Content
FakeAlert-QU!DABD55EC21AE
- Type
- Trojan
- SubType
- -
- Discovery Date
- 11/14/2011
- Length
- 339800
- Minimum DAT
- 6529 (11/13/2011)
- Updated DAT
- 6529 (11/13/2011)
- Minimum Engine
- 5400.1158
- Description Added
- 11/14/2011
- Description Modified
- 11/14/2011 4:35 AM (PT)
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Characteristics
This is a Trojan
| File Properties | Property Values |
|---|---|
| McAfee Detection | FakeAlert-QU |
| Length | 339800 bytes |
| MD5 | dabd55ec21ae020c17db433af0190183 |
| SHA1 | 7524c1690c1ac8d042b96a3f734dca3246245276 |
Other Common Detection Aliases
| Company Names | Detection Names |
|---|---|
| ahnlab | Trojan/Win32.Jorik |
| avast | Win32:FakeAlert-BJQ |
| AVG (GriSoft) | FakeAV.UYT |
| avira | TR/Crypt.XPACK.Gen |
| Kaspersky | Trojan.Win32.Jorik.Fraud.ibv |
| Microsoft | trojan:win32/fakesysdef |
| Symantec | Trojan.ADH.2 |
| Eset | a variant of Win32/Kryptik.VFI trojan |
| norman | W32/Suspicious_Gen2.SBNUI |
Other brands and names may be claimed as the property of others.
| Activities | Risk Levels |
|---|---|
| Attempts to connect to a medium risk domain that may pose a minor security risk. |  |
| Creates one or more shortcuts (.LNK files) to provide user accessible links to start a program usually form the desktop or start menu. |  |
| Enumerates many system files and directories. | |
| Enumerates process list | |
| Displays systray popups | |
| Adds or modifies Internet Explorer cookies | |
| McAfee Scans | Scan Detections |
|---|---|
| McAfee Beta | FakeAlert-QU |
| McAfee Supported | FakeAlert-QU |
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:
vYNHM8mTneK.exe
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The following files have been added to the system: |
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The following registry elements have been changed: |
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The applications attempted the following network connection(s): |
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Symptoms
This symptoms of this detection are the files, registry, and network communication referenced in the characteristics section.
Method 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.
Removal
All Users:
Please use the following instructions for all supported versions of Windows to remove threats and other potential risks:
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.
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 e-mail, malicious or hacked Web pages, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), peer-to-peer networks, etc.
Characteristics
Characteristics -
This is a Trojan
| File Properties | Property Values |
|---|---|
| McAfee Detection | FakeAlert-QU |
| Length | 339800 bytes |
| MD5 | dabd55ec21ae020c17db433af0190183 |
| SHA1 | 7524c1690c1ac8d042b96a3f734dca3246245276 |
Other Common Detection Aliases
| Company Names | Detection Names |
|---|---|
| ahnlab | Trojan/Win32.Jorik |
| avast | Win32:FakeAlert-BJQ |
| AVG (GriSoft) | FakeAV.UYT |
| avira | TR/Crypt.XPACK.Gen |
| Kaspersky | Trojan.Win32.Jorik.Fraud.ibv |
| Microsoft | trojan:win32/fakesysdef |
| Symantec | Trojan.ADH.2 |
| Eset | a variant of Win32/Kryptik.VFI trojan |
| norman | W32/Suspicious_Gen2.SBNUI |
Other brands and names may be claimed as the property of others.
| Activities | Risk Levels |
|---|---|
| Attempts to connect to a medium risk domain that may pose a minor security risk. | |
| Creates one or more shortcuts (.LNK files) to provide user accessible links to start a program usually form the desktop or start menu. | |
| Enumerates many system files and directories. | |
| Enumerates process list | |
| Displays systray popups | |
| Adds or modifies Internet Explorer cookies | |
| McAfee Scans | Scan Detections |
|---|---|
| McAfee Beta | FakeAlert-QU |
| McAfee Supported | FakeAlert-QU |
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:
vYNHM8mTneK.exe
|
The following files have been added to the system: |
|
|
The following registry elements have been changed: |
|
|
The applications attempted the following network connection(s): |
|
Symptoms
Symptoms -
This symptoms of this detection are the files, registry, and network communication referenced in the characteristics section.
Method of Infection
Method 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.
Removal -
Removal -
All Users:
Please use the following instructions for all supported versions of Windows to remove threats and other potential risks:
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.
Variants
Variants -
N/A