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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.

Characteristics

This is the detection for a trojan that is reported to be distributed by the name Stickrep.dll, its default installation path is %sysdir%. However, to install it is not dependent upon the directory it resides in. Upon execution the DLL file creates a tray icon showing a fake warning message as shown in the image below.

Upon clicking this warning message one of the two things can happen.

• If SpywareQuake is not installed, the browser may open a page pointing to http://www.spywarequake.com in order to get it downloaded by the user or it may display the following dialog asking to download spywareQuake.

• If SpywareQuake is installed, it may open up the SpywareQuake Application.

The DLL contacts the following site to download the application.

• www.urgentsystemupdate.com [ip = 85.255.117.202]
• www.spywarequake.com [ip = 85.255.117.202]

Both the domain names have same IP address which is contacted by SpywareQuake application as well for updates.

An whois on this IP reveals the other domain servers listed by the same registrant. 

• http://urgentsystemupdate.biz [ip = 195.225.176.76]

UrgentSystemupdate.biz is nothing but the download page for infamous Adware-Spyaxe.

Symptoms

Presence of aforementioned properties.

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 un-patched machines and vulnerable systems. Distribution channels include IRC, peer-to-peer networks, email, newsgroups postings, etc

Removal

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.

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.

Characteristics

Characteristics -

This is the detection for a trojan that is reported to be distributed by the name Stickrep.dll, its default installation path is %sysdir%. However, to install it is not dependent upon the directory it resides in. Upon execution the DLL file creates a tray icon showing a fake warning message as shown in the image below.

Upon clicking this warning message one of the two things can happen.

• If SpywareQuake is not installed, the browser may open a page pointing to http://www.spywarequake.com in order to get it downloaded by the user or it may display the following dialog asking to download spywareQuake.

• If SpywareQuake is installed, it may open up the SpywareQuake Application.

The DLL contacts the following site to download the application.

• www.urgentsystemupdate.com [ip = 85.255.117.202]
• www.spywarequake.com [ip = 85.255.117.202]

Both the domain names have same IP address which is contacted by SpywareQuake application as well for updates.

An whois on this IP reveals the other domain servers listed by the same registrant. 

• http://urgentsystemupdate.biz [ip = 195.225.176.76]

UrgentSystemupdate.biz is nothing but the download page for infamous Adware-Spyaxe.

Symptoms

Symptoms -

Presence of aforementioned properties.

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 un-patched machines and vulnerable systems. Distribution channels include IRC, peer-to-peer networks, email, newsgroups postings, etc

Removal -

Removal -

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.

Variants

Variants -

N/A