Tuesday, December 23, 2008

IEDef family

IE Defender/Files Secure/MalwareBell/IE Antivirus/Total Secure 2009 Codec has been update, it installs a file with semi-random filename composed from a dictionary:
dh, f, eg, of, oz, az, r, a

Possible filenames:
dhegozr.dll, dhegoza.dll, dhegazr.dll, dhegaza.dll, dhofozr.dll, dhofoza.dll, dhofazr.dll, dhofaza.dll, fegozr.dll, fegoza.dll, fegazr.dll, fegaza.dll, fofozr.dll, fofoza.dll, fofazr.dll, fofaza.dll

It displays alert messages with popups that download WinDefender 2009:


It also drops Internet Shortcut on the desktop, Favorites, Start Menu: Cheap Pharmacy Online.url, Cheap Software.url, Search Online.url, SMS Trap.url and VIP Casino.url

Use SmitfraudFix to remove the infection.

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Zlob

Zlob fake codec has been update. It drops the following file:

%SYSTEM%\ijofmsu.dll

[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{2ecca339-c274-40e3-a582-ef4c0e917639}"="bussebuschke"

It also installs Toolbar, BHO, Antivirus Trigger software...

SmitfraudFix removes the infection.

Thursday, December 18, 2008

IEDef family

IE Defender/Files Secure/MalwareBell/IE Antivirus/Total Secure 2009 Codec has been update, it installs a file with semi-random filename composed from a dictionary:
fk, ul, im, in, jz, uv, g, e

Possible filenames:
fkimjzg.dll, fkimjze.dll, fkimuvg.dll, fkimuve.dll, fkinjzg.dll, fkinjze.dll, fkinuvg.dll, fkinuve.dll, ulimjzg.dll, ulimjze.dll, ulimuvg.dll, ulimuve.dll, ulinjzg.dll, ulinjze.dll, ulinuvg.dll, ulinuve.dll

It displays alert messages with popups that download WinDefender 2009:


It also drops Internet Shortcut on the desktop, Favorites, Start Menu: Cheap Pharmacy Online.url, Cheap Software.url, Search Online.url, SMS Trap.url and VIP Casino.url

Use SmitfraudFix to remove the infection.

Friday, December 12, 2008

Antivirus 360

Antivirus360 is a fake security software (rogue) from the same family as: Antivirus Sentry, PC Protection Center 2008, Antivirus 2010, eAntivirusPro, AntiMalware 2009, Micro Antivirus 2009, Vista Antivirus 2008, Antispyware 2008 XP, System Antivirus 2008, Internet Antivirus, Smart Antivirus 2009, MS Antivirus, Advanced Antivirus, Power Antivirus, XPert Antivirus.



SmitfraudFix removes the infection.

Thursday, December 11, 2008

IEDef family

IE Defender/Files Secure/MalwareBell/IE Antivirus/Total Secure 2009 Codec has been update, it installs a file with semi-random filename composed from a dictionary:
k, l, m, n, z, u, g, e

Possible filenames are:
kmzg.dll, kmze.dll, kmug.dll, kmue.dll, knzg.dll, knze.dll, knug.dll, knue.dll, lmzg.dll, lmze.dll, lmug.dll, lmue.dll, lnzg.dll, lnze.dll, lnug.dll, lnue.dll

It displays alert messages with popups that download WinDefender 2009:


It also drops Internet Shortcut on the desktop, Favorites, Start Menu: Cheap Pharmacy Online.url, Cheap Software.url, Search Online.url, SMS Trap.url and VIP Casino.url

Use SmitfraudFix to remove the infection.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Zlob

Zlob fake codec has been update. It drops the following file:

%SYSTEM%\pgfshvp.dll

[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{50e9d039-fb50-4020-a841-1d226ae52b22}"="defroster"

It also installs Toolbar, BHO, Virus Response Lab 2009 software...

SmitfraudFix removes the infection.

Monday, December 8, 2008

Zlob

Zlob fake codec has been update. It drops the following file:

%SYSTEM%\elmnplw.dll

[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{341bd909-3367-4307-b37d-fb1cc56387ad}"="cacara"

It also installs Toolbar, BHO, Virus Response Lab 2009 software...

