup: Setup Version = "5.1.10"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Ares Tube_is1
Inno Setup: App Path = "%System Root%\Ares Tube"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Ares Tube_is1
InstallLocation = "%System Root%\Ares Tube"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Ares Tube_is1
Inno Setup: Icon Group = "Ares Tube"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Ares Tube_is1
Inno Setup: User = "Wilbert"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Ares Tube_is1
Inno Setup: Selected Tasks = "homepage"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Ares Tube_is1
Inno Setup: Deselected Tasks = "desktopicon,quicklaunchicon"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Ares Tube_is1
DisplayName = "Ares Tube 3.2"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Ares Tube_is1
UninstallString = "%System Root%\Ares Tube\unins000.exe "

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Ares Tube_is1
QuietUninstallString = "%System Root%\Ares Tube\unins000.exe /SILENT"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Ares Tube_is1
Publisher = "Ares Tube"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Ares Tube_is1
URLInfoAbout = "http://ares.{BLOCKED}3.es"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Ares Tube_is1
HelpLink = "http://ares.{BLOCKED}3.es"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Ares Tube_is1
URLUpdateInfo = "http://ares.{BLOCKED}3.es"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Ares Tube_is1
NoModify = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Ares Tube_is1
NoRepair = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Ares Tube_is1
InstallDate = "20140317"

It modifies the following registry entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main
Start Page = "http://ares.{BLOCKED}3.es/start.php"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&pver=6&ar=msnhome.)

It deletes the following registry keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Ares Tube_is1

Dropping Routine

This Trojan drops the following files:

  • %User Temp%\nsm3.tmp\LangDLL.dll
  • %User Temp%\nsm3.tmp\UAC.dll
  • %User Temp%\nsm3.tmp\pantallatoolbar
  • %User Temp%\Toolbar.exe
  • %User Temp%\Toolbar.xpi
  • %User Temp%\captura.bmp
  • %User Temp%\installer.exe
  • %User Temp%\nsm3.tmp\ioSpecial.ini
  • %User Temp%\nsm3.tmp\modern-wizard.bmp
  • %User Temp%\nsm3.tmp\InstallOptions.dll
  • %User Temp%\is-TD5FN.tmp\is-VB8LG.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-2JUPH.tmp\_isetup\_RegDLL.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-2JUPH.tmp\_isetup\_shfoldr.dll
  • %User Temp%\is-2JUPH.tmp\isxdl.dll
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\unins000.dat
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\is-MTD5T.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\is-21E50.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\is-46O6N.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\is-J5CEH.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\is-7Q3HP.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\is-IFOFA.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-RNG56.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-2HPTQ.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-IAJH9.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-AH7BP.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-J8LEL.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-QJQK6.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-JOM45.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-HEFP8.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-ES8ST.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-67AID.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-B8FE6.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-6NUAD.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-NF1DL.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-2HKD6.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-M1CN4.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-DID60.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-9NQ2M.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-NUNDA.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-I02AM.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-NGQ6Q.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-2801N.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-43DFG.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-M19OK.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-SASRI.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-9T0KG.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-6KH4G.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-NLVKN.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-K0S71.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-EIN8R.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-A33H3.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-TG1MM.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-GS4VU.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-R6RGD.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-ADIE1.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-5OCQA.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-USVH2.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-ATF11.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-2LU81.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-GTQVB.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-M55P4.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-QMBKC.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-JCVVS.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-7D19G.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-LFPAT.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-53H89.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-R2FA9.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-Q1E0H.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-35PD5.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\is-RGJUD.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\is-2A8G0.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\is-4V6G7.tmp
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Ares Tube\Ares Tube.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Ares Tube\Uninstall Ares Tube.lnk
  • %User Temp%\jd1yvizb.tmp
  • %User Temp%\jd1yvizb.0.cs
  • %User Temp%\jd1yvizb.dll
  • %User Temp%\jd1yvizb.cmdline
  • %User Temp%\jd1yvizb.out
  • %User Temp%\jd1yvizb.err
  • %User Temp%\CSC65.tmp
  • %User Temp%\RES68.tmp

(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.. %System Root% is the root folder, which is usually C:\. It is also where the operating system is located.. %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.)

Other Details

This Trojan connects to the following possibly malicious URL:

  • {BLOCKED}0.1
  • {BLOCKED}1.114.28
  • {BLOCKED}.33.144
  • {BLOCKED}.228.137
  • {BLOCKED}.228.154
  • {BLOCKED}.228.141

This report is generated via an automated analysis system.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine: 9.700

Step 1

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

Step 2

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\Software
    • Ares Tube
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
    • Ares Tube_is1

Step 3

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\Ares Tube
    • Path = "%System Root%\Ares Tube"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Ares Tube_is1
    • Inno Setup: Setup Version = "5.1.10"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Ares Tube_is1
    • Inno Setup: App Path = "%System Root%\Ares Tube"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Ares Tube_is1
    • InstallLocation = "%System Root%\Ares Tube"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Ares Tube_is1
    • Inno Setup: Icon Group = "Ares Tube"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Ares Tube_is1
    • Inno Setup: User = "Wilbert"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Ares Tube_is1
    • Inno Setup: Selected Tasks = "homepage"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Ares Tube_is1
    • Inno Setup: Deselected Tasks = "desktopicon,quicklaunchicon"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Ares Tube_is1
    • DisplayName = "Ares Tube 3.2"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Ares Tube_is1
    • UninstallString = "%System Root%\Ares Tube\unins000.exe "
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Ares Tube_is1
    • QuietUninstallString = "%System Root%\Ares Tube\unins000.exe /SILENT"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Ares Tube_is1
    • Publisher = "Ares Tube"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Ares Tube_is1
    • URLInfoAbout = "http://ares.{BLOCKED}3.es"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Ares Tube_is1
    • HelpLink = "http://ares.{BLOCKED}3.es"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Ares Tube_is1
    • URLUpdateInfo = "http://ares.{BLOCKED}3.es"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Ares Tube_is1
    • NoModify = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Ares Tube_is1
    • NoRepair = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Ares Tube_is1
    • InstallDate = "20140317"

Step 4

Restore these modified registry values

[ Learn More ]

Important:Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this only if you know how to or you can seek your system administrator's help. You may also check out this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.

  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
    • From: Start Page = "http://ares.{BLOCKED}3.es/start.php"
      To: Start Page = ""http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&pver=6&ar=msnhome""

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.
  • %User Temp%\nsm3.tmp\LangDLL.dll
  • %User Temp%\nsm3.tmp\UAC.dll
  • %User Temp%\nsm3.tmp\pantallatoolbar
  • %User Temp%\Toolbar.exe
  • %User Temp%\Toolbar.xpi
  • %User Temp%\captura.bmp
  • %User Temp%\installer.exe
  • %User Temp%\nsm3.tmp\ioSpecial.ini
  • %User Temp%\nsm3.tmp\modern-wizard.bmp
  • %User Temp%\nsm3.tmp\InstallOptions.dll
  • %User Temp%\is-TD5FN.tmp\is-VB8LG.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-2JUPH.tmp\_isetup\_RegDLL.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-2JUPH.tmp\_isetup\_shfoldr.dll
  • %User Temp%\is-2JUPH.tmp\isxdl.dll
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\unins000.dat
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\is-MTD5T.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\is-21E50.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\is-46O6N.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\is-J5CEH.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\is-7Q3HP.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\is-IFOFA.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-RNG56.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-2HPTQ.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-IAJH9.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-AH7BP.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-J8LEL.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-QJQK6.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-JOM45.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-HEFP8.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-ES8ST.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-67AID.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-B8FE6.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-6NUAD.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-NF1DL.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-2HKD6.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-M1CN4.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-DID60.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-9NQ2M.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-NUNDA.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-I02AM.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-NGQ6Q.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-2801N.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-43DFG.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-M19OK.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-SASRI.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-9T0KG.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-6KH4G.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-NLVKN.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-K0S71.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-EIN8R.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-A33H3.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-TG1MM.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-GS4VU.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-R6RGD.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-ADIE1.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-5OCQA.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-USVH2.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-ATF11.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-2LU81.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-GTQVB.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-M55P4.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-QMBKC.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-JCVVS.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-7D19G.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-LFPAT.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-53H89.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-R2FA9.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-Q1E0H.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers\is-35PD5.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\is-RGJUD.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\is-2A8G0.tmp
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\is-4V6G7.tmp
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Ares Tube\Ares Tube.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Ares Tube\Uninstall Ares Tube.lnk
  • %User Temp%\jd1yvizb.tmp
  • %User Temp%\jd1yvizb.0.cs
  • %User Temp%\jd1yvizb.dll
  • %User Temp%\jd1yvizb.cmdline
  • %User Temp%\jd1yvizb.out
  • %User Temp%\jd1yvizb.err
  • %User Temp%\CSC65.tmp
  • %User Temp%\RES68.tmp

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.
  • %System Root%\DOCUME~1
  • %System Root%\DOCUME~1\Wilbert
  • %User Profile%\LOCALS~1
  • %User Temp%\nsm3.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-TD5FN.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-2JUPH.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-2JUPH.tmp\_isetup
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Downloads
  • %System Root%\Ares Tube\Handlers
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Ares Tube

Step 7

Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as TROJ_FAKESMS.BMC. 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 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.

  • %User Temp%\nsr1.tmp
  • %User Temp%\nsm3.tmp
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Ares Tube\Ares Tube.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Ares Tube\Ares Tube.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Ares Tube\Uninstall Ares Tube.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Ares Tube\Uninstall Ares Tube.url
  • %User Temp%\jd1yvizb.pdb

Step 9

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\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
    • Ares Tube_is1


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