ALIASES:

Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT (Sunbelt)

 PLATFORM:

Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003

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

  • Threat Type: Spyware

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

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

It deletes itself after execution.

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size: 2,412,032 bytes
File Type: EXE
Memory Resident: Yes
Initial Samples Received Date: 11 Oct 2012

Arrival Details

This spyware 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 spyware creates the following folders:

  • %Program Files%\GbPlugin
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\GbPlugin
  • %User Profile%\GbPlugin\Cef

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

Autostart Technique

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

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
igb{malware file name} = "{malware path and file name}"

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

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Browser Helper Objects\{C41A1C0E-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}

Other System Modifications

This spyware deletes the following files:

  • %System Root%\regs.bat

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

It adds the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\
Notify\ GbPluginCef

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\GbPlugin\
Cef

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\GbiehCef.GbIehObj.1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
GbiehCef.GbIehObj.1\CLSID

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\GbiehCef.GbIehObj

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
GbiehCef.GbIehObj\CLSID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
GbiehCef.GbIehObj\CurVer

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{C41A1C0E-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{C41A1C0E-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}\ProgID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{C41A1C0E-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}\VersionIndependentProgID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{C41A1C0E-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}\Programmable

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{C41A1C0E-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}\InprocServer32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{C41A1C0E-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}\TypeLib

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\GbiehCef.GbPluginObj.1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
GbiehCef.GbPluginObj.1\CLSID

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\GbiehCef.GbPluginObj

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
GbiehCef.GbPluginObj\CLSID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
GbiehCef.GbPluginObj\CurVer

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{E37CB5F0-51F5-4395-A808-5FA49E399003}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{E37CB5F0-51F5-4395-A808-5FA49E399003}\ProgID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{E37CB5F0-51F5-4395-A808-5FA49E399003}\VersionIndependentProgID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{E37CB5F0-51F5-4395-A808-5FA49E399003}\Programmable

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{E37CB5F0-51F5-4395-A808-5FA49E399003}\InprocServer32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{E37CB5F0-51F5-4395-A808-5FA49E399003}\TypeLib

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{C41A1C01-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{C41A1C01-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}\1.0

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{C41A1C01-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}\1.0\
FLAGS

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{C41A1C01-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}\1.0\
0

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{C41A1C01-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}\1.0\
0\win32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{C41A1C01-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}\1.0\
HELPDIR

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{C41A1C0D-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{C41A1C0D-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}\ProxyStubClsid

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{C41A1C0D-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}\ProxyStubClsid32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{C41A1C0D-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}\TypeLib

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{7827CCC3-0DEB-4CFB-911C-AA777C882003}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{7827CCC3-0DEB-4CFB-911C-AA777C882003}\ProxyStubClsid

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{7827CCC3-0DEB-4CFB-911C-AA777C882003}\ProxyStubClsid32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{7827CCC3-0DEB-4CFB-911C-AA777C882003}\TypeLib

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{5C350402-AD9A-41E7-A303-C49F6C520003}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{5C350402-AD9A-41E7-A303-C49F6C520003}\ProxyStubClsid

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{5C350402-AD9A-41E7-A303-C49F6C520003}\ProxyStubClsid32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{5C350402-AD9A-41E7-A303-C49F6C520003}\TypeLib

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\
Stats\{DB6BF2CD-4F59-4F1C-AA9C-D08C0B61A931}\iexplore

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\GbpDist.GbpDistObj.1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
GbpDist.GbpDistObj.1\CLSID

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\GbpDist.GbpDistObj

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
GbpDist.GbpDistObj\CLSID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
GbpDist.GbpDistObj\CurVer

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{DB6BF2CD-4F59-4F1C-AA9C-D08C0B61A931}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{DB6BF2CD-4F59-4F1C-AA9C-D08C0B61A931}\ProgID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{DB6BF2CD-4F59-4F1C-AA9C-D08C0B61A931}\VersionIndependentProgID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{DB6BF2CD-4F59-4F1C-AA9C-D08C0B61A931}\Programmable