SmitfraudFix removes the infection.

IE Defender, Files Secure, Malware Bell, IE Antivirus, Total Secure 2009

IE Defender/Files Secure/MalwareBell/IE Antivirus/Total Secure 2009 Codec has been update, it installs a file with semi-random filename composed from a dictionary:
rt, tah, cip, enaz, ot, er

Possible filenames are:
rtcipot.dll, rtciper.dll, rtenazot.dll, rtenazer.dll, tahcipot.dll, tahciper.dll, tahenazot.dll, tahenazer.dll

It displays alert messages with popups that download WinDefender 2009:


It also drops Internet Shortcut on the desktop, Favorites, Start Menu: Cheap Pharmacy Online.url , Search Online.url, SMS Trap.url and VIP Casino.url

Use SmitfraudFix to remove the infection.

Saturday, December 6, 2008

IE Defender, Files Secure, Malware Bell, IE Antivirus, Total Secure 2009

IE Defender/Files Secure/MalwareBell/IE Antivirus/Total Secure 2009 Codec has been update, it installs a file with semi-random filename composed from a dictionary:
g, h, c, z, o, e

Possible filenames are:
gco.dll, gce.dll, gzo.dll, gze.dll, hco.dll, hce.dll, hzo.dll, hze.dll

It displays alert messages with popups that download WinDefender 2009:


It also drops Internet Shortcut on the desktop, Favorites, Start Menu: Cheap Pharmacy Online.url , Search Online.url, SMS Trap.url and VIP Casino.url

Use SmitfraudFix to remove the infection.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Zlob

Zlob fake codec has been update. It drops the following file:

%SYSTEM%\gtckad.dll

[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{61d70260-527c-44e8-bb23-2243e93808d3}"="achromatic"

It also installs Toolbar, BHO, Virus Response Lab 2009 software...

SmitfraudFix removes the infection.

IE Defender, Files Secure, Malware Bell, IE Antivirus, Total Secure 2009

IE Defender/Files Secure/MalwareBell/IE Antivirus/Total Secure 2009 Codec has been update, it installs a file with semi-random filename composed from a dictionary:
dj, ugs, ifv, ak, ot, er

Possible filenames are:
djifvot.dll, djifver.dll, djakot.dll, djaker.dll, ugsifvot.dll, ugsifver.dll, ugsakot.dll, ugsaker.dll

It displays alert messages with popups that download WinDefender 2009:


It also drops Internet Shortcut on the desktop, Favorites, Start Menu: Cheap Pharmacy Online.url , Search Online.url, SMS Trap.url and VIP Casino.url

Use SmitfraudFix to remove the infection.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Zlob

Zlob fake codec has been update. It drops the following file:

%SYSTEM%\pbhha.dll

[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{51e7273d-911a-445a-bf46-bd4b86b0e87b}"="fddi"

It also installs Toolbar, BHO, AntivirusTrigger software...

SmitfraudFix removes the infection.

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Zlob

Zlob fake codec has been update. It drops the following file:

%SYSTEM%\cwegus.dll

[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{4d5b7736-a3bc-4e5b-9fa2-1bcc3e587abb}"="evacuative"

It also installs Toolbar, BHO, AntivirusTrigger software...

SmitfraudFix removes the infection.

Saturday, November 29, 2008

IE Defender, Files Secure, Malware Bell, IE Antivirus, Total Secure 2009

IE Defender/Files Secure/MalwareBell/IE Antivirus/Total Secure 2009 Codec has been update, it installs a file with semi-random filename composed from a dictionary:
a, ax, v, vi, t, tu

Possible filenames are:
avt.dll, avtu.dll, avit.dll, avitu.dll, axvt.dll, axvtu.dll, axvit.dll, axvitu.dll

It displays alert messages with popups that download WinDefender 2009:


It also drops Internet Shortcut on the desktop, Favorites, Start Menu: Cheap Pharmacy Online.url , Search Online.url, SMS Trap.url and VIP Casino.url

Use SmitfraudFix to remove the infection.

