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TrojanSpy.Win32.REDLINE.AKCRDD

September 26, 2022
 Analysis by: Jeffrey Francis Bonaobra
 PLATFORM:

Windows

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

  • Threat Type: Trojan Spy

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

This Trojan Spy 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:

5,594,848 bytes

File Type:

EXE

Memory Resident:

Yes

Initial Samples Received Date:

22 Sep 2022

Arrival Details

This Trojan Spy 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 Trojan Spy adds the following folders:

  • %Program Files%\PowerControl
  • %ProgramData%\DNTException
  • %User Temp%\IXP000.TMP
  • %User Temp%\IXP001.TMP
  • %User Temp%\IXP002.TMP
  • %User Profile%\Pictures\Adobe Films
  • %User Profile%\Pictures\Minor Policy

(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).. %ProgramData% is a version of the Program Files folder where any user on a multi-user computer can make changes to programs. This contains application data for all users. This is usually C:\ProgramData on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit), or C:\Documents and Settings\All Users on Windows Server 2003(32-bit), 2000(32-bit) and XP.. %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %User Profile% is the current user's profile folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name} on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name} on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).)

It drops the following files:

  • %Program Files%\PowerControl\PowerControl_Svc.exe
  • %ProgramData%\DNTException\node.exe
  • %ProgramData%\DNTException\node.exe:89c91f4dc785841a9acf7a8ed2e5571c
  • %ProgramData%\DNTException\node.lib
  • %User Temp%\40707fdddbeb1cd0
  • %User Temp%\40707fdddbeb1cd0:ads
  • %User Temp%\Cab{4 random characters}.tmp
  • %User Temp%\db.dat
  • %User Temp%\db.dll
  • %User Temp%\is-I8M9R.tmp\{random characters}.tmp
  • %User Temp%\IXP000.TMP\Bulgaria.ppsm
  • %User Temp%\IXP000.TMP\Caps.exe.pif
  • %User Temp%\IXP000.TMP\Dealers.ppsm
  • %User Temp%\IXP000.TMP\Its.ppsm
  • %User Temp%\IXP000.TMP\UmREs.dll
  • %User Temp%\IXP001.TMP\Corner.accdt
  • %User Temp%\IXP001.TMP\lWYwfys.dll
  • %User Temp%\IXP001.TMP\Provide.accdt
  • %User Temp%\IXP001.TMP\Quite.exe.pif
  • %User Temp%\IXP001.TMP\Spotlight.accdt
  • %User Temp%\IXP002.TMP\bgqlbohwfci.bat
  • %User Temp%\IXP002.TMP\conhost.exe
  • %User Temp%\IXP002.TMP\ehduvdpzqc.dat
  • %User Temp%\IXP002.TMP\ehduvdpzqc.dat.1
  • %User Temp%\IXP002.TMP\ehduvdpzqc.dat.2
  • %User Temp%\IXP002.TMP\ehduvdpzqc.dat.3
  • %User Temp%\IXP002.TMP\ehduvdpzqc.dat.4
  • %User Temp%\IXP002.TMP\ehduvdpzqc.dat.5
  • %User Temp%\IXP002.TMP\ehduvdpzqc.dat.6
  • %User Temp%\IXP002.TMP\lmkuxmlws.dat
  • %User Temp%\QjYJ8gU8.u
  • %User Temp%\Setup Log {Installation Date} #001.txt
  • %User Temp%\Tar{4 random characters}.tmp
  • %Application Data%\Microsoft\Protect\oobeldr.exe
  • %Application Data%\NayQnjb\Ov84Cvv.exe
  • %User Profile%\Documents\{random characters}.exe
  • %User Profile%\Documents\UOqNCMGUcpkg8vc.palma
  • %User Profile%\Pictures\Adobe Films\{random characters}.exe
  • %User Profile%\Pictures\Minor Policy\{random characters}.exe

(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).. %ProgramData% is a version of the Program Files folder where any user on a multi-user computer can make changes to programs. This contains application data for all users. This is usually C:\ProgramData on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit), or C:\Documents and Settings\All Users on Windows Server 2003(32-bit), 2000(32-bit) and XP.. %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %Application Data% is the current user's Application Data folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Application Data on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %User Profile% is the current user's profile folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name} on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name} on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).)

