TROJ_DROPPE.TU


 PLATFORM:

Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003

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

  • Threat Type: Trojan

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW


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:

73,216 bytes

File Type:

EXE

Memory Resident:

No

Initial Samples Received Date:

13 Dec 2013

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 creates the following folders:

  • %Windows%\zkH
  • %Windows%\zkH\hpad
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads
  • %Windows%\zkH\iets
  • %Program Files%\Common Files\PushWare

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

Autostart Technique

This Trojan registers itself as a BHO to ensure its automatic execution every time Internet Explorer is used by adding the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Browser Helper Objects\{9A4DDA61-1D3A-49B7-9849-DAC6CD30A393}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Browser Helper Objects\{0EE16FA9-E135-43B5-8236-A0CC75F60BB6}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Browser Helper Objects\{11F09AFE-75AD-4E52-AB43-E09E9351CE17}

Other System Modifications

This Trojan deletes the following files:

  • %User Temp%\nsc24.tmp

(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, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista and 7.)

It adds the following registry keys:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Urlnav.Nav.1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Urlnav.Nav.1\CLSID

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Urlnav.Nav

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Urlnav.Nav\CLSID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{9A4DDA61-1D3A-49B7-9849-DAC6CD30A393}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{9A4DDA61-1D3A-49B7-9849-DAC6CD30A393}\ProgID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{9A4DDA61-1D3A-49B7-9849-DAC6CD30A393}\VersionIndependentProgID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{9A4DDA61-1D3A-49B7-9849-DAC6CD30A393}\InprocServer32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{40195CA5-4EA4-4B10-88B3-5659A0A5310B}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{40195CA5-4EA4-4B10-88B3-5659A0A5310B}\1.0

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{40195CA5-4EA4-4B10-88B3-5659A0A5310B}\1.0\
FLAGS

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{40195CA5-4EA4-4B10-88B3-5659A0A5310B}\1.0\
0

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{40195CA5-4EA4-4B10-88B3-5659A0A5310B}\1.0\
0\win32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{40195CA5-4EA4-4B10-88B3-5659A0A5310B}\1.0\
HELPDIR

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{ED2676C8-F22C-4E60-9812-E2851B2AD210}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{ED2676C8-F22C-4E60-9812-E2851B2AD210}\ProxyStubClsid

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{ED2676C8-F22C-4E60-9812-E2851B2AD210}\ProxyStubClsid32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{ED2676C8-F22C-4E60-9812-E2851B2AD210}\TypeLib

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MicroPlugins\
Common

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
ContentMatch

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Urladv.Adv.1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Urladv.Adv.1\CLSID

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Urladv.Adv

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Urladv.Adv\CLSID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Urladv.Adv\CurVer

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{0EE16FA9-E135-43B5-8236-A0CC75F60BB6}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{0EE16FA9-E135-43B5-8236-A0CC75F60BB6}\ProgID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{0EE16FA9-E135-43B5-8236-A0CC75F60BB6}\VersionIndependentProgID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{0EE16FA9-E135-43B5-8236-A0CC75F60BB6}\Programmable

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{0EE16FA9-E135-43B5-8236-A0CC75F60BB6}\InprocServer32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{0EE16FA9-E135-43B5-8236-A0CC75F60BB6}\TypeLib

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{8003D2E5-F50C-4DC2-9670-C44ABCABCE02}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{8003D2E5-F50C-4DC2-9670-C44ABCABCE02}\1.0

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{8003D2E5-F50C-4DC2-9670-C44ABCABCE02}\1.0\
FLAGS

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{8003D2E5-F50C-4DC2-9670-C44ABCABCE02}\1.0\
0

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{8003D2E5-F50C-4DC2-9670-C44ABCABCE02}\1.0\
0\win32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{8003D2E5-F50C-4DC2-9670-C44ABCABCE02}\1.0\
HELPDIR

