Remove Trojan.Pcprotector
Posted on: March 10th, 2010
| Discovered: | February 23, 2010 |
| Type: | Trojan |
| Systems Affected: | Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 |
| Recommended Action: | |
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| Technical Details: |
| The Trojan may arrive on the compromised computer as a manually install or may
be downloaded by other malware with the following install name: Your PC Protector Once executed, the Trojan creates the following files: * C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\Your PC Protector.lnk * %ProgramFiles%\adc32.dll * %ProgramFiles%\alggui.exe * %ProgramFiles%\nuar.old * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\dbsinit.exe * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\i1.gif * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\i2.gif * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\i3.gif * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\j1.gif * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\j2.gif * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\j3.gif * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\jj1.gif * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\jj2.gif * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\jj3.gif * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\l1.gif * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\l2.gif * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\l3.gif * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\pix.gif * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\t1.gif * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\t2.gif * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\Thumbs.db * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\up1.gif * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\up2.gif * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\w1.gif * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\w11.gif * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\w2.gif * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\w3.gif * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\w3.jpg * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\word.doc * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\wt1.gif * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\wt2.gif * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\images\wt3.gif * %ProgramFiles%\schtml\wispex.html * %ProgramFiles%\skynet.dat * %ProgramFiles%\some.dat * %ProgramFiles%\svchost.exe * %ProgramFiles%\wp3.dat * %ProgramFiles%\wp4.dat * %ProgramFiles%\Your PC Protector * %ProgramFiles%\Your PC Protector\Your PC Protector.exe * %Temp%\8fc * %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Your PC Protector * %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Your PC Protector\Your PC Protector. lnk * %Windir%\Temp\8fc * %Windir%\Temp\a7b It creates the following registry entries: * HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{77DC0Baa-3235-4ba9-8BE8-aa9EB678FA02}\”(Default)” = “ADC PlugIn” * HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{77DC0Baa-3235-4ba9-8BE8-aa9EB678FA02}\InprocServer32\”(Default)” = “%SYSTEM%\Program Files\adc32.dll” * HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{77DC0Baa-3235-4ba9-8BE8-aa9EB678FA02}\InprocServer32\”ThreadingModel” = “Apartment” * HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Your PC Protector\Your PC Protector\setdata\”scantime” = “[CURRENT TIMESTAMP]” * HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Your PC Protector\Your PC Protector\setdata\”scantime” = “[CURRENT TIMESTAMP]” * HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Your PC Protector\Your PC Protector\setdata\”scncnt” = “[NUMBER]” * HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\CurrentControlSet\Services\Adb Upd\”DisplayName” = “Adobe Update Service” * HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\CurrentControlSet\Services\Adb Upd\”ErrorControl” = “0×00000001″ * HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\CurrentControlSet\Services\Adb Upd\”ImagePath” = “%SYSTEM%\Program Files\svchost.exe”" * HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\CurrentControlSet\Services\Adb Upd\”ObjectName” = “LocalSystem” * HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\CurrentControlSet\Services\Adb Upd\”Start” = “0×00000002″ * HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Adb Upd\”Type” = “0×00000010″ * HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Adb Upd\Security\”Security” = “[DATA]” It then modifies the following registry entries: * HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command\”(Default)” = “% SYSTEM%\Program Files\alggui.exe “%1″ %*” * HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar \”Locked” = “0×00000001″ The Trojan then prevents other applications from being executed and displays the following false error messages: Title: Warning! Body: Running of application is impossible. The file [FILE PATH AND NAME] is infected. Please activate your antivirus program. The Trojan may also display any of the following warning messages: Title: Warning infection is detected Body: Windows has found spyware infection on your computer! Click here to update your Windows antivirus software… Title: Security Warning Body: Your computer continues to be infected with harmful viruses. In order to prevent permanent loss of your information and credit card data theft please activate your antivirus software. Click here to enable protection. Title: Security Warning Body: There are critical system files on your computer that were modified by malicious program. It will cause unstable work of your system and permanent data loss. Click here to undo performed modifications and remove malicious software (Highly recommended). The Trojan also displays the following scan interface: Title: Your PC Protector Body: Scanning for viruses It then displays the false results of the misleading scan: Title: Warning 3 infection found Body: Unwanted software (malware) or tracking cookies have been found during last scan. It is highly recommended to remove it from your computer. Title: Items Detected Body: Your PC Protector has found infected documents or programs. You can lose your personal data and infect other network computers. It may also display the following fake Microsoft error messages: Title: Windows Security Center Body: Security Center Help protect your PC Title: svchost.exe Body: svchost.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience. The Trojan then displays the following requests for payment: Title: Your PC Protector evaluation Body: This version of Your PC Protector is for evaluation purposes only. The removal feature is disabled. You may scan your PC to locate malware threats. Please purchase the full version of Your PC Protector to remove identified threats. Title: Bright Red Warning Symbol Body: Are you sure? Your PC will not be protected against spyware. |
| Action Steps: |
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