Friday, November 28, 2008

Zlob

Zlob fake codec has been update. It drops the following file:

%SYSTEM%\ftfea.dll

[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{22ef8ba1-a18c-4ad3-ad84-01b95b581c5c}"="fractabling"

It also installs Toolbar, BHO, AntivirusTrigger software...

SmitfraudFix removes the infection.

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Hosts file corrupted

A fake codec (stream_video_player.exe) is redirecting google's pages by corrupting the hosts file.



The file is a batch code compiled with Quick Batch File Compiler:

Monday, November 24, 2008

Zlob

Zlob fake codec has been update. It drops the following file:

%SYSTEM%\eebpj.dll

[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{854b8525-c907-4258-bc2e-7b118037419c}"="disaffiliation"

It also installs Toolbar, BHO, VirusTrigger software...

SmitfraudFix removes the infection.

IE Defender, Files Secure, Malware Bell, IE Antivirus, Total Secure 2009

IE Defender/Files Secure/MalwareBell/IE Antivirus/Total Secure 2009 Codec has been update, it installs a file with semi-random filename composed from a dictionary:
da, sd, zs, she, ax, ol

Possible filenames are:
dazsax.dll, dazsol.dll, dasheax.dll, dasheol.dll, sdzsax.dll, sdzsol.dll, sdsheax.dll, sdsheol.dll

It displays alert messages with popups that download WinDefender 2009:


It also drops Internet Shortcut on the desktop, Favorites, Start Menu: Cheap Pharmacy Online.url , Search Online.url, SMS Trap.url and VIP Casino.url

Once installed, it connects to a server, downloads a config. file that contains various error messages to display and URL of malwares to download and installs.

Use SmitfraudFix to remove the infection.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Zlob

Zlob fake codec has been update. It drops the following file:

%SYSTEM%\tiltmeo.dll

[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{e0feeb92-908e-46d2-8a66-88c5295f2629}"="crimsonness"

It also installs Toolbar, BHO, VirusTrigger software...

SmitfraudFix removes the infection.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Zlob

Zlob fake codec has been update. It drops the following file:

%SYSTEM%\gowqug.dll

[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{1f3dd9bf-1472-4a8b-b295-b596a597149b}"="behaves"

It also installs Toolbar, BHO, VirusTrigger software...

SmitfraudFix removes the infection.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Zlob

Zlob fake codec has been update. It drops the following file:

%SYSTEM%\wakjs.dll

[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{257f6f44-2c64-46bb-acb4-55f9b9e0ae08}"="flaxen"

It also installs Toolbar, BHO, VirusTrigger software...

SmitfraudFix removes the infection.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

VirusTrigger

A new rogue, VirusTrigger, has been released. This rogue is a new version of Virus Response Lab 2009. It is automatically installed by a Zlob trojan.



Use SmitfraudFix to remove the infection.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

IE Defender, Files Secure, Malware Bell, IE Antivirus, Total Secure 2009

IE Defender/Files Secure/MalwareBell/IE Antivirus/Total Secure 2009 Codec has been update, it installs a file with semi-random filename composed from a dictionary:
ps, dz, g, h, uax, oil

Possible filenames are:
psguax.dll, psgoil.dll, pshuax.dll, pshoil.dll, dzguax.dll, dzgoil.dll, dzhuax.dll, dzhoil.dll

It displays alert messages with popups that download WinDefender 2009:


It also drops Internet Shortcut on the desktop, Favorites, Start Menu: Cheap Pharmacy Online.url , Search Online.url, SMS Trap.url and VIP Casino.url

Once installed, it connects to a server, downloads a config. file that contains various error messages to display and URL of malwares to download and install.

Use SmitfraudFix to remove the infection.

Saturday, November 8, 2008

IE Defender, Files Secure, Malware Bell, IE Antivirus, Total Secure 2009

IE Defender/Files Secure/MalwareBell/IE Antivirus/Total Secure 2009 Codec has been update, it installs a file with semi-random filename composed from a dictionary:
qip, vxf, auz, ecg, ax, kco

Possible filenames are:
qipauzax.dll, qipauzkco.dll, qipecgax.dll, qipecgkco.dll, vxfauzax.dll, vxfauzkco.dll, vxfecgax.dll, vxfecgkco.dll

It displays alert messages with popups that download WinDefender 2009:


It also drops Internet Shortcut on the desktop, Favorites, Start Menu: Cheap Pharmacy Online.url , Search Online.url, SMS Trap.url and VIP Casino.url

Once installed, it connects to a server, downloads a config. file that contains various error messages to display and URL of malwares to download and installs.