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{649FBF2D-FE00-44E6-8A98-B4350960D943}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{649FBF2D-FE00-44E6-8A98-B4350960D943}\ProxyStubClsid

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{649FBF2D-FE00-44E6-8A98-B4350960D943}\ProxyStubClsid32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{649FBF2D-FE00-44E6-8A98-B4350960D943}\TypeLib

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Microsoft.IE

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\NewCosoMediumPop.PopCoso.1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
NewCosoMediumPop.PopCoso.1\CLSID

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\NewCosoMediumPop.PopCoso

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
NewCosoMediumPop.PopCoso\CLSID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
NewCosoMediumPop.PopCoso\CurVer

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{CDE9EB54-A08E-4570-B748-13F5DDB5781C}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{CDE9EB54-A08E-4570-B748-13F5DDB5781C}\ProgID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{CDE9EB54-A08E-4570-B748-13F5DDB5781C}\VersionIndependentProgID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{CDE9EB54-A08E-4570-B748-13F5DDB5781C}\Programmable

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{CDE9EB54-A08E-4570-B748-13F5DDB5781C}\InprocServer32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{CDE9EB54-A08E-4570-B748-13F5DDB5781C}\TypeLib

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\NexyAdPopup.AYLogic.1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
NexyAdPopup.AYLogic.1\CLSID

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\NexyAdPopup.AYLogic

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
NexyAdPopup.AYLogic\CLSID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
NexyAdPopup.AYLogic\CurVer

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{11F09AFE-75AD-4E52-AB43-E09E9351CE17}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{11F09AFE-75AD-4E52-AB43-E09E9351CE17}\ProgID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{11F09AFE-75AD-4E52-AB43-E09E9351CE17}\VersionIndependentProgID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{11F09AFE-75AD-4E52-AB43-E09E9351CE17}\Programmable

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{11F09AFE-75AD-4E52-AB43-E09E9351CE17}\InprocServer32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{11F09AFE-75AD-4E52-AB43-E09E9351CE17}\TypeLib

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{DE2267BD-B163-407F-9E8D-6ADEC771E7AB}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{DE2267BD-B163-407F-9E8D-6ADEC771E7AB}\1.0

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{DE2267BD-B163-407F-9E8D-6ADEC771E7AB}\1.0\
FLAGS

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{DE2267BD-B163-407F-9E8D-6ADEC771E7AB}\1.0\
0

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{DE2267BD-B163-407F-9E8D-6ADEC771E7AB}\1.0\
0\win32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
TypeLib\{DE2267BD-B163-407F-9E8D-6ADEC771E7AB}\1.0\
HELPDIR

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{0AD3AB16-6D0E-4F04-8660-FB1F36BC2DC0}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{0AD3AB16-6D0E-4F04-8660-FB1F36BC2DC0}\ProxyStubClsid

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{0AD3AB16-6D0E-4F04-8660-FB1F36BC2DC0}\ProxyStubClsid32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{0AD3AB16-6D0E-4F04-8660-FB1F36BC2DC0}\TypeLib

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{50C4CDD9-22D7-49FF-AC6D-7D4D528A3AB2}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{50C4CDD9-22D7-49FF-AC6D-7D4D528A3AB2}\ProxyStubClsid

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{50C4CDD9-22D7-49FF-AC6D-7D4D528A3AB2}\ProxyStubClsid32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{50C4CDD9-22D7-49FF-AC6D-7D4D528A3AB2}\TypeLib

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\cpush

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\cpush\
update

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{11F09AFD-75AD-4E51-AB43-E09E9351CE16}\
InprocServer32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BMY

