Content

PWS-QQRob

Type
Trojan
SubType
Password Stealer
Discovery Date
02/25/2005
Length
25712
Minimum DAT
4333 (03/03/2004)
Updated DAT
5917 (03/11/2010)
Minimum Engine
5.1.00
Description Added
04/26/2004
Description Modified
02/28/2005 4:34 AM (PT)
Risk Assessment
Corporate User
Low
Home User
Low

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Characteristics

Detection was added to cover protection for a malicious file originally called "ntdhcp.exe " , having a filesize of 25712 bytes. The file is internally encrypted due to modifications with PEditor.

Upon running, it copies itself to the %windows\%system directory, for example on a win2000 system:

  • c:\winnt\system32\ntdhcp.exe  , size: 25,712 bytes

To launch itself automatically upon system start it makes a registry modification under:

  • HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "NTdhcp"
  • with Data: C:\WINNT\System32\NTdhcp.exe

Symptoms

  • Presence of file/filesize as mentioned above

Method of Infection

Trojans do not self-replicate. They spread manually, often under the premise that the executable is something beneficial. Trojans may also be received as a result of poor security practices, or unpatched machines and vulnerable systems. Distribution channels include IRC, peer-to-peer networks, email, newsgroups postings, etc.

Removal

All Users:
Use current engine and DAT files for detection and removal.

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).

Additional Windows ME/XP removal considerations

Variants

Variants

    N/A

All Information

Overview -

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 email, malicious or hacked web pages, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), peer-to-peer networks, etc.

Aliases

  • TR/Dldr.Delf.CQ (H+BEDV)
  • TROJ_DELF.IQ (Trend)
  • Trojan-PSW.Win32.QQRob.13 (Kaspersky)
  • Win32.QQRob.C (CA)

Characteristics

Characteristics -

Detection was added to cover protection for a malicious file originally called "ntdhcp.exe " , having a filesize of 25712 bytes. The file is internally encrypted due to modifications with PEditor.

Upon running, it copies itself to the %windows\%system directory, for example on a win2000 system:

  • c:\winnt\system32\ntdhcp.exe  , size: 25,712 bytes

To launch itself automatically upon system start it makes a registry modification under:

  • HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "NTdhcp"
  • with Data: C:\WINNT\System32\NTdhcp.exe

Symptoms

Symptoms -

  • Presence of file/filesize as mentioned above

Method of Infection

Method of Infection -

Trojans do not self-replicate. They spread manually, often under the premise that the executable is something beneficial. Trojans may also be received as a result of poor security practices, or unpatched machines and vulnerable systems. Distribution channels include IRC, peer-to-peer networks, email, newsgroups postings, etc.

Removal -

Removal -

All Users:
Use current engine and DAT files for detection and removal.

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).

Additional Windows ME/XP removal considerations

Variants

Variants -

    N/A