Use SmitfraudFix to remove the infection.

Friday, November 7, 2008

Zlob

Zlob fake codec has been update. It drops the following file:

%SYSTEM%\ebmkdz.dll

[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{6b9a461b-893f-45ee-8c59-06d3a2223b24}"="cypselomorphae"

It also installs Toolbar, BHO, Virus Response Lab 2009 software...

SmitfraudFix removes the infection.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

SpywareGuard 2008

This fake AntiSpyware tool SpywareGuard 2008 detects infections on a clean system.



Use SmitfraudFix to remove the infection.
Thanks to MAD

VideoAccessCodec (VAC)

VideoAccessCodec has been update, it installs the following files:

%WINDOWS%\xdsfqroe???.dll (where ? is a random caracter)
%WINDOWS%\mstoanrd.dll
%WINDOWS%\mqxvbdwk.dll
%WINDOWS%\fweqsvxo.dll
%WINDOWS%\nefstqdr.exe
%WINDOWS%\e???.exe (where ? is a random caracter)

Use SmitfraudFix to remove the infection.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Zlob

Zlob fake codec has been update. It drops the following file:

%SYSTEM%\qfrmwmq.dll

[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{d54f12f7-4d76-4c39-a096-e51ef5d33f2b}"="displume"

It also installs Toolbar, BHO, Virus Response Lab 2009 software...

SmitfraudFix removes the infection.

IE Defender, Files Secure, Malware Bell, IE Antivirus, Total Secure 2009

IE Defender/Files Secure/MalwareBell/IE Antivirus/Total Secure 2009 Codec has been update, it installs a file with semi-random filename composed from a dictionary:
hh, jo, ahg, fc, xda, sd

Possible filenames are:
hhahgxda.dll, hhahgsd.dll, hhfcxda.dll, hhfcsd.dll, joahgxda.dll, joahgsd.dll, jofcxda.dll, jofcsd.dll

It displays alert messages with popups that download WinDefender 2009:


It also drops Internet Shortcut on the desktop, Favorites, Start Menu: Cheap Pharmacy Online.url , Search Online.url, SMS Trap.url and VIP Casino.url

Once installed, it connects to a server, downloads a config. file that contains various error messages to display and URL of malwares to download and installs.

Use SmitfraudFix to remove the infection.

Monday, November 3, 2008

IE Defender, Files Secure, Malware Bell, IE Antivirus, Total Secure 2009

IE Defender/Files Secure/MalwareBell/IE Antivirus/Total Secure 2009 Codec has been update, it installs a file with semi-random filename composed from a dictionary:
dip, lo, yn, if, xx2, sa

Possible filenames are:
dipynxx2.dll, dipynsa.dll, dipifxx2.dll, dipifsa.dll, loynxx2.dll, loynsa.dll, loifxx2.dll, loifsa.dll

It displays alert messages with popups that download WinDefender 2009:


It also drops Internet Shortcut on the desktop, Favorites, Start Menu: Cheap Pharmacy Online.url , Search Online.url, SMS Trap.url and VIP Casino.url

Once installed, it connects to a server, downloads a config. file that contains various error messages to display and URL of malwares to download and installs.

Use SmitfraudFix to remove the infection.

Friday, October 31, 2008

Zlob

Zlob fake codec has been update. It drops the following file:

%SYSTEM%\duzakwq.dll

[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{7ca07c92-0ab2-4346-b119-a076695d46ed}"="hemielytron"

It also installs Toolbar, BHO, Virus Response Lab 2009 software...

SmitfraudFix removes the infection.

Personal Defender 2009

This fake AntiSpyware tool Personal Defender 2009 detects infections on a clean system.



SmitfraudFix removes the malware.

Thursday, October 30, 2008

WinDefender 2009

New Rogue released: WinDefender 2009. It is using the same GUI as Total Secure 2009.



