TSPY_FAREIT.MOX
PWS:Win32/Fareit (Microsoft) ; a variant of Win32/Injector.DXYV (ESET-Nod32)
Windows
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Threat Type: Trojan Spy
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted:
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This Trojan Spy executes then deletes itself afterward.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Installation
This Trojan Spy drops and executes the following files:
- %User Temp%\{random numbers}.bat -> deletes this file after execution
(Note: %User Temp% is the user's temporary folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit), Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012.)
It executes then deletes itself afterward.
Other System Modifications
This Trojan Spy adds the following registry entries:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WinRAR
HWID = {hex values}
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WinRAR
Client Hash = {hex values}
Other Details
This Trojan Spy connects to the following possibly malicious URL:
- http://{BLOCKED}ygoodman.com/un/one.exe
SOLUTION
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
Note that not all files, folders, and registry keys and entries are installed on your computer during this malware's/spyware's/grayware's execution. This may be due to incomplete installation or other operating system conditions. If you do not find the same files/folders/registry information, please proceed to the next step.
Step 3
Delete this registry value
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\WinRAR
- HWID = {hex values}
- HWID = {hex values}
- In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WinRAR
- Client Hash = {hex values}
- Client Hash = {hex values}
Step 4
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as TSPY_FAREIT.MOX. 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:
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