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Virus Profile information details
Risk Assessment: Home Low | Corporate Low
Date Discovered: 5/15/2012
Date Added: 5/15/2012
Origin: Unknown
Length: 12288
Type: Trojan
Subtype: -
DAT Required: 6712
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Description

This is a Trojan detection. Unlike viruses, Trojans do not self-replicate. They are spread manually, often under the premise that they are beneficial or wanted. The most common installation methods involve system or security exploitation, and unsuspecting users manually executing unknown programs. Distribution channels include e-mail, malicious or hacked Web pages, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), peer-to-peer networks, etc.

Indication of Infection

This symptoms of this detection are the files, registry, and network communication referenced in the characteristics section.

Methods of Infection

Trojans do not self-replicate. They are spread manually, often under the premise that the executable is something beneficial. Distribution channels include IRC, peer-to-peer networks, newsgroup postings, e-mail, etc.

   

Virus Characteristics

This is a Trojan

File PropertiesProperty Values
McAfee DetectionDialer-Generic.c
Length12288 bytes
MD5913069ec2d4161ec23809765a91c7ea4
SHA12aaa48367c46f516bfa4cbdd53039a8fb731af53


Other Common Detection Aliases

Company NamesDetection Names
ahnlabWin-Trojan/StartPage.10326
avastWin32:Dialer-AET
AVG (GriSoft)Startpage.15.AW
aviraDIAL/Dialer.Gen
KasperskyTrojan.Win32.StartPage.so
Dr.WebTrojan.LowZones.187
F-ProtW32/Startpage.ANI
FortiNetW32/Dialer.HZ!tr
Microsoftdialer:win32/riprova
EsetWin32/Dialer.HZ
pandaDialer.DJA
risingTrojan.Win32.Dialer.gu
SophosTroj/Dialer-GW
Trend MicroTROJ_DIALER.ZH
vba32OScope.Dialer.GMHA
V-BusterTrojan.Dialer.Gen.2

Other brands and names may be claimed as the property of others.


ActivitiesRisk Levels
Creates one or more shortcuts (.LNK files) to provide user accessible links to start a program usually form the desktop or start menu.Low
Attempts to launch an instance of Internet Explorer.Low
Enumerates many system files and directories.Low
Adds or modifies Internet Explorer cookiesLow
No digital signature is presentInformational


McAfee ScansScan Detections
McAfee BetaDialer-Generic.c
McAfee SupportedDialer-Generic.c



System Changes

Some path values have been replaced with environment variables as the exact location may vary with different configurations.
e.g.
%WINDIR% = \WINDOWS (Windows 9x/ME/XP/Vista/7), \WINNT (Windows NT/2000)
%PROGRAMFILES% = \Program Files


The following files were analyzed:

2aaa48367c46f516bfa4cbdd53039a8fb731af53

The following files have been added to the system:

  • %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\exsplorer.lnk
  • %USERPROFILE%\My Documents\exsplorer.lnk
  • %USERPROFILE%\Favorites\exsplorer.lnk
  • %USERPROFILE%\Desktop\exsplorer.lnk
  • %USERPROFILE%\Start Menu\Programs\exsplorer.lnk
  • %USERPROFILE%\Start Menu\exsplorer.lnk
The following registry elements have been created:

  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER\DEFAULT HTML EDITOR\
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER\DEFAULT HTML EDITOR\SHELL\
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER\DEFAULT HTML EDITOR\SHELL\EDIT\
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER\DEFAULT HTML EDITOR\SHELL\EDIT\COMMAND\
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER\DEFAULT HTML EDITOR\SHELL\EDIT\DDEEXEC\
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER\DEFAULT HTML EDITOR\SHELL\EDIT\DDEEXEC\APPLICATION\
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER\DEFAULT HTML EDITOR\SHELL\EDIT\DDEEXEC\TOPIC\
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER\DEFAULT MHTML EDITOR\
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER\DEFAULT MHTML EDITOR\SHELL\
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER\DEFAULT MHTML EDITOR\SHELL\EDIT\
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER\DEFAULT MHTML EDITOR\SHELL\EDIT\COMMAND\
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER\DEFAULT MHTML EDITOR\SHELL\EDIT\DDEEXEC\
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER\DEFAULT MHTML EDITOR\SHELL\EDIT\DDEEXEC\APPLICATION\
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER\DEFAULT MHTML EDITOR\SHELL\EDIT\DDEEXEC\TOPIC\
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\INTERNET SETTINGS\USER AGENT\
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\INTERNET SETTINGS\USER AGENT\POST PLATFORM\
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\INTERNET SETTINGS\ZONEMAP\DOMAINS\MASTER69.BIZ\
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\INTERNET SETTINGS\ZONEMAP\DOMAINS\MASTER69.BIZ\WWW\
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\INTERNET SETTINGS\ZONEMAP\DOMAINS\SGRUNT.BIZ\
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\INTERNET SETTINGS\ZONEMAP\DOMAINS\SGRUNT.BIZ\WWW\
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\INTERNET SETTINGS\ZONEMAP\DOMAINS\YEAK.NET\
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\INTERNET SETTINGS\ZONEMAP\DOMAINS\YEAK.NET\WWW\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\.HTM\OPENWITHLIST\EXCEL.EXE\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\.HTM\OPENWITHLIST\WINWORD.EXE\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\.MHTML\OPENWITHLIST\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\.MHTML\OPENWITHLIST\WINWORD.EXE\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\APPLICATIONS\EXCEL.EXE\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\APPLICATIONS\EXCEL.EXE\SHELL\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\APPLICATIONS\EXCEL.EXE\SHELL\EDIT\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\APPLICATIONS\EXCEL.EXE\SHELL\EDIT\COMMAND\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\APPLICATIONS\EXCEL.EXE\SHELL\EDIT\DDEEXEC\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\APPLICATIONS\EXCEL.EXE\SHELL\EDIT\DDEEXEC\APPLICATION\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\APPLICATIONS\EXCEL.EXE\SHELL\EDIT\DDEEXEC\TOPIC\
The following registry elements have been changed:

  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER\DEFAULT MHTML EDITOR\LAST = "%PROGRAMFILES%\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\WINWORD.EXE" /n /dde
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER\DEFAULT MHTML EDITOR\SHELL\EDIT\COMMAND\COMMAND = ']gAVn-}f(ZXfeAR6.jiWORDFiles>P`os,1@SW=P7v6GPl]Xh /n /dde
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER\MAIN\ERROR DLG DISPLAYED ON EVERY ERROR = no
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER\MAIN\START PAGE = www.master69.biz?800
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER\MAIN\WINDOW_PLACEMENT = [binary data]
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER\TOOLBAR\LOCKED = 1
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\INTERNET SETTINGS\USER AGENT\POST PLATFORM\SNPRTZ|DIALNO
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\INTERNET SETTINGS\ZONEMAP\DOMAINS\MASTER69.BIZ\WWW\* = 2
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\INTERNET SETTINGS\ZONEMAP\DOMAINS\SGRUNT.BIZ\WWW\* = 2
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\INTERNET SETTINGS\ZONEMAP\DOMAINS\YEAK.NET\WWW\* = 2
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\INTERNET SETTINGS\ZONES\2\FLAGS = 67
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\APPLICATIONS\EXCEL.EXE\SHELL\EDIT\COMMAND\COMMAND = ']gAVn-}f(ZXfeAR6.jiEXCELFiles>!De@]Vz(r=f`1lfq`?R& /e
The applications attempted the following network connection(s):

  • 208.87.35.***:80
  • 74.125.127.**:80
  • hxxp://www.sexvideopro.com/*****
  • 208.87.32.**:80
   

All Users:

Please use the following instructions for all supported versions of Windows to remove threats and other potential risks:

1.Disable System Restore .

2.Update to current engine and DAT files for detection and removal.

3.Run a complete system scan.

Modifications made to the system Registry and/or INI files for the purposes of hooking system startup, will be successfully removed if cleaning with the recommended engine and DAT combination (or higher).

1. Please go to the Microsoft Recovery Console and restore a clean MBR.

On windows XP:

Insert the Windows XP CD into the CD-ROM drive and restart the computer.
When the "Welcome to Setup" screen appears, press R to start the Recovery Console.
Select the Windows installation that is compromised and provide the administrator password
Issue 'fixmbr' command to restore the Master Boot Record
Follow onscreen instructions
Reset and remove the CD from CD-ROM drive.


On Windows Vista and 7:

Insert the Windows CD into the CD-ROM drive and restart the computer.
Click on "Repair Your Computer"
When the System Recovery Options dialog comes up, choose the Command Prompt.
Issue 'bootrec /fixmbr' command to restore the Master Boot Record
Follow onscreen instructions
Reset and remove the CD from CD-ROM drive.