Trojan.MSIL.INJECTOR.BH

 Analysis by: Francesca Villasanta

 ALIASES:

Trojan:MSIL/Dridex.EA!MTB (MICROSOFT); Win32:TrojanX-gen [Trj] (AVAST)

 PLATFORM:

Windows

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

  • Threat Type: Trojan

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

Infection Channel:

Downloaded from the Internet, Dropped by other malware

This Trojan 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:

11,126,147 bytes

File Type:

EXE

Memory Resident:

Yes

Initial Samples Received Date:

22 Mar 2023

Payload:

Connects to URLs/IPs, Modifies system registry, Drops files, Injects processes, Deletes files

Arrival Details

This Trojan 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 adds the following folders:

  • %User Temp%\is-{Random}.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-{Random}.tmp\_isetup
  • %ProgramData%\MyGuard
  • %ProgramData%\MyGuard\Log
  • %ProgramData%\MyGuard\Log\Cryptor Plus
  • %Program Files%\CryptorPlus
  • %Common Programs%\Cryptor Plus
  • %System%\CPTEMP
  • %System%\CPTEMP\CryptorPlus
  • %ProgramData%\MyGuard\CryptorTmp
  • %ProgramData%\MyGuard\CryptorTmp\{Date & Time}

(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).. %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.. %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).. %Common Programs% is the folder that contains common program groups for all users, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs on Windows Vista, 7, and 8.. %System% is the Windows system folder, where it usually is C:\Windows\System32 on all Windows operating system versions.)

It drops the following files:

  • %ProgramData%\MyGuard\Log\Cryptor Plus\{Date that the malware was executed}.log
  • %ProgramData%\MyGuard\CryptorTmp\{Date & Time}\System.zip
  • %ProgramData%\MyGuard\SetupTmp.exe
  • %System%\is-{Random Characters}.tmp\SetupTmp.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-{Another Random Characters}.tmp\_isetup\_RegDLL.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-{Another Random Characters}.tmp\_isetup\_shfoldr.dll
  • %Program Files%\CryptorPlus\unins000.dat
  • %Program Files%\CryptorPlus\unins000.exe
  • %System%\ptrwide.dll
  • %System%\fmsysotn.exe
  • %System%\DeElev.exe
  • %System%\elenon.dll
  • %System%\MGCrypto.dll
  • %System%\DrvOTInj32.exe
  • %System%\DrvOTInj64.exe
  • %System%\DllOTinj32V2.exe
  • %System%\ClipLDR32.exe
  • %System%\DeShFile.dll
  • %System%\GetOPath.dll
  • %System%\GetOpath.sys
  • %System%\OpenList.exe
  • %System%\HKOTAPI.dll
  • %System%\HKOTAPI64.dll
  • %System%\ClipOTPS.dll
  • %System%\ClipOTPS64.dll
  • %System%\HKOTCopy.dll
  • %System%\HKOTCopy64.dll
  • %System%\HKOTPrn.dll
  • %System%\HKOTPrn64.dll
  • %System%\HKOTPrev.dll
  • %System%\HKOTPrev64.dll
  • %System%\HKOTFileHelper.dll
  • %System%\HKOTFile.dll
  • %System%\HKOTFile64.dll
  • %System%\ClipOTPrn.dll
  • %System%\ItlsHKOT.Sys
  • %System%\ItlsHKOT64.sys
  • %System%\ItlsHKOTO.sys
  • %System%\ItlsHKOT64O.sys
  • %System%\FilesOTUse.dll
  • %System%\ItlsOTN.dll
  • %System%\ItlsinstdrvOT.exe
  • %System%\itlsNUOT.dll
  • %System%\drivers\ItlsOTN.sys
  • %System%\URLGrab.dll
  • %System%\MDIOTHook.dll
  • %System%\miscfunc.dll
  • %System%\AgentComMod.dll
  • %System%\Exfn.dll
  • %System%\MgCryptoSHA.dll
  • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\CPManager.exe
  • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\Ionic.zip.dll
  • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\MgNetLib.dll
  • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\MgNetLog.dll
  • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\Interop.SHDocVw.dll
  • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\Interop.TaskScheduler.dll
  • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\System.Net.Json.dll
  • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\CPLng.Dat
  • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\MyGuardTray.exe
  • %Common Programs%\Cryptor Plus\CPManager.lnk
  • %Common Programs%\Cryptor Plus\unins000.lnk
  • %System%\is-{Random}.tmp
  • %System%\drivers\is-{Random}.tmp
  • %Program Files%\CryptorPlus\is-{Random}.tmp