SmitfraudFix removes the infection.
Thanks to Bharath

Zlob

Zlob fake codec has been update. It drops the following file:

%SYSTEM%\vimhx.dll

[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{d04bbe06-7ce7-405e-8730-cd56d9531cbb}"="bismuthiferous"

It also installs Toolbar, BHO, Virus Response Lab 2009 software...

SmitfraudFix removes the infection.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Autorun Plasma

Yesterday, I received 2 new PC from my supplier. 2 computers with Windows and last updates. Nothing more, nothing less. Before delivering them to my customer, I checked if everything was Okay.

One of them was infected by VBS.Solow.b. This infection who spreads from USB keys and modifies IE title.
A brand new PC already infected !



I decided to code a quick and dirty program, AutorunPlasma, to place on USB keys root with its autorun.inf file. If the message is displayed when the key is insert, it is Virus Free...

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Antivirus Sentry

Antivirus Sentry is a fake security software (rogue) from the same family as: PC Protection Center 2008, Antivirus 2010, eAntivirusPro, AntiMalware 2009, Micro Antivirus 2009, Vista Antivirus 2008, Antispyware 2008 XP, System Antivirus 2008, Internet Antivirus, Smart Antivirus 2009, MS Antivirus, Advanced Antivirus, Power Antivirus, XPert Antivirus.



SmitfraudFix removes the infection.
Thanks to MAD

Monday, October 27, 2008

VideoAccessCodec (VAC)

VideoAccessCodec has been update, it installs the following files:

%WINDOWS%\rsdgbtkq???.dll (where ? is a random caracter)
%WINDOWS%\wvfsrqab.dll
%WINDOWS%\wfexqnrp.dll
%WINDOWS%\wvbegpqs.dll
%WINDOWS%\emnvoqgx.exe
%WINDOWS%\e???.exe (where ? is a random caracter)

Use SmitfraudFix to remove the infection.

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Zlob

Zlob fake codec has been update. It drops the following file:

%SYSTEM%\gcqltg.dll

[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{ba934431-76af-4c99-93c2-c3d21944a72e}"="gey"

It also installs Toolbar, BHO, Virus Response Lab 2009 software...

SmitfraudFix removes the infection.

Friday, October 24, 2008

Internet Antivirus Pro

InternetAntivirusPro is a new rogue (fake security software). It belongs to the same family as Anti-Virus Number-1, Antivirus Sentry, Antivirus 2010, Micro Antivirus 2009, MS Antivirus, Smart Antivirus 2009, System Antivirus 2008, Antivirus 2009, Internet-antivirus



This rogue detects infections on a clean system. It displays alerts and messages to sell a license to remove those fake infections.

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Zlob

Zlob fake codec has been update. It drops the following file:

%SYSTEM%\bcxjqr.dll

[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{e3623691-f85d-48d8-8e4d-abe79077f841}"="awash"

It also installs Toolbar, BHO, Virus Response Lab 2009 software...

SmitfraudFix removes the infection.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

IE Defender, Files Secure, Malware Bell, IE Antivirus, Total Secure 2009

A new IEDef dropper has been released. It is using the same dictionary and same alert messages as previously.

Something new: it replace the original %SYSTEM%\userinit.exe by an infected file. Do not delete it, the system will not reboot ! A similar filename is used by Windows.

Each time Windows runs userinit.exe, the infected one is called and executes a backup of the Microsoft original file. If the infection is deleted/removed, the chain is broken and Windows will not boot.

This infection have been seen with another fake codec. It is new for IEDef.

You can use SmitfraudFix to remove the infection and restore the original Microsoft file.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

VideoAccessCodec (VAC) + Total Secure 2009 (IEDef)

VideoAccessCodec has been update, it installs the following files:

%WINDOWS%\aetlsrkn???.dll (where ? is a random caracter)
%WINDOWS%\bkqxdons.dll
%WINDOWS%\qnflkotm.dll
%WINDOWS%\vwnskbot.dll
%WINDOWS%\woprdagt.exe
%WINDOWS%\e???.exe (where ? is a random caracter)



This infection installs Total Secure 2009 Rogue, which drops an IEDef infection:
%WINDOWS%\sysbase32.dll



Sunday, October 19, 2008

Spy Protector

This fake AntiSpyware tool Spy Protector detects infections on a clean system.