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{DB6BF2CD-4F59-4F1C-AA9C-D08C0B61A931}\InprocServer32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{DB6BF2CD-4F59-4F1C-AA9C-D08C0B61A931}\TypeLib

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{6B71634C-5867-4D85-BFFE-DF1C322F8B96}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{6B71634C-5867-4D85-BFFE-DF1C322F8B96}\1.0

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{6B71634C-5867-4D85-BFFE-DF1C322F8B96}\1.0\
FLAGS

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{6B71634C-5867-4D85-BFFE-DF1C322F8B96}\1.0\
0

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{6B71634C-5867-4D85-BFFE-DF1C322F8B96}\1.0\
0\win32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{6B71634C-5867-4D85-BFFE-DF1C322F8B96}\1.0\
HELPDIR

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{B3D037EB-D5BE-413D-8E16-E5B2A1B28BD8}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{B3D037EB-D5BE-413D-8E16-E5B2A1B28BD8}\ProxyStubClsid

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{B3D037EB-D5BE-413D-8E16-E5B2A1B28BD8}\ProxyStubClsid32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{B3D037EB-D5BE-413D-8E16-E5B2A1B28BD8}\TypeLib

It adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
ShellExecuteHooks
{E37CB5F0-51F5-4395-A808-5FA49E399003} = "GbPlugin ShlObj"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\
Notify\ GbPluginCef
Asynchronous = "0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\
Notify\ GbPluginCef
Impersonate = "0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\
Notify\ GbPluginCef
MaxWait = "12"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\
Notify\ GbPluginCef
DllName = "%Program Files%\GbPlugin\gbiehCef.dll"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\
Notify\ GbPluginCef
Startup = "GbPluginEventStartup"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\
Approved
{E37CB5F0-51F5-4395-A808-5FA49E399003} = "GbPlugin ShlObj"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\GbPlugin\
Cef
gFaYEcJ9U3dI = "gFaYEaIlBXWd5H4M2Ir/ydZOHz1QyIfWog=="

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\GbPlugin\
Cef
DTtrbjNY+AAYhBhrSmyp = "DTtrbmsGpEWfJnj0G+4LazGldPnZTmOz"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{C41A1C0E-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}\InprocServer32
ThreadingModel = "Apartment"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{E37CB5F0-51F5-4395-A808-5FA49E399003}\InprocServer32
ThreadingModel = "Apartment"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{C41A1C0D-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}\TypeLib
Version = "1.0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{7827CCC3-0DEB-4CFB-911C-AA777C882003}\TypeLib
Version = "1.0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{5C350402-AD9A-41E7-A303-C49F6C520003}\TypeLib
Version = "1.0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\
Stats\{DB6BF2CD-4F59-4F1C-AA9C-D08C0B61A931}\iexplore
Flags = "4"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{DB6BF2CD-4F59-4F1C-AA9C-D08C0B61A931}\InprocServer32
ThreadingModel = "Apartment"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{B3D037EB-D5BE-413D-8E16-E5B2A1B28BD8}\TypeLib
Version = "1.0"

It deletes the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
GbPluginCef

Dropping Routine

This spyware drops the following files:

  • %Program Files%\GbPlugin\gbiehCef.dll
  • %Program Files%\GbPlugin\gbpdist.dll
  • regs.bat
  • %System Root%\boot.bat
  • %Program Files%\GbPlugin\Cef.gpc
  • %System%\drivers:GbpKmAp.lst
  • %System%:1D8A80CE_Cef.gbp
  • %User Profile%\Cef\0000072C.tmp
  • %User Profile%\Cef\Cef.gdt

(Note: %Program Files% is the default Program Files folder, usually C:\Program Files.. %System Root% is the root folder, which is usually C:\. It is also where the operating system is located.. %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.. %User Profile% is the current user's profile folder, which is usually C:\Windows\Profiles\{user name} on Windows 98 and ME, C:\WINNT\Profiles\{user name} on Windows NT, and C:\Documents and Settings\{user name} on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003.)