(Note: %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.. %System% is the Windows system folder, where it usually is C:\Windows\System32 on all Windows operating system versions.. %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).. %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).. %Common Programs% is the folder that contains common program groups for all users, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs on Windows Vista, 7, and 8.)

It adds the following processes:

  • "%ProgramData%\MyGuard\SetupTmp.exe" /Silent
  • "%User Temp%\is-{Random Characters}.tmp\SetupTmp.tmp" /SL5="${Random Numbers},{Random Numbers},{Random Numbers},%ProgramData%\MyGuard\SetupTmp.exe" /Silent
  • "cacls" "%ProgramData%\MyGuard" /T /C /E /P Everyone:F
  • "cacls" "%ProgramData%\CryptorPlus" /T /C /E /P Everyone:F
  • "%System%\instdrvOT.Exe"
  • "%Program Files%\CryptorPlus\CPManager.exe"
  • "%Program Files%\CryptorPlus\CPManager.exe" CPEXE
  • "%System%\ClipLDR32.exe "
  • "%Windows%\explorer.exe" %Program Files%\CryptorPlus\MyGuardTray.exe
  • "%System%\DrvOTInj32.Exe" LItlsHKOT/ITLSHKOT.sys/ItlsHKOT64.sys/HKOTAPI.DLL/HKOTAPI64.DLL/*/svchost.exe/

(Note: %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).. %System% is the Windows system folder, where it usually is C:\Windows\System32 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).. %Windows% is the Windows folder, where it usually is C:\Windows on all Windows operating system versions.)

Autostart Technique

This Trojan registers as a system service to ensure its automatic execution at every system startup by adding the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\
services\ItlsOTN\Instances\
ItlsOTN Instance
Altitude = 145600.4

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\
services\ItlsOTN\Instances\
ItlsOTN Instance
Flags = 0

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\
services\ItlsHKOT
Type = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\
services\ItlsHKOT
ErrorControl = 0

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\
services\ItlsHKOT
Start = 4

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\
services\ItlsHKOT
ImagePath = \??\%System%\ITLSHKOT.sys

HKLM\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\
services\ItlsOTN\Instances
DefaultInstance = ItlsOTN Instance

Other System Modifications

This Trojan adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
.cpd
" " = cpdfile

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
cpdfile\shell\cpdopen\
command
" " = %Program Files%\CryptorPlus\CPManager.exe %1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\msvcr100.dll = 3

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\msvcp100.dll = 3

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\ptrwide.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\fmsysotn.exe = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\DeElev.exe = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\elenon.dll = 2