SmitfraudFix removes the malware.

Thanks snemelk.

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Zlob

Zlob fake codec has been update. It drops the following file:

%SYSTEM%\teoga.dll

[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{2f199d0e-f3e7-41a7-a060-816c24cceea0}"="emaa"

It also installs Toolbar, BHO, Virus Response Lab 2009 software...

SmitfraudFix removes the infection.

PC Protection Center 2008

PC Protection Center 2008 is a fake security software (rogue) from the same family as: Antivirus 2010, eAntivirusPro, AntiMalware 2009, Micro Antivirus 2009, Vista Antivirus 2008, Antispyware 2008 XP, System Antivirus 2008, Internet Antivirus, Smart Antivirus 2009, MS Antivirus, Advanced Antivirus, Power Antivirus, XPert Antivirus.



SmitfraudFix removes the infection.

Friday, October 17, 2008

XLG Security Center

The fake AntiSpyware tool XLG Security Center detects infections on a clean system.



SmitfraudFix removes the malware.

Thanks to Malekal_morte.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Virus Remover 2008

Virus Remover 2008 is a fake security software (rogue) installed with VAC infections.



Use SmitfraudFix to remove the infection.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (MBAM)

I have joined Malwarebytes' team as Malware Researcher.
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is a new easy-to-use, simple, powerful cleaning application against Malwares.

IE Defender, Files Secure, Malware Bell, IE Antivirus, Total Secure 2009

IE Defender/Files Secure/MalwareBell/IE Antivirus/Total Secure 2009 Codec has been update, it installs a file with semi-random filename composed from a dictionary:
ifs, go, n, p, du, fa

Possible filenames are:
ifsndu.dll, ifsnfa.dll, ifspdu.dll, ifspfa.dll, gondu.dll, gonfa.dll, gopdu.dll, gopfa.dll

It displays alert messages with popups that download Total Secure 2009:


It also drops Internet Shortcut on the desktop, Favorites, Start Menu: Cheap Pharmacy Online.url , Search Online.url and VIP Casino.url

Use SmitfraudFix to remove the infection.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

IE Defender, Files Secure, Malware Bell, IE Antivirus, Total Secure 2009

IE Defender/Files Secure/MalwareBell/IE Antivirus/Total Secure 2009 Codec has been update, it installs a file with semi-random filename composed from a dictionary:
mi, mo, pin, pon, u, a

Possible filenames are:
mipinu.dll, mipina.dll, miponu.dll, mipona.dll, mopinu.dll, mopina.dll, moponu.dll, mopona.dll

It displays alert messages with popups that download Total Secure 2009:


It also drops Internet Shortcut on the desktop, Favorites, Start Menu: Cheap Pharmacy Online.url , Search Online.url and VIP Casino.url

Use SmitfraudFix to remove the infection.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Zlob

Zlob fake codec has been update. It drops the following file:

%SYSTEM%\eivrbsi.dll

[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{da75fab1-136e-4ead-834d-0e04fbd6edc1}"="euphuize"

It also installs Toolbar, BHO, Virus Response Lab 2009 software...

SmitfraudFix removes the infection.

Friday, October 10, 2008

Zlob

Zlob fake codec has been update. It drops the following file:

%SYSTEM%\obicx.dll

[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{fb357e54-83f1-4a3c-80a2-319201ed6c17}"="bisque"

It also installs Toolbar, BHO, Virus Response Lab 2009 software...

SmitfraudFix removes the infection.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

SearchAndDestroy

Search And Destroy rogue can (should?) do better and be more aggressive to sell.

Antivirus 2010

eAntivirusPro is a fake security software (rogue) from the same family as: eAntivirusPro, AntiMalware 2009, Micro Antivirus 2009, Vista Antivirus 2008, Antispyware 2008 XP, System Antivirus 2008, Internet Antivirus, Smart Antivirus 2009, MS Antivirus, Advanced Antivirus, Power Antivirus, XPert Antivirus.



