TSPY_ONLINEG.IYW
PWS:Win32/Frethog.V (Microsoft); [00004060.EXE]:PWS-Zhengtu.gen (McAfee); Infostealer.Gampass (Symantec); Trojan-GameThief.Win32.OnLineGames.edr (Kaspersky); Trojan.Win32.Frethog (v) (Sunbelt); Trojan horse PSW.OnlineGames_r.EE (AVG)
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003
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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
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 drops the following copies of itself into the affected system:
- %Windows%\MsPrint32D.exe
(Note: %Windows% is the Windows folder, which is usually C:\Windows.)
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
MsPrint32D = "%Windows%\MsPrint32D.exe"
Dropping Routine
This spyware drops the following files:
- %System%\MsPrint32D.dll
(Note: %System% is the Windows system folder, which is usually C:\Windows\System32.)
Other Details
This spyware deletes itself after execution.
This report is generated via an automated analysis system.
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
Restart in Safe Mode
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_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- MsPrint32D = "%Windows%\MsPrint32D.exe"
Step 4
Search and delete this file
- %System%\MsPrint32D.dll
Step 5
Restart in normal mode and scan your computer with your Trend Micro product for files detected as TSPY_ONLINEG.IYW. 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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