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\MGCrypto.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\DrvOTInj32.exe = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\DrvOTInj64.exe = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\DeShFile.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\GetOPath.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\GetOpath.sys = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\OpenList.exe = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\HKOTAPI.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\HKOTAPI64.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\ClipOTPS.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\ClipOTPS64.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\HKOTCopy.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\HKOTCopy64.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\HKOTPrn.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\HKOTPrev.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\HKOTPrn64.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\HKOTPrev64.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\HKOTFileHelper.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\HKOTFile.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\HKOTFile64.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\ClipOTPrn.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\ItlsHKOT.Sys = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\ItlsHKOT64.Sys = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\ItlsHKOTO.sys = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\ItlsHKOT64O.sys = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\FilesOTUse.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\FilesOTUse.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\URLGrab.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\MDIOTHook.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\Exfn.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\MgCryptoSHA.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
Program Files%\CryptroPlus\CPManager.exe = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%Program Files%\CryptroPlus\Ionic.zip.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%Program Files%\CryptroPlus\MgNetLib.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%Program Files%\CryptroPlus\MgNetLog.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%Program Files%\CryptroPlus\Interop.SHDocVw.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%Program Files%\CryptroPlus\Interop.TaskScheduler.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%Program Files%\CryptroPlus\System.Net.Json.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ITM System\
MyGuard Cryptor PLUS
Templateever = 4.0.1.9

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-UniCode_is1
Inno Setup: Setup Version = 5.2.3

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-UniCode_is1
Inno Setup: App Path = %Program Files%\CryptorPlus\

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-UniCode_is1
Inno Setup: Icon Group = Cryptor Plus

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-UniCode_is1
Inno Setup: User = {User name}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-UniCode_is1
DisplayIcon = %Program Files%\CryptorPlus\CPManager.exe

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-UniCode_is1
UninstallString = %Program Files%\CryptorPlus\unins000.exe

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-UniCode_is1
QuietUninstallString = "%Program Files%\CryptorPlus\unins000.exe" /SILENT

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-UniCode_is1
Publisher = INZENT, Inc.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-UniCode_is1
URLInfoAbout = http://www.{BLOCKED}t.com/

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-UniCode_is1
NoModify = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-UniCode_is1
NoRepair = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-UniCode_is1
InstallDate = {Date Malware Installed}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ITM System\
MyGuard Client
Templatever = 4.0.1.9

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ITM System\
MyGuard Client
curURL =

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%Program Files%\CryptroPlus\System.Net.Json.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%Program Files%\CryptroPlus\MyGuardTray.exe = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
%System%\HKOTPrev.dll = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-UniCode_is1
InstallLocation = Program Files%\CryptorPlus\

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-UniCode_is1
DisplayName = CryptorPlus Manager Remove

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs\
%System%\drivers
ItlsOTN.sys = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs\
%Program Files%\CryptorPlus
CPLng.Dat = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs\
%Program Files%\CryptorPlus
MyGuardTray.exe = 1

Other Details

This Trojan adds the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
.cpd

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
cpdfile

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
cpdfile\shell

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
cpdfile\shell\cdpopen

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
cpdfile\shell\cdpopen\
command

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ITM System

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ITM System\
MyGuard Client

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ITM System\
MyGuard Cryptor PLUS

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ITM System\
OtherInfo

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ITM System\
OtherInfo\Injection

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-Unicode_is1

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cpd

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\cpdfile

It connects to the following possibly malicious URL:

  • http://{BLOCKED}cb.com/MFEwTzBNMEswSTAJBgUrDgMCGgUABBQwF4prw9S7mCbCEHD%2Fyl6nWPkczAQUe1tFz6%2FOy3r9MZIaarbzRutXSFACEHGgtzaV3bGvwjsrmhjuVMs%3D
  • http://{BLOCKED}cd.com/MFEwTzBNMEswSTAJBgUrDgMCGgUABBSFBjxN%2BWY73bfUnSOp7HDKJ%2Fbx0wQUV4abVLi%2BpimK5PbC4hMYiYXN3LcCEEGrqHASLczL8h4qpdWGdb0%3D

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine:

9.800

FIRST VSAPI PATTERN FILE:

18.340.03

FIRST VSAPI PATTERN DATE:

24 Mar 2023

VSAPI OPR PATTERN File:

18.341.00

VSAPI OPR PATTERN Date:

25 Mar 2023

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.XXPE50FSX032

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, and then 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\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\ItlsOTN\Instances\ItlsOTN Instance
    • Altitude = 145600.4
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\ItlsOTN\Instances\ItlsOTN Instance
    • Flags = 0
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\ItlsHKOT
    • Type = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\ItlsHKOT
    • ErrorControl = 0
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\ItlsHKOT
    • Start = 4
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\ItlsHKOT
    • ImagePath = \??\%System%\ITLSHKOT.sys
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\ItlsOTN\Instances
    • DefaultInstance = ItlsOTN Instance

Step 5

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\Classes\.cpd
    • " " = cpdfile
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\cpdfile\shell\cpdopen\command
    • " " = %Program Files%\CryptorPlus\CPManager.exe %1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\msvcr100.dll = 3
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\msvcp100.dll = 3
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\ptrwide.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\fmsysotn.exe = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\DeElev.exe = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\elenon.dll = 2
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\MGCrypto.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\DrvOTInj32.exe = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\DrvOTInj64.exe = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\DeShFile.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\GetOPath.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\GetOpath.sys = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\OpenList.exe = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\HKOTAPI.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\HKOTAPI64.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\ClipOTPS.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\ClipOTPS64.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\HKOTCopy.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\HKOTCopy64.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\HKOTPrn.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\HKOTPrn64.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\HKOTPrev.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\HKOTPrev64.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\HKOTFileHelper.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\HKOTFile.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\HKOTFile64.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\ClipOTPrn.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\ItlsHKOT.Sys = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\ItlsHKOT64.Sys = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\ItlsHKOTO.sys = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\ItlsHKOT64O.sys = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\FilesOTUse.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\drivers\ItlsOTN.sys = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\URLGrab.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\MDIOTHook.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\Exfn.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %System%\MgCryptoSHA.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\CPManager.exe = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\Ionic.zip.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\MgNetLib.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\MgNetLog.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\Interop.SHDocVw.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\Interop.TaskScheduler.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\System.Net.Json.dll = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\CPLng.Dat = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
    • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\MyGuardTray.exe = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ITM System\MyGuard Cryptor PLUS
    • Templateever = 4.0.1.9
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-Unicode_is1
    • Inno Setup: Setup Version = 5.2.3
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-Unicode_is1
    • Inno Setup: App Path = %Program Files%\CryptorPlus\
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-Unicode_is1
    • InstallLocation = %Program Files%\CryptorPlus\
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-Unicode_is1
    • Inno Setup: Icon Group = Cryptor Plus
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-Unicode_is1
    • Inno Setup: User = {User name}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-Unicode_is1
    • DisplayIcon = %Program Files%\CryptorPlus\CPManager.exe
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-Unicode_is1
    • UninstallString = %Program Files%\CryptorPlus\unins000.exe
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-Unicode_is1
    • QuietUninstallString = "%Program Files%\CryptorPlus\unins000.exe" /SILENT
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-Unicode_is1
    • Publisher = INZENT, Inc.
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-Unicode_is1
    • URLInfoAbout = http://www.{BLOCKED}t.com/
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-Unicode_is1
    • NoModify = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-Unicode_is1
    • NoRepair = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-Unicode_is1
    • InstallDate = {Date Malware Installed}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ITM System\MyGuard Client
    • SetupTmpVersion = 4.0.1.9
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ITM System\OtherInfo\Injection
    • HKOTAPI.DLL = 1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ITM System\
    • MyGuard Client
    • curURL =

  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
    • Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
    • MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-UniCode_is1
    • DisplayName = CryptorPlus Manager Remove

Step 6

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_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
    • .cpd
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\cpdfile\shell\cdpopen\
    • command
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\cpdfile\shell\
    • cdpopen
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\cpdfile\
    • shell
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
    • cpdfile
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ITM System\
    • MyGuard Client
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ITM System\
    • MyGuard Cryptor PLUS
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ITM System\OtherInfo\
    • Injection
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ITM System\
    • OtherInfo
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\
    • ITM System
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
    • MyGuard CryptorPlus-Install-Unicode_is1
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cpd
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\cpdfile\shell\cpdopen\command