A component of the rogue displays an image of a BSOD followed by a Windows XP reboot animation.





SmitfraudFix removes the infection.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

IE Defender, Files Secure, Malware Bell, IE Antivirus, Total Secure 2009

IE Defender/Files Secure/MalwareBell/IE Antivirus/Total Secure 2009 Codec has been update, it installs a file with semi-random filename composed from a dictionary:
msys, lsyst, amd, ipl, 32, 64

Possible filenames are:
msysamd32.dll, msysamd64.dll, msysipl32.dll, msysipl64.dll, lsystamd32.dll, lsystamd64.dll, lsystipl32.dll, lsystipl64.dll

It displays alert messages with popups that download Total Secure 2009:


It also drops Internet Shortcut on the desktop, Favorites, Start Menu: Cheap Pharmacy Online.url , Search Online.url and VIP Casino.url

Use SmitfraudFix to remove the infection.

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Zlob

Zlob fake codec has been update. It drops the following file:

%SYSTEM%\oanlvs.dll

[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{0ba3e00d-b660-46e6-a2db-2672ee82dc98}"="impetuousities"

It also installs Toolbar, BHO, Virus Response Lab 2009 software...

SmitfraudFix removes the infection.

Friday, October 3, 2008

IE Defender, Files Secure, Malware Bell, IE Antivirus, Total Secure 2009

IE Defender/Files Secure/MalwareBell/IE Antivirus/Total Secure 2009 Codec has been update, it installs a file with semi-random filename composed from a dictionary:
r, f, g, h, f, l

Possible filenames are:
rgf.dll, rgl.dll, rhf.dll, rhl.dll, fgf.dll, fgl.dll, fhf.dll, fhl.dll

It displays alert messages with popups that download Total Secure 2009:


It also drops Internet Shortcut on the desktop, Favorites, Start Menu: Free Porn.url , Free MP3 Search.url, Search Online.url and VIP Casino.url

Use SmitfraudFix to remove the infection.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

VideoAccessCodec (VAC), Desktop Hijack

The new version of Video Access Codec infection installs a new Wallpaper on the desktop.

VideoAccessCodec (VAC)

VideoAccessCodec has been update, it installs the following files:

%WINDOWS%\nkefbltd???.dll (where ? is a random caracter)
%WINDOWS%\dkwqgnbe.dll
%WINDOWS%\neksolda.dll
%WINDOWS%\xgpsarbm.dll
%WINDOWS%\fkebanrw.exe
%WINDOWS%\e???.exe (where ? is a random caracter)

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IE Defender, Files Secure, Malware Bell, IE Antivirus, Total Secure 2009

IE Defender/Files Secure/MalwareBell/IE Antivirus/Total Secure 2009 Codec has been update, it installs a file with semi-random filename composed from a dictionary:
sd, gj, et, op, cs, li

Possible filenames are:
sdetcs.dll, sdetli.dll, sdopcs.dll, sdopli.dll, gjetcs.dll, gjetli.dll, gjopcs.dll, gjopli.dll

It displays alert messages with popups that download Total Secure 2009:


It also drops Internet Shortcut on the desktop, Favorites, Start Menu: Free Porn.url , Free MP3 Search.url, Search Online.url and VIP Casino.url

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Monday, September 29, 2008

IE Defender, Files Secure, Malware Bell, IE Antivirus, Total Secure 2009

IE Defender/Files Secure/MalwareBell/IE Antivirus/Total Secure 2009 Codec has been update, it installs a file with semi-random filename composed from a dictionary:
gp, hj, at, ax, bs, vok

Possible filenames are:
gpatbs.dll, gpatvok.dll, gpaxbs.dll, gpaxvok.dll, hjatbs.dll, hjatvok.dll, hjaxbs.dll, hjaxvok.dll

It displays alert messages with popups that download Total Secure 2009:


It also drops Internet Shortcut on the desktop, Favorites, Start Menu: Free Porn.url , Free MP3 Search.url, Search Online.url and VIP Casino.url

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Wednesday, September 24, 2008