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Microsoft.PubIE

It adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main
Error Dlg Displayed On Every Error = "no"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\New Windows
PopupMgr = "no"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{9A4DDA61-1D3A-49B7-9849-DAC6CD30A393}\InprocServer32
ThreadingModel = "Apartment"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{ED2676C8-F22C-4E60-9812-E2851B2AD210}\TypeLib
Version = "1.0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MicroPlugins\
Common
param = "sid=ad"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MicroPlugins\
Common
size = "1fa586"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MicroPlugins\
Common
tlen = "2d99ef"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MicroPlugins\
Common
backup = "1a66d"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
ContentMatch
DisplayName = "Adsense based PopAd"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
ContentMatch
UninstallString = "%Program Files%\Common Files\PushWare\Uninst.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{0EE16FA9-E135-43B5-8236-A0CC75F60BB6}\InprocServer32
ThreadingModel = "Apartment"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{649FBF2D-FE00-44E6-8A98-B4350960D943}\TypeLib
Version = "1.0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{CDE9EB54-A08E-4570-B748-13F5DDB5781C}\InprocServer32
ThreadingModel = "apartment"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{11F09AFE-75AD-4E52-AB43-E09E9351CE17}\InprocServer32
ThreadingModel = "apartment"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{0AD3AB16-6D0E-4F04-8660-FB1F36BC2DC0}\TypeLib
Version = "1.0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{50C4CDD9-22D7-49FF-AC6D-7D4D528A3AB2}\TypeLib
Version = "1.0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\cpush\
update
Ad_Version = "1,2,5,0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BMY
HidePop = "0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BMY
SifuNav = "0"

It modifies the following registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\BROWSE\
SCRIPT_ERROR_CACHE
CheckedValue = "yes"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is yes.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\BROWSE\
SCRIPT_ERROR_CACHE
DefaultValue = "yes"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is no.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\BROWSE\
SCRIPT_ERROR_CACHE
UncheckedValue = "no"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is no.)

It deletes the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Browser Helper Objects\{18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Extensions\{FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Browser Helper Objects\{11F09AFD-75AD-4E51-AB43-E09E9351CE16}

Dropping Routine

This Trojan drops the following files:

  • %System%\drivers\HideSys.sys
  • %Windows%\zkH\flist.bin
  • %Windows%\zkH\iets\ad25414.txt
  • %Windows%\zkH\hpad\ttserver.txt
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\webndis.txt
  • %Windows%\zkH\First.txt
  • %Windows%\zkH\htvtcx.exe
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\shock.txt
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\webndis.exe
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\urlnav.txt
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\shock.exe
  • %Windows%\zkH\MiniIE.txt
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\whitelist.txt
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\whitelist.dat
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\tray.txt
  • %Windows%\zkH\hpad\ttserver.exe
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\urlnav.dll
  • %Windows%\zkH\MiniIE.exe
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\tray.exe
  • %System%\drivers\WebNdis.sys
  • %User Temp%\nsn27.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Common Files\PushWare\Uninst.exe
  • %Program Files%\Common Files\PushWare\cpush.dll
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\shock.dat
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\shock.dll
  • %Windows%\he1p
  • %Windows%\zkH\hpad\configWord.cf
  • %Windows%\zkH\hpad\private.exe
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\services.exe
  • %User Temp%\gnwfoda.txt
  • %User Temp%\lppzvfd.txt
  • %Windows%\zkH\iets\ad25414.exe
  • %User Temp%\cpgfapq.txt
  • %User Temp%\zfabzem.txt
  • %User Temp%\ngaqjgh.txt
  • %User Temp%\mzkwxcs.txt
  • %User Temp%\qrdabbi.txt
  • %User Temp%\mcmckiq.txt
  • %User Temp%\kpgsqji.txt

(Note: %System% is the Windows system folder, which is usually C:\Windows\System32.. %Windows% is the Windows folder, which is usually C:\Windows.. %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista and 7.. %Program Files% is the default Program Files folder, usually C:\Program Files in Windows 2000, Server 2003, and XP (32-bit), Vista (32-bit), and 7 (32-bit), or C:\Program Files (x86) in Windows XP (64-bit), Vista (64-bit), and 7 (64-bit).)

