TSPY_ODDJOB.SMA
Symantec: Trojan.Oddjob
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003
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Threat Type: Spyware
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: No
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This spyware is noteworthy due to its capability to hijack user session as a user is logged in target websites. It also sends the gathered information to the server in real-time. This allows the attacker to conduct transactions even if the unsuspecting user believes he/she has logged out of the account. This technique then allows the attacker to bypass authentication methods used by banking websites.
To get a one-glance comprehensive view of the behavior of this Spyware, refer to the Threat Diagram shown below.
![](https://documents.trendmicro.com/images/TSPY_ODDJOB_A.jpg)
This spyware sends the gathered information to the server in real-time, it may hijack user session as a user is logged in. This allows the attacker to conduct transactions even if the unsuspecting user believes he has logged out of the account. This technique also allows the attacker to bypass authentication methods used by banking websites.
It may be injected into certain processes.
Once any of the Internet browsers is executed, it hooks certain APIs to monitor user browsing activities and intercept HTTP traffic.
This spyware may be dropped by other malware.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
161,332 bytes
PE
Yes
22 Feb 2011
Arrival Details
This spyware may be dropped by other malware.
Information Theft
This spyware accesses the following site to download its configuration file:
- http://{BLOCKED}ns.ir/desire/startup.php?id={value based on volume serial number}&ver={version}&btype=0
It attempts to access a website to download a file which contains information where the Trojan can download an updated copy of itself, and where to send its stolen data. This configuration file also contains the following list of targeted bank-related websites from which it steals information:
- *available*balance*
- *balance*available*
- *shared/generate/generateimage.aspx*
- *security*challenge*
- *secretword*
- *secret*word*
- *your*identity*
- *challenge*question*
- *public*computer*
- *obdesktopmultifactor.aspx*
- *securityauthentication.aspx*
- *enter*your*login*pin*
- *domestic*wire*
- *wire*transfer*
- *cash*management*
- *ebc1961.asp*
- *checking*
- *saving*
- *citizensbankmoneymanagergps.com*
- *wcmpr*
- *microsoft.com*
- *viewmorepics.myspace.com*
- *comment.myspace.com*
- *friends.myspace.com*
- *profileedit.myspace.com*
- *bulletins.myspace.com*
- *elosnok.com*
- *messaging.myspace.com*
- *musicsearch.myspace.com*
- *home.myspace.com*
- *topartists.myspace.com*
- *webbuying.net*
- *collect.myspace.com*
- *comments.myspace.com*
- *fe.bidz.com*
- *browseusers.myspace.com*
- *abcsearch.com*
- *license.hotbar.com*
- *estsc.msn.com*
- *mediaservices.myspace.com*
- *searchservice.myspace.com*
- *trafficexplorer.com*
- *kenexa.com*
- *wfrecruiter.com*
- *pcrecruiter.net*
- *recruiter.monster.com*
- *recruiter.hotjobs.yahoo.com*
- *broward.org*
- -*musicservices.myspacecdn.com*
- *massivebacklink.com*
- *theincometaxschool.net*
- *surveynetwork.com*
- http://**.js*.css*.jpg*.gif*.png
- *myspace.com*
- *thehorizonoutlet.com*
- *t-mobile.com*
- *earthlink.net*
- *verizonwireless.com*
- *symantecstore.com*
- *amazon.com*
- *lowermybills.com*
- *secure-cash.net*
- *wireless.att.com*
- *sprintpcs.com*
- *onlinecreditcenter6.com*
- *ameriprise.com*
- *vzw.com*
- *yahoo.com*
- *adultfriendfinder.com*
- *taxactonline.com*
- *intuit.com*
- *facebook.com*
- *ebay.com*
- *hotmatch.com*
- *comcast.net*
- *monash.edu.au*
- *shaw.ca*
- *mail.google.com*
- *ebc_ebc1961*signout*
- *wachovia.com*signoff*
- *web-cashplus.com*logout*
- *usbank*logout.do*
- *citibank.citigroup.com/cbusol/quit.do*
- *53.com/webaccess/cgi-bin/logoutconfirm.cgi*
- *53.com/express/logoff.action*
- *invalidate-session.jsp*
- *hsbcnet.com/uims/portal/logoff*
- *hsbc*logoff**/logon/cpexit*
- *passmark/signin.do*
- *sk=*sce=*
- *pm_fpua*mozilla*
- *.53.com*
- *.comerica.com*
- *hsbc*launching*
- *tmcb.calbanktrust.com*dashboardview*
- *https://sma.alaskausa.org*get-board-image**multifactor/lib/rendertext.aspx*
- *bharosa/getimage.aspx*
- *bharosa_keypad*
- *available*balance*
Stolen Information
This spyware sends the gathered information via HTTP POST to the following URL:
- http://{BLOCKED}ns.ir/desire/data.php?id={value based on volume serial number}&ver={version}&btype=0
NOTES:
Other Details
Based on analysis of the codes, it has the following capabilities:
It may be injected into the following processes:
- aexplore.exe
- avant.exe
- firefox.exe
- iexplore.exe
- maxthon.exe
- myie.exe
- myie2.exe
- SVCHOST.EXE
Once any of the Internet browsers is executed, it hooks certain APIs to monitor user browsing activities and intercept HTTP traffic. It gets a fresh copy of its configruation file each time a new browser session is opened. It also does not save a copy of its configuration file on disk, it is only saved in memory.
As of this writing, the server replies with an encrypted configuration file, which when decrypted contains the strings mentioned above.
Once the user visits any of the websites containing the above-mentioned strings, the hooked APIs intercept and record the HTTP traffic. It logs GET/POST request and grabs full-page data, which may contain cookie and session ID information.
Since this spyware sends the gathered information to the server in real-time, it may hijack user session as a user is logged in. This allows the attacker to conduct transactions even if the unsuspecting user believes he has logged out of the account. This technique also allows the attacker to bypass authentication methods used by banking websites.
The contents of the configuration file may vary.
SOLUTION
8.900
7.853.00
22 Feb 2011
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
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product and note files detected as TSPY_ODDJOB.SMA
Step 3
Restart in Safe Mode
Step 4
Search and delete the file detected as TSPY_ODDJOB.SMA
Step 5
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