IE Defender, Files Secure, Malware Bell, IE Antivirus, Total Secure 2009

IE Defender/Files Secure/MalwareBell/IE Antivirus/Total Secure 2009 Codec has been update, it installs a file with semi-random filename composed from a dictionary:
v, x, add, app, es, it

Possible filenames are:
vaddes.dll, vaddit.dll, vappes.dll, vappit.dll, xaddes.dll, xaddit.dll, xappes.dll, xappit.dll

It displays alert messages with popups that download Total Secure 2009:


It also drops a new Internet Shortcut on the desktop, Favorites, Start Menu: Free Porn.url with Free MP3 Search.url and VIP Casino.url

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Tuesday, September 23, 2008

VideoAccessCodec (VAC)

VideoAccessCodec has been update, it installs the following files:

%WINDOWS%\dfmlxbpk???.dll (where ? is a random caracter)
%WINDOWS%\peltodgx.dll
%WINDOWS%\rwlfsdmk.dll
%WINDOWS%\onfwbsak.dll
%WINDOWS%\fbxrqtwn.exe
%WINDOWS%\e???.exe (where ? is a random caracter)

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Monday, September 22, 2008

eAntivirusPro

eAntivirusPro is a fake security software (rogue) from the AntiMalware 2009, Micro Antivirus 2009, Vista Antivirus 2008, Antispyware 2008 XP, System Antivirus 2008, Internet Antivirus, Smart Antivirus 2009, MS Antivirus, Advanced Antivirus, Power Antivirus, XPert Antivirus family... that detects infections on a clean system.

AntiMalware 2009

AntiMalware 2009 is a fake security software (rogue) from the Micro Antivirus 2009, Vista Antivirus 2008, Antispyware 2008 XP, System Antivirus 2008, Internet Antivirus, Smart Antivirus 2009, MS Antivirus, Advanced Antivirus, Power Antivirus, XPert Antivirus family... that detects infections on a clean system.

IE Defender, Files Secure, Malware Bell, IE Antivirus, Total Secure 2009

IE Defender/Files Secure/MalwareBell/IE Antivirus/Total Secure 2009 Codec has been update, it installs a file with semi-random filename composed from a dictionary:
p, f, h, g, a, i

Possible filenames are:
pha.dll, phi.dll, pga.dll, pgi.dll, fha.dll, fhi.dll, fga.dll, fgi.dll

It displays alert messages with popups that download Total Secure 2009:


It also drops a new Internet Shortcut on the desktop: Free MP3 Search.url with VIP Casino.url

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Saturday, September 20, 2008

IE Defender, Files Secure, Malware Bell, IE Antivirus, Total Secure 2009

IE Defender/Files Secure/MalwareBell/IE Antivirus/Total Secure 2009 Codec has been update, it installs a file with semi-random filename composed from a dictionary:
ha, p, re, gy, 32, ss

Possible filenames are:
hare32.dll, haress.dll, hagy32.dll, hagyss.dll, pre32.dll, press.dll, pgy32.dll, pgyss.dll

It displays alert messages with popups that download Total Secure 2009:


At this time, there is no more extra dropper (users64.dat) in this version. But things could change quickly.

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Tuesday, September 16, 2008

IE Defender, Files Secure, Malware Bell, IE Antivirus, Total Secure 2009

IE Defender/Files Secure/MalwareBell/IE Antivirus/Total Secure 2009 Codec has been update, it installs a file with semi-random filename composed from a dictionary:
ajk, gj, pik, tbl, avn, i

Possible filenames are:
ajktbl.dll, ajkavn.dll, ajki.dll, gjtbl.dll, gjavn.dll, gji.dll, piktbl.dll, pikavn.dll, piki.dll

It displays alert messages with popups that download Total Secure 2009:


This infection runs a file from its resources, who modifies Avira Antivirus .ini file. This will prevent the Antivirus from scanning some infected files on the system. Easy, and powerful.

This new malware drops users64.dat in %SYSTEM% folder. This lib is executed by infected (patched) binaries in HKLM..Run or HKCU..Run keys.

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Monday, September 15, 2008

Virus Response Lab 2009

A new rogue, Virus Response Lab 2009, has been released. This rogue is a new version of Antivirus Lab 2009. It is automatically installed by a Zlob trojan.



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