Other Details

This Trojan connects to the following possibly malicious URL:

  • http://ad.{BLOCKED}r.cn/static/hotkey.txt

This report is generated via an automated analysis system.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine:

9.300

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

Close all opened browser windows

Step 3

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_CLASSES_ROOT
    • Urlnav.Nav.1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Urlnav.Nav.1
    • CLSID
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
    • Urlnav.Nav
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Urlnav.Nav
    • CLSID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID
    • {9A4DDA61-1D3A-49B7-9849-DAC6CD30A393}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{9A4DDA61-1D3A-49B7-9849-DAC6CD30A393}
    • ProgID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{9A4DDA61-1D3A-49B7-9849-DAC6CD30A393}
    • VersionIndependentProgID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{9A4DDA61-1D3A-49B7-9849-DAC6CD30A393}
    • InprocServer32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib
    • {40195CA5-4EA4-4B10-88B3-5659A0A5310B}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{40195CA5-4EA4-4B10-88B3-5659A0A5310B}
    • 1.0
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{40195CA5-4EA4-4B10-88B3-5659A0A5310B}\1.0
    • FLAGS
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{40195CA5-4EA4-4B10-88B3-5659A0A5310B}\1.0
    • 0
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{40195CA5-4EA4-4B10-88B3-5659A0A5310B}\1.0\0
    • win32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{40195CA5-4EA4-4B10-88B3-5659A0A5310B}\1.0
    • HELPDIR
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface
    • {ED2676C8-F22C-4E60-9812-E2851B2AD210}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{ED2676C8-F22C-4E60-9812-E2851B2AD210}
    • ProxyStubClsid
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{ED2676C8-F22C-4E60-9812-E2851B2AD210}
    • ProxyStubClsid32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{ED2676C8-F22C-4E60-9812-E2851B2AD210}
    • TypeLib
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MicroPlugins
    • Common
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
    • ContentMatch
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
    • Urladv.Adv.1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Urladv.Adv.1
    • CLSID
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
    • Urladv.Adv
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Urladv.Adv
    • CLSID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Urladv.Adv
    • CurVer
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID
    • {0EE16FA9-E135-43B5-8236-A0CC75F60BB6}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{0EE16FA9-E135-43B5-8236-A0CC75F60BB6}
    • ProgID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{0EE16FA9-E135-43B5-8236-A0CC75F60BB6}
    • VersionIndependentProgID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{0EE16FA9-E135-43B5-8236-A0CC75F60BB6}
    • Programmable
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{0EE16FA9-E135-43B5-8236-A0CC75F60BB6}
    • InprocServer32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{0EE16FA9-E135-43B5-8236-A0CC75F60BB6}
    • TypeLib
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib
    • {8003D2E5-F50C-4DC2-9670-C44ABCABCE02}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{8003D2E5-F50C-4DC2-9670-C44ABCABCE02}
    • 1.0
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{8003D2E5-F50C-4DC2-9670-C44ABCABCE02}\1.0
    • FLAGS
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{8003D2E5-F50C-4DC2-9670-C44ABCABCE02}\1.0
    • 0
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{8003D2E5-F50C-4DC2-9670-C44ABCABCE02}\1.0\0
    • win32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{8003D2E5-F50C-4DC2-9670-C44ABCABCE02}\1.0
    • HELPDIR
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface
    • {649FBF2D-FE00-44E6-8A98-B4350960D943}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{649FBF2D-FE00-44E6-8A98-B4350960D943}
    • ProxyStubClsid
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{649FBF2D-FE00-44E6-8A98-B4350960D943}
    • ProxyStubClsid32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{649FBF2D-FE00-44E6-8A98-B4350960D943}
    • TypeLib
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
    • Microsoft.IE
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
    • NewCosoMediumPop.PopCoso.1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\NewCosoMediumPop.PopCoso.1
    • CLSID
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
    • NewCosoMediumPop.PopCoso
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\NewCosoMediumPop.PopCoso
    • CLSID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\NewCosoMediumPop.PopCoso
    