TSPY_GAMETHIEF.AR
Windows
Threat Type: Spyware
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: No
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 steals CD keys, serial numbers, and/or the application product IDs of certain software. tolen information may be used for profit by cybercriminals who may gain access to the information.
It deletes itself after execution.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
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.
Information Theft
This spyware steals CD keys, serial numbers, and/or the application product IDs of certain software.
It gathers the following data:
- Host Name
Stolen Information
This spyware sends the gathered information via HTTP POST to the following URL:
- http://tools04.{BLOCKED}e.com/get.php?w={serial key}&h={host name}
Other Details
This spyware deletes itself after execution.
NOTES:
This spyware specifically targets the game Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead by Bohemia Interactive Studio.
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
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as TSPY_GAMETHIEF.AR. 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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