It adds the following processes:

  • "%User Temp%\Updater.exe"
  • "%User Profile%\Pictures\Minor Policy\{random characters}.exe" -h
  • "C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\AppLaunch.exe
  • "%System%\regsvr32.exe" /s QJYJ8gU8.u /u
  • "%System%\regsvr32.exe" /s QJYJ8gU8.u /u
  • /C /create /F /sc minute /mo 1 /tn "Telemetry Logging" /tr "%Application Data%\Microsoft\Protect\oobeldr.exe"
  • attrib.exe +H %ProgramData%\DNTException
  • attrib.exe +H %ProgramData%\DNTException\node.exe
  • %User Temp%\is-I8M9R.tmp\{random characters}.tmp" /SL5="$603E0,11860388,791040,%User Profile%\Pictures\Adobe Films\{random characters}.exe" /SP- /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /pid={Process ID};
  • %User Temp%\IXP000.TMP\Caps.exe.pif Films\{random characters}.exe"
  • %User Temp%\IXP001.TMP\Quite.exe.pif Films\{random characters}.exe
  • %Application Data%\NayQnjb\Ov84Cvv.exe
  • %User Profile%\Documents\{random characters}.exe
  • %User Profile%\Pictures\Adobe Films\{random characters}.exe
  • %User Profile%\Pictures\Adobe Films\{random characters}.exe" /SP- /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /pid={Process ID}
  • %User Profile%\Pictures\Minor Policy\{random characters}.exe
  • %Windows%\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\AppLaunch.exe
  • %System%\cmd.exe" /c taskkill /im "{random characters}.exe" /f & erase "%User Profile%\Pictures\Minor Policy\{random characters}.exe" & exit
  • cacls.exe %ProgramData%\DNTException /t /e /c /g Everyone:F
  • Caps.exe.pif U
  • cmd
  • cmd /c cmd < Its.ppsm & ping -n 5 localhost
  • cmd /c cmd < Provide.accdt & ping -n 5 localhost
  • cmd.exe /c dir %System Root%
  • cmd.exe /d /c bgqlbohwfci.bat 211558517281
  • conhost.exe lmkuxmlws.dat 211558517281
  • find /I /N "avastui.exe
  • find /I /N "avastui.exe"
  • find /I /N "avgui.exe
  • find /I /N "avgui.exe"
  • findstr /V /R "^NpDypcc$" Corner.accdt
  • findstr /V /R "^PZfwNaaV$" Dealers.ppsm
  • icacls.exe %ProgramData%\DNTException /t /c /grant *S-1-1-0:(f)
  • ipconfig.exe /all
  • netstat.exe -ano
  • node.exe node.lib 211558517281 3918534496;
  • ping -n 5 localhost
  • ping localhost -n 5
  • Quite.exe.pif r
  • robocopy 8927387376487263745672673846276374982938486273568279384982384972834
  • route.exe print
  • schtasks /create /f /RU "{User Name}" /tr "%Program Files%\PowerControl\PowerControl_Svc.exe" /tn "PowerControl HR" /sc HOURLY /rl HIGHEST
  • schtasks /create /f /RU "{User Name}" /tr "%Program Files%\PowerControl\PowerControl_Svc.exe" /tn "PowerControl LG" /sc ONLOGON /rl HIGHEST
  • systeminfo.exe /fo csv
  • taskkill /im "{random characters}.exe" /f
  • tasklist /FI "imagename eq AvastUI.exe
  • tasklist /FI "imagename eq AvastUI.exe"
  • tasklist /FI "imagename eq AVGUI.exe
  • tasklist /FI "imagename eq AVGUI.exe"
  • tasklist /fo csv /nh
  • wmic process get processid,parentprocessid,name,executablepath /format:csv

(Note: %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %User Profile% is the current user's profile folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name} on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name} on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %System% is the Windows system folder, where it usually is C:\Windows\System32 on all Windows operating system versions.. %Application Data% is the current user's Application Data folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Application Data on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %ProgramData% is a version of the Program Files folder where any user on a multi-user computer can make changes to programs. This contains application data for all users. This is usually C:\ProgramData on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit), or C:\Documents and Settings\All Users on Windows Server 2003(32-bit), 2000(32-bit) and XP.. %Windows% is the Windows folder, where it usually is C:\Windows on all Windows operating system versions.. %System Root% is the Windows root folder, where it usually is C:\ on all Windows operating system versions.. %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).)

Autostart Technique

This Trojan Spy adds the following registry entries to enable its automatic execution at every system startup:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
wextract_cleanup0 = rundll32.exe %System%\advpack.dll,DelNodeRunDLL32 "%User Temp%\IXP000.TMP\"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
wextract_cleanup1 = rundll32.exe %System%\advpack.dll,DelNodeRunDLL32 "%User Temp%\IXP001.TMP\"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
wextract_cleanup2 = rundll32.exe %System%\advpack.dll,DelNodeRunDLL32 "%User Temp%\IXP002.TMP\"

Other System Modifications

This Trojan Spy adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\LilFreskeUS
Installed = 1

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
daa8b658
AV =

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
daa8b658
CPU = {Processor}

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
daa8b658
FirstInstallDate = 1663902731

