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TSPY_FRETHOG.LO

October 08, 2012
 Analysis by: Kathleen Notario
 PLATFORM:

Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003

 OVERALL RISK RATING:
 REPORTED INFECTION:
 SYSTEM IMPACT RATING:
 INFORMATION EXPOSURE:

  • Threat Type: Spyware

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted: No

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

This spyware arrives as a file that exports the functions of other malware/grayware. It may be dropped by other malware.

It requires its main component to successfully perform its intended routine.

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size:

165,888 bytes

File Type:

DLL

Memory Resident:

Yes

Initial Samples Received Date:

16 Nov 2010

Arrival Details

This spyware arrives as a file that exports the functions of other malware/grayware.

It may be dropped by other malware.

Other Details

This spyware requires its main component to successfully perform its intended routine.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine:

8.900

VSAPI PATTERN File:

7.626.06

VSAPI PATTERN Date:

16 Nov 2010

VSAPI PATTERN Date:

11/16/2010 12:00:00 AM

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_FRETHOG.LO

Step 3

Restart in Safe Mode

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Step 4

Search and delete the file detected as TSPY_FRETHOG.LO

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