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Trojan.StartPage.48459

Added to the Dr.Web virus database: 2012-11-03

Virus description added:

Technical Information

To ensure autorun and distribution:
Modifies the following registry keys:
  • [<HKLM>\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Terminal Server\Install\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] 'Windows System Controler' = '%WINDIR%\nvsvc32.exe'
  • [<HKCU>\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] 'Windows System Controler' = '%WINDIR%\nvsvc32.exe'
  • [<HKLM>\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] 'Windows System Controler' = '%WINDIR%\nvsvc32.exe'
Malicious functions:
To bypass firewall, removes or modifies the following registry keys:
  • [<HKLM>\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile\AuthorizedApplications\List] '<Full path to virus>' = '%WINDIR%\nvsvc32.exe:*:Enabled:Windows System Controler'
  • [<HKLM>\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile\AuthorizedApplications\List] '<Full path to virus>' = '<Full path to virus>:*:Enabled:Windows System Controler'
Creates and executes the following:
  • %WINDIR%\nvsvc32.exe
Executes the following:
  • <SYSTEM32>\netsh.exe firewall add allowedprogram 1.exe 1 ENABLE
Terminates or attempts to terminate
the following system processes:
  • <SYSTEM32>\smss.exe
the following user processes:
  • chrome.exe
  • AVP.EXE
  • ekrn.exe
Searches for windows to
detect programs and games:
  • ClassName: 'MSNHiddenWindowClass' WindowName: ''
  • ClassName: '_Oscar_StatusNotify' WindowName: ''
Sets a new unauthorized home page for Windows Internet Explorer.
Modifies file system :
Creates the following files:
  • %WINDIR%\nvsvc32.exe
Sets the 'hidden' attribute to the following files:
  • %WINDIR%\nvsvc32.exe
  • <Full path to virus>
Network activity:
Connects to:
  • '23#.#60.147.53':5050
  • '24#.#56.38.241':5050
UDP:
  • DNS ASK ma#.#time.com
  • DNS ASK be##.neogen.ro
  • DNS ASK tr###dvisor.com
  • DNS ASK ma#.#guia.cl
  • DNS ASK pr#.##ndmines.org
  • DNS ASK tr####ationale.org
  • DNS ASK un###fed.com
  • DNS ASK ma#.##chivum.info
  • DNS ASK ma#.##ivie.ac.at
  • DNS ASK ol#.#ouku.com
  • DNS ASK xx#.##opklatka.pl
  • DNS ASK jo######faccountancy.com
  • DNS ASK ol#.###temofadown.com
  • DNS ASK sc####idyscrubs.com
  • DNS ASK ol#.###gjuyt2tugas.com
  • DNS ASK at#.##coctelera.net
  • DNS ASK al#####shistory.info
  • DNS ASK ma#.#osbank.com
  • DNS ASK mi#.###naturistclub.com
  • DNS ASK su#####uni-sw.eesp.ch
  • DNS ASK mi#.###ce-erotske.in.rs
  • DNS ASK ma#.##lamontada.com
  • DNS ASK re#####-action.org.uk
  • DNS ASK go###eads.com
  • DNS ASK so####mpton.ac.uk
  • DNS ASK jb.#sm.org
  • DNS ASK sc####service.com
  • DNS ASK op#.##nin.irf.se
  • DNS ASK er####rlounge.de
  • DNS ASK st###ntime.info
  • DNS ASK op#.####andathletics.com
  • DNS ASK xx#.#agdcom.de
  • DNS ASK uk#.##nkedin.com
  • DNS ASK m.###chdns.org
  • DNS ASK ep#.##nmablog.jp
  • DNS ASK mi####astpost.org
  • DNS ASK hr#.uh.edu
  • DNS ASK qu#.51.com
  • DNS ASK as###.ic.ac.uk
  • DNS ASK ve###tek.com
  • DNS ASK ma#.###gosbakugan.net
  • DNS ASK in####highered.com
  • DNS ASK www.sh###man.com
  • DNS ASK de#####mccloskey.org
  • DNS ASK we#####trafficspy.com
  • DNS ASK pr#.aps.org
  • DNS ASK ma#.#730ip.com
  • DNS ASK mm#.###balatrust.org
  • DNS ASK mc##.#vengine.com
  • DNS ASK al#.##kibili.com
  • DNS ASK jo####ls.lww.com
  • DNS ASK he####ger.x-y.net
Miscellaneous:
Searches for the following windows:
  • ClassName: '__oxFrame.class__' WindowName: ''
  • ClassName: 'Internet Explorer_Server' WindowName: ''
  • ClassName: 'Message Session' WindowName: ''
  • ClassName: 'TskMultiChatForm.UnicodeClass' WindowName: ''
  • ClassName: 'Shell DocObject View' WindowName: ''
  • ClassName: 'IEFrame' WindowName: ''
  • ClassName: 'Indicator' WindowName: ''
  • ClassName: 'TabWindowClass' WindowName: ''
  • ClassName: 'Frame Tab' WindowName: ''

Curing recommendations

  1. If the operating system (OS) can be loaded (either normally or in safe mode), download Dr.Web Security Space and run a full scan of your computer and removable media you use. More about Dr.Web Security Space.
  2. If you cannot boot the OS, change the BIOS settings to boot your system from a CD or USB drive. Download the image of the emergency system repair disk Dr.Web® LiveDisk , mount it on a USB drive or burn it to a CD/DVD. After booting up with this media, run a full scan and cure all the detected threats.
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    • Load your smartphone or tablet in the safe mode (depending on the operating system version and specifications of the particular mobile device involved, this procedure can be performed in various ways; seek clarification from the user guide that was shipped with the device, or contact its manufacturer);
    • Once you have activated safe mode, install the Dr.Web for Android onto the infected handheld and run a full scan of the system; follow the steps recommended for neutralizing the threats that have been detected;
    • Switch off your device and turn it on as normal.

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