TSPY_FAREIT.SS
PWS:Win32/Fareit.gen!E (Microsoft), Trojan-PWS.Win32.Tepfer (Ikarus)
Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)
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Threat Type: Spyware
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted:
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This spyware arrives as an attachment to email messages spammed by other malware/grayware or malicious users. It may be downloaded by other malware/grayware/spyware from remote sites.
However, as of this writing, the said sites are inaccessible.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Arrival Details
This spyware arrives as an attachment to email messages spammed by other malware/grayware or malicious users.
It may be downloaded by other malware/grayware/spyware from remote sites.
Other System Modifications
This spyware adds the following registry entries:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WinRAR
HWID = "{random values}"
Download Routine
This spyware connects to the following website(s) to download and execute a malicious file:
- http://www.{BLOCKED}ta.biz/ToSN79T.exe
- http://ftp.{BLOCKED}ps.com/PMLyQRMt.exe
- http://{BLOCKED}.5.170/PXVYGJx.exe
Stolen Information
This spyware sends the gathered information via HTTP POST to the following URL:
- http://{BLOCKED}yfinancial.com/ponyb/gate.php
- http://{BLOCKED}nery.com/ponyb/gate.php
- http://{BLOCKED}eincomenow.com/ponyb/gate.php
- http://{BLOCKED}eincomenow.info/ponyb/gate.php
Other Details
However, as of this writing, the said sites are inaccessible.
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
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 = "{random values}"
- HWID = "{random values}"
Step 3
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as TSPY_FAREIT.SS. 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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