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PUA.Win32.HidCon.A

January 04, 2023
 Analysis by: Ricardo III Valdez
 ALIASES:

RiskTool.Win32.HideProc.tj (KASPERSKY)

 PLATFORM:

Windows

 OVERALL RISK RATING:
 DAMAGE POTENTIAL:
 DISTRIBUTION POTENTIAL:
 REPORTED INFECTION:
 INFORMATION EXPOSURE:

  • Threat Type: Potentially Unwanted Application

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

This Potentially Unwanted Application arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size:

15,594,201 bytes

File Type:

EXE

Memory Resident:

No

Initial Samples Received Date:

03 Jan 2023

Arrival Details

This Potentially Unwanted Application arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

Installation

This Potentially Unwanted Application drops the following files:

  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\Microsoft.VC80.CRT.manifest
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\32.bat
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\64.bat
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\hidcon.exe
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\TrueImage.exe
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\expat.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\fox.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\icu38.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\icudt38.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\kb_link.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\libcrypto10.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\libssl10.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\mspack.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\msvcm80.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\msvcp80.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\msvcr80.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\oem_doc_source.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\resource.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\rpc_client.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\thread_pool.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\tib_api.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\tib_mounter.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\ulxmlrpcpp.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\universal_restore.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\unrar.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\vddapi.dll

(Note: %Program Files% is the default Program Files folder, usually C:\Program Files in Windows 2000(32-bit), Server 2003(32-bit), XP, Vista(64-bit), 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit) , or C:\Program Files (x86) in Windows XP(64-bit), Vista(64-bit), 7(64-bit), 8(64-bit), 8.1(64-bit), 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).)

It adds the following processes:

  • "%Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\hidcon.exe" 32.bat
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\hidcon.exe cmd /c 32.bat
  • Reg Delete "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\CommonComponents" /f
  • Reg Delete "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\TrueImage" /f
  • Reg Add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Acronis\CommonComponents" /v "auto_reactivate.bin" /t REG_SZ /d "x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\auto_reactivate.bin" /f
  • Reg Add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Acronis\CommonComponents" /v "auto_reactivate64.bin" /t REG_SZ /d "x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\auto_reactivate64.bin" /f
  • Reg Add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Acronis\CommonComponents" /v "expat.dll" /t REG_SZ /d "x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\expat.dll" /f
  • Reg Add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Acronis\CommonComponents" /v "icu38.dll" /t REG_SZ /d "x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\icu38.dll" /f
  • Reg Add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Acronis\CommonComponents" /v "kb_link.dll" /t REG_SZ /d "x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\kb_link.dll" /f
  • Reg Add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Acronis\CommonComponents" /v "libcrypto10.dll" /t REG_SZ /d "x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\libcrypto10.dll" /f
  • Reg Add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Acronis\CommonComponents" /v "libssl10.dll" /t REG_SZ /d "x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\libssl10.dll" /f
  • Reg Add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Acronis\CommonComponents" /v "oem_doc_source.dll" /t REG_SZ /d "x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\oem_doc_source.dll" /f
  • Reg Add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Acronis\CommonComponents" /v "resource.dll" /t REG_SZ /d "x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\resource.dll" /f
  • Reg Add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Acronis\CommonComponents" /v "rpc_client.dll" /t REG_SZ /d "x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\rpc_client.dll" /f
  • Reg Add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Acronis\CommonComponents" /v "thread_pool.dll" /t REG_SZ /d "x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\thread_pool.dll" /f
  • Reg Add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Acronis\CommonComponents" /v "tib_api.dll" /t REG_SZ /d "x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\tib_api.dll" /f
  • Reg Add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Acronis\CommonComponents" /v "tib_mounter.dll" /t REG_SZ /d "x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\tib_mounter.dll" /f
  • Reg Add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Acronis\CommonComponents" /v "ulxmlrpcpp.dll" /t REG_SZ /d "x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\ulxmlrpcpp.dll" /f
  • Reg Add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Acronis\TrueImage" /v "standard" /t REG_SZ /d "{Random Numbers}" /f

(Note: %Program Files% is the default Program Files folder, usually C:\Program Files in Windows 2000(32-bit), Server 2003(32-bit), XP, Vista(64-bit), 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit) , or C:\Program Files (x86) in Windows XP(64-bit), Vista(64-bit), 7(64-bit), 8(64-bit), 8.1(64-bit), 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).)

