CRCK_KEYGEN.SM
CrackTool.Agent (Malwarebytes)
Windows
Threat Type: Cracking Application
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted:
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This cracking application may be unknowingly downloaded by a user while visiting malicious websites. It may be manually installed by a user.
It generates serial numbers to crack into programs that need valid serial numbers for the programs to function fully.
However, as of this writing, the said sites are inaccessible.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Arrival Details
This cracking application may be unknowingly downloaded by a user while visiting malicious websites.
It may be manually installed by a user.
Cracker Routine
This cracking application generates serial numbers to crack into programs that need valid serial numbers for the programs to function fully.
Other Details
This cracking application connects to the following possibly malicious URL:
- http://get.{BLOCKED}asse3.xyz/launch_reb.php?p=sevenzip&tid={ID_1}&pid={ID_2}&n={Value}&b_typ=pe
- http://{BLOCKED}wer45.xyz/launch_reb.php?p=sevenzip&tid={ID_1}&pid={ID_2}&n={Value}&b_typ=pe
However, as of this writing, the said sites are inaccessible.
SOLUTION
Step 1
Before doing any scans, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 users must disable System Restore to allow full scanning of their computers.
Step 2
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as CRCK_KEYGEN.SM. 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.
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