Step 7

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.
  • %ProgramData%\MyGuard\Log\Cryptor Plus\{Date that the malware was executed}.log
  • %ProgramData%\MyGuard\CryptorTmp\{Date & Time}\System.zip
  • %ProgramData%\MyGuard\SetupTmp.exe
  • %Program Files%\CryptorPlus\unins000.dat
  • %Program Files%\CryptorPlus\unins000.exe
  • %System%\ptrwide.dll
  • %System%\fmsysotn.exe
  • %System%\DeElev.exe
  • %System%\elenon.dll
  • %System%\MGCrypto.dll
  • %System%\DrvOTInj32.exe
  • %System%\DrvOTInj64.exe
  • %System%\DllOTinj32V2.exe
  • %System%\ClipLDR32.exe
  • %System%\DeShFile.dll
  • %System%\GetOPath.dll
  • %System%\GetOpath.sys
  • %System%\OpenList.exe
  • %System%\HKOTAPI.dll
  • %System%\HKOTAPI64.dll
  • %System%\ClipOTPS.dll
  • %System%\ClipOTPS64.dll
  • %System%\HKOTCopy.dll
  • %System%\HKOTCopy64.dll
  • %System%\HKOTPrn.dll
  • %System%\HKOTPrn64.dll
  • %System%\HKOTPrev.dll
  • %System%\HKOTPrev64.dll
  • %System%\HKOTFileHelper.dll
  • %System%\HKOTFile.dll
  • %System%\HKOTFile64.dll
  • %System%\ClipOTPrn.dll
  • %System%\ItlsHKOT.Sys
  • %System%\ItlsHKOT64.sys
  • %System%\ItlsHKOTO.sys
  • %System%\ItlsHKOT64O.sys
  • %System%\FilesOTUse.dll
  • %System%\ItlsOTN.dll
  • %System%\ItlsinstdrvOT.exe
  • %System%\itlsNUOT.dll
  • %System%\drivers\ItlsOTN.sys
  • %System%\URLGrab.dll
  • %System%\MDIOTHook.dll
  • %System%\miscfunc.dll
  • %System%\AgentComMod.dll
  • %System%\Exfn.dll
  • %System%\MgCryptoSHA.dll
  • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\CPManager.exe
  • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\Ionic.zip.dll
  • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\MgNetLib.dll
  • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\MgNetLog.dll
  • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\Interop.SHDocVw.dll
  • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\Interop.TaskScheduler.dll
  • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\System.Net.Json.dll
  • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\CPLng.Dat
  • %Program Files%\CryptroPlus\MyGuardTray.exe
  • %Common Programs%\Cryptor Plus\CPManager.lnk
  • %Common Programs%\Cryptor Plus\unins000.lnk
  • %System%\is-{Random Characters}.tmp\SetupTmp.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-{Another Random Characters}.tmp\_isetup\_RegDLL.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-{Another Random Characters}.tmp\_isetup\_shfoldr.dll
  • %System%\is-{Random}.tmp
  • %System%\drivers\is-{Random}.tmp
  • %Program Files%\CryptorPlus\is-{Random}.tmp

Step 8

Search and delete these folders

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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.
  • %ProgramData%\MyGuard\Log\Cryptor Plus
  • %ProgramData%\MyGuard\Log
  • %ProgramData%\MyGuard
  • %Program Files%\CryptorPlus
  • %Common Programs%\Cryptor Plus
  • %System%\CPTEMP
  • %User Temp%\is-{Random}.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-{Random}.tmp\_isetup
  • %System%\CPTEMP\CryptorPlus
  • %ProgramData%\MyGuard\CryptorTmp
  • %ProgramData%\MyGuard\CryptorTmp\{Date & Time}

Step 9

Restart in normal mode and scan your computer with your Trend Micro product for files detected as Trojan.MSIL.INJECTOR.BH. 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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