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
daa8b658
GPU = {GPU Information}

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
daa8b658
IsAdmin = {Execution Privilege}

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
daa8b658
OSCaption = {Windows Edition}

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
daa8b658
OSArchitecture = {OS Architecture}

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
daa8b658
PatchTime = 0

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
daa8b658
PGDSE = 0

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
daa8b658
Servers = http://{BLOCKED}pxs7llf2t25fsbutlvvrjij4pmojugn75cmxnvoshmju6dzcad.onion

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
daa8b658
ServersVersion = 190

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
daa8b658
ServiceVersion =

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
daa8b658
UUI =

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
ResKit\Robocopy
JobDir = ::

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
ResKit\Robocopy
RetryMax = 1000000

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
ResKit\Robocopy
WaitTime = 30000

It modifies the following registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\
Microsoft\Windows Defender
DisableAntiSpyware = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\
Microsoft\Windows Defender
DisableRoutinelyTakingAction = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\
Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection
DisableBehaviorMonitoring = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\
Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection
DisableIOAVProtection = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\
Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection
DisableOnAccessProtection = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\
Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection
DisableRawWriteNotification = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\
Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection
DisableRealtimeMonitoring = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\
Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection
DisableScanOnRealtimeEnable = 1

Other Details

This Trojan Spy adds the following registry keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
daa8b658

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\LilFreskeUS

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
ResKit

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
ResKit\Robocopy

It connects to the following possibly malicious URL:

  • {BLOCKED}.{BLOCKED}.129.235/storage/extension.php
  • {BLOCKED}.{BLOCKED}.129.235/storage/ping.php
  • {BLOCKED}.{BLOCKED}.129.251/download/Service.exe
  • {BLOCKED}.{BLOCKED}.129.251/download/WW14.exe
  • {BLOCKED}.{BLOCKED}.30.106/library.php
  • {BLOCKED}.{BLOCKED}.104.97/powfhxhxcjzx/ping.php?sub=NOSUB&stream=mixtwo&substream=mixinte
  • {BLOCKED}.{BLOCKED}.104.97/powfhxhxcjzx/ping.php?sub=NOSUB&stream=start&substream=mixinte
  • {BLOCKED}.{BLOCKED}.46.167/software.php
  • {BLOCKED}.{BLOCKED}.24.96/load.php?pub=mixinte
  • https://api.{BLOCKED}.sb
  • https://{BLOCKED}sss.autos
  • http://{BLOCKED}sss.autos
  • https://{BLOCKED}et.com
  • {BLOCKED}iimnstrannaer.net/dl/6523.exe
  • {BLOCKED}oin-data-1.com/downloads/toolspab4.exe
  • https://kke.{BLOCKED}ee.com
  • http://kke.{BLOCKED}ee.com
  • https://onedrive.{BLOCKED}e.com
  • https://{BLOCKED}w.site
  • https://sun6-20.{BLOCKED}i.com
  • https://sun6-21.{BLOCKED}i.com
  • https://sun6-22.{BLOCKED}i.com
  • https://sun6-23.{BLOCKED}i.com
  • https://{BLOCKED}ero.com
  • http://{BLOCKED}ero.com
  • https://{BLOCKED}k.com
  • http://{BLOCKED}k.com
  • https://www.{BLOCKED}conservas.com
  • http://www.{BLOCKED}conservas.com

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine:

9.800

FIRST VSAPI PATTERN FILE:

17.826.03

FIRST VSAPI PATTERN DATE:

21 Sep 2022

VSAPI OPR PATTERN File:

17.827.00

VSAPI OPR PATTERN Date:

22 Sep 2022

Step 1

Trend Micro Predictive Machine Learning detects and blocks malware at the first sign of its existence, before it executes on your system. When enabled, your Trend Micro product detects this malware under the following machine learning name:

    • Troj.Win32.TRX.XXPE50FFF060

Step 2

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 3

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 4

Restart in Safe Mode

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Step 5

Delete this registry value

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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_CURRENT_USER\Software\LilFreskeUS
    • Installed = 1
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\daa8b658
    • AV =
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\daa8b658
    • CPU = {Processor}
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\daa8b658
    • FirstInstallDate = 1663902731
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\daa8b658
    • GPU = {GPU Information}
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\daa8b658
    • IsAdmin = {Execution Privilege}
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\daa8b658
    • OSArchitecture = {OS Architecture}
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\daa8b658
    • OSCaption = {Windows Edition}
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\daa8b658
    • PatchTime = 0
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\daa8b658
    • PGDSE = 0
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\daa8b658
    • Servers = http://{BLOCKED}pxs7llf2t25fsbutlvvrjij4pmojugn75cmxnvoshmju6dzcad.onion
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\daa8b658
    • ServersVersion = 190
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\daa8b658
    • ServiceVersion =
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\daa8b658
    • UUID =
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\ResKit\Robocopy
    • JobDir = ::
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\ResKit\Robocopy
    • RetryMax = 1000000
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\ResKit\Robocopy
    • WaitTime = 30000
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
    • wextract_cleanup0 = rundll32.exe %System%\advpack.dll,DelNodeRunDLL32 "%User Temp%\IXP000.TMP\"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
    • wextract_cleanup1 = rundll32.exe %System%\advpack.dll,DelNodeRunDLL32 "%User Temp%\IXP001.TMP\"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
    • wextract_cleanup2 = rundll32.exe %System%\advpack.dll,DelNodeRunDLL32 "%User Temp%\IXP002.TMP\"

Step 6

Restore this modified registry value

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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\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender
    • DisableAntiSpyware = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender
    • DisableRoutinelyTakingAction = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection
    • DisableBehaviorMonitoring = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection
    • DisableIOAVProtection = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection
    • DisableOnAccessProtection = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection
    • DisableRawWriteNotification = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection
    • DisableRealtimeMonitoring = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection
    • DisableScanOnRealtimeEnable = 1

Step 7

Delete this registry key

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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_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\daa8b658
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\LilFreskeUS
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\ResKit
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\ResKit\Robocopy

Step 8

Search and delete this file

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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%\PowerControl\PowerControl_Svc.exe
  • %ProgramData%\DNTException\node.exe
  • %ProgramData%\DNTException\node.exe:89c91f4dc785841a9acf7a8ed2e5571c
  • %ProgramData%\DNTException\node.lib
  • %User Temp%\40707fdddbeb1cd0
  • %User Temp%\40707fdddbeb1cd0:ads
  • %User Temp%\Cab{4 random characters}.tmp
  • %User Temp%\db.dat
  • %User Temp%\db.dll
  • %User Temp%\is-I8M9R.tmp\{random characters}.tmp
  • %User Temp%\IXP000.TMP\Bulgaria.ppsm
  • %User Temp%\IXP000.TMP\Caps.exe.pif
  • %User Temp%\IXP000.TMP\Dealers.ppsm
  • %User Temp%\IXP000.TMP\Its.ppsm
  • %User Temp%\IXP000.TMP\UmREs.dll
  • %User Temp%\IXP001.TMP\Corner.accdt
  • %User Temp%\IXP001.TMP\lWYwfys.dll
  • %User Temp%\IXP001.TMP\Provide.accdt
  • %User Temp%\IXP001.TMP\Quite.exe.pif
  • %User Temp%\IXP001.TMP\Spotlight.accdt
  • %User Temp%\IXP002.TMP\bgqlbohwfci.bat
  • %User Temp%\IXP002.TMP\conhost.exe
  • %User Temp%\IXP002.TMP\ehduvdpzqc.dat
  • %User Temp%\IXP002.TMP\ehduvdpzqc.dat.1
  • %User Temp%\IXP002.TMP\ehduvdpzqc.dat.2
  • %User Temp%\IXP002.TMP\ehduvdpzqc.dat.3
  • %User Temp%\IXP002.TMP\ehduvdpzqc.dat.4
  • %User Temp%\IXP002.TMP\ehduvdpzqc.dat.5
  • %User Temp%\IXP002.TMP\ehduvdpzqc.dat.6
  • %User Temp%\IXP002.TMP\lmkuxmlws.dat
  • %User Temp%\QjYJ8gU8.u
  • %User Temp%\Setup Log {Installation Date} #001.txt
  • %User Temp%\Tar{4 random characters}.tmp
  • %Application Data%\Microsoft\Protect\oobeldr.exe
  • %Application Data%\NayQnjb\Ov84Cvv.exe
  • %User Profile%\Documents\{random characters}.exe
  • %User Profile%\Documents\UOqNCMGUcpkg8vc.palma
  • %User Profile%\Pictures\Adobe Films\{random characters}.exe
  • %User Profile%\Pictures\Minor Policy\{random characters}.exe

Step 9

Search and delete this folder

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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%\PowerControl
  • %ProgramData%\DNTException
  • %User Temp%\IXP000.TMP
  • %User Temp%\IXP001.TMP
  • %User Temp%\IXP002.TMP
  • %User Profile%\Pictures\Adobe Films
  • %User Profile%\Pictures\Minor Policy

Step 10

Restart in normal mode and scan your computer with your Trend Micro product for files detected as TrojanSpy.Win32.REDLINE.AKCRDD. 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 this Knowledge Base page for more information.

Step 11

Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as TrojanSpy.Win32.REDLINE.AKCRDD. 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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