Other System Modifications

This Potentially Unwanted Application adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\
CommonComponents
auto_reactivate.bin = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\auto_reactivate.bin

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\
CommonComponents
auto_reactivate64.bin = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\auto_reactivate64.bin

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\
CommonComponents
expat.dll = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\expat.dll

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\
CommonComponents
icu38.dll = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\icu38.dll

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\
CommonComponents
kb_link.dll = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\kb_link.dll

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\
CommonComponents
libcrypto10.dll = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\libcrypto10.dll

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\
CommonComponents
libssl10.dll = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\libssl10.dll

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\
CommonComponents
oem_doc_source.dll = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\oem_doc_source.dll

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\
CommonComponents
resource.dll = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\resource.dll

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\
CommonComponents
rpc_client.dll = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\rpc_client.dll

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\
CommonComponents
thread_pool.dll = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\thread_pool.dll

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\
CommonComponents
tib_api.dll = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\tib_api.dll

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\
CommonComponents
tib_mounter.dll = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\tib_mounter.dll

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\
CommonComponents
ulxmlrpcpp.dll = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\ulxmlrpcpp.dll

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\
TrueImage
standard = {Random Numbers}

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine:

9.800

SSAPI PATTERN File:

2.369.00

SSAPI PATTERN Date:

07 Jan 2021

Step 1

Before doing any scans, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 users must disable System Restore to allow full scanning of their computers.

Step 2

Note that not all files, folders, and registry keys and entries are installed on your computer during this malware's/spyware's/grayware's execution. This may be due to incomplete installation or other operating system conditions. If you do not find the same files/folders/registry information, please proceed to the next step.

Step 3

Delete this registry value

[ Learn More ]

Important: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this step only if you know how or you can ask assistance from your system administrator. Else, check this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.

 
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\CommonComponents
    • auto_reactivate.bin = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\auto_reactivate.bin
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\CommonComponents
    • auto_reactivate64.bin = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\auto_reactivate64.bin
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\CommonComponents
    • expat.dll = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\expat.dll
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\CommonComponents
    • icu38.dll = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\icu38.dll
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\CommonComponents
    • kb_link.dll = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\kb_link.dll
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\CommonComponents
    • libcrypto10.dll = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\libcrypto10.dll
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\CommonComponents
    • libssl10.dll = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\libssl10.dll
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\CommonComponents
    • oem_doc_source.dll = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\oem_doc_source.dll
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\CommonComponents
    • resource.dll = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\resource.dll
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\CommonComponents
    • rpc_client.dll = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\rpc_client.dll
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\CommonComponents
    • thread_pool.dll = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\thread_pool.dll
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\CommonComponents
    • tib_api.dll = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\tib_api.dll
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\CommonComponents
    • tib_mounter.dll = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\tib_mounter.dll
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\CommonComponents
    • ulxmlrpcpp.dll = x:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\ulxmlrpcpp.dll
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\TrueImage
    • standard = {Random Numbers}

Step 4

Delete this registry key

[ Learn More ]

Important: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this step only if you know how or you can ask assistance from your system administrator. Else, check this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.

  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\
    • CommonComponents
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Acronis\
    • TrueImage
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\
    • Acronis

Step 5

Search and delete these files

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There may be some files that are hidden. Please make sure you check the Search Hidden Files and Folders checkbox in the "More advanced options" option to include all hidden files and folders in the search result.
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\Microsoft.VC80.CRT.manifest
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\32.bat
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\64.bat
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\hidcon.exe
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\TrueImage.exe
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\expat.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\fox.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\icu38.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\icudt38.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\kb_link.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\libcrypto10.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\libssl10.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\mspack.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\msvcm80.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\msvcp80.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\msvcr80.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\oem_doc_source.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\resource.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\rpc_client.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\thread_pool.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\tib_api.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\tib_mounter.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\ulxmlrpcpp.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\universal_restore.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\unrar.dll
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\vddapi.dll

Step 6

Search and delete these folders

[ Learn More ]
Please make sure you check the Search Hidden Files and Folders checkbox in the "More advanced options" option to include all hidden folders in the search result.
  • %Program Files%\Acronis\TrueImageHome
  • %Program Files%\Acronis

Step 7

Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as PUA.Win32.HidCon.A. If the detected files have already been cleaned, deleted, or quarantined by your Trend Micro product, no further step is required. You may opt to simply delete the quarantined files. Please check the following Trend Micro Support pages for more information:


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