Other Details

This spyware deletes itself after execution.

This report is generated via an automated analysis system.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine: 9.200

Step 1

For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 users, before doing any scans, please make sure you disable System Restore to allow full scanning of your computer.

Step 2

Restart in Safe Mode

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Step 3

Close all opened browser windows

Step 4

Delete this registry key

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Important: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this step only if you know how or you can ask assistance from your system administrator. Else, check this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.

  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify
    • GbPluginCef
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\GbPlugin
    • Cef
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
    • GbiehCef.GbIehObj.1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\GbiehCef.GbIehObj.1
    • CLSID
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
    • GbiehCef.GbIehObj
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\GbiehCef.GbIehObj
    • CLSID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\GbiehCef.GbIehObj
    • CurVer
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID
    • {C41A1C0E-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{C41A1C0E-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}
    • ProgID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{C41A1C0E-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}
    • VersionIndependentProgID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{C41A1C0E-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}
    • Programmable
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{C41A1C0E-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}
    • InprocServer32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{C41A1C0E-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}
    • TypeLib
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
    • GbiehCef.GbPluginObj.1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\GbiehCef.GbPluginObj.1
    • CLSID
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
    • GbiehCef.GbPluginObj
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\GbiehCef.GbPluginObj
    • CLSID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\GbiehCef.GbPluginObj
    • CurVer
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID
    • {E37CB5F0-51F5-4395-A808-5FA49E399003}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{E37CB5F0-51F5-4395-A808-5FA49E399003}
    • ProgID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{E37CB5F0-51F5-4395-A808-5FA49E399003}
    • VersionIndependentProgID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{E37CB5F0-51F5-4395-A808-5FA49E399003}
    • Programmable
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{E37CB5F0-51F5-4395-A808-5FA49E399003}
    • InprocServer32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{E37CB5F0-51F5-4395-A808-5FA49E399003}
    • TypeLib
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib
    • {C41A1C01-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{C41A1C01-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}
    • 1.0
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{C41A1C01-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}\1.0
    • FLAGS
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{C41A1C01-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}\1.0
    • 0
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{C41A1C01-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}\1.0\0
    • win32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{C41A1C01-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}\1.0
    • HELPDIR
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface
    • {C41A1C0D-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{C41A1C0D-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}
    • ProxyStubClsid
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{C41A1C0D-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}
    • ProxyStubClsid32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{C41A1C0D-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}
    • TypeLib
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface
    • {7827CCC3-0DEB-4CFB-911C-AA777C882003}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{7827CCC3-0DEB-4CFB-911C-AA777C882003}
    • ProxyStubClsid
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{7827CCC3-0DEB-4CFB-911C-AA777C882003}
    • ProxyStubClsid32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{7827CCC3-0DEB-4CFB-911C-AA777C882003}
    • TypeLib
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface
    • {5C350402-AD9A-41E7-A303-C49F6C520003}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{5C350402-AD9A-41E7-A303-C49F6C520003}
    • ProxyStubClsid
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{5C350402-AD9A-41E7-A303-C49F6C520003}
    • ProxyStubClsid32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{5C350402-AD9A-41E7-A303-C49F6C520003}
    • TypeLib
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{DB6BF2CD-4F59-4F1C-AA9C-D08C0B61A931}
    • iexplore
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
    • GbpDist.GbpDistObj.1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\GbpDist.GbpDistObj.1
    • CLSID
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
    • GbpDist.GbpDistObj
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\GbpDist.GbpDistObj
    • CLSID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\GbpDist.GbpDistObj
    • CurVer
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID
    • {DB6BF2CD-4F59-4F1C-AA9C-D08C0B61A931}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{DB6BF2CD-4F59-4F1C-AA9C-D08C0B61A931}
    • ProgID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{DB6BF2CD-4F59-4F1C-AA9C-D08C0B61A931}
    • VersionIndependentProgID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{DB6BF2CD-4F59-4F1C-AA9C-D08C0B61A931}
    • Programmable
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{DB6BF2CD-4F59-4F1C-AA9C-D08C0B61A931}
    • InprocServer32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{DB6BF2CD-4F59-4F1C-AA9C-D08C0B61A931}
    • TypeLib
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib
    • {6B71634C-5867-4D85-BFFE-DF1C322F8B96}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{6B71634C-5867-4D85-BFFE-DF1C322F8B96}
    • 1.0
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{6B71634C-5867-4D85-BFFE-DF1C322F8B96}\1.0
    • FLAGS
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{6B71634C-5867-4D85-BFFE-DF1C322F8B96}\1.0
    • 0
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{6B71634C-5867-4D85-BFFE-DF1C322F8B96}\1.0\0
    • win32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{6B71634C-5867-4D85-BFFE-DF1C322F8B96}\1.0
    • HELPDIR
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface
    • {B3D037EB-D5BE-413D-8E16-E5B2A1B28BD8}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{B3D037EB-D5BE-413D-8E16-E5B2A1B28BD8}
    • ProxyStubClsid
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{B3D037EB-D5BE-413D-8E16-E5B2A1B28BD8}
    • ProxyStubClsid32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{B3D037EB-D5BE-413D-8E16-E5B2A1B28BD8}
    • TypeLib

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\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • igb{malware file name} = "{malware path and file name}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ShellExecuteHooks
    • {E37CB5F0-51F5-4395-A808-5FA49E399003} = "GbPlugin ShlObj"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\ GbPluginCef
    • Asynchronous = "0"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\ GbPluginCef
    • Impersonate = "0"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\ GbPluginCef
    • MaxWait = "12"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\ GbPluginCef
    • DllName = "%Program Files%\GbPlugin\gbiehCef.dll"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\ GbPluginCef
    • Startup = "GbPluginEventStartup"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved
    • {E37CB5F0-51F5-4395-A808-5FA49E399003} = "GbPlugin ShlObj"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\GbPlugin\Cef
    • gFaYEcJ9U3dI = "gFaYEaIlBXWd5H4M2Ir/ydZOHz1QyIfWog=="
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\GbPlugin\Cef
    • DTtrbjNY+AAYhBhrSmyp = "DTtrbmsGpEWfJnj0G+4LazGldPnZTmOz"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{C41A1C0E-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}\InprocServer32
    • ThreadingModel = "Apartment"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{E37CB5F0-51F5-4395-A808-5FA49E399003}\InprocServer32
    • ThreadingModel = "Apartment"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{C41A1C0D-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540003}\TypeLib
    • Version = "1.0"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{7827CCC3-0DEB-4CFB-911C-AA777C882003}\TypeLib
    • Version = "1.0"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{5C350402-AD9A-41E7-A303-C49F6C520003}\TypeLib
    • Version = "1.0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{DB6BF2CD-4F59-4F1C-AA9C-D08C0B61A931}\iexplore
    • Flags = "4"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{DB6BF2CD-4F59-4F1C-AA9C-D08C0B61A931}\InprocServer32
    • ThreadingModel = "Apartment"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{B3D037EB-D5BE-413D-8E16-E5B2A1B28BD8}\TypeLib
    • Version = "1.0"

Step 6

Search and delete these files

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There may be some component files that are hidden. Please make sure you check the Search Hidden Files and Folders checkbox in the "More advanced options" option to include all hidden files and folders in the search result.
  • %Program Files%\GbPlugin\gbiehCef.dll
  • %Program Files%\GbPlugin\gbpdist.dll
  • regs.bat
  • %System Root%\boot.bat
  • %Program Files%\GbPlugin\Cef.gpc
  • %System%\drivers:GbpKmAp.lst
  • %System%:1D8A80CE_Cef.gbp
  • %User Profile%\Cef\0000072C.tmp
  • %User Profile%\Cef\Cef.gdt

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.
  • %Program Files%\GbPlugin
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\GbPlugin
  • %User Profile%\GbPlugin\Cef

Step 8

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

  • %System Root%\regs.bat

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\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
    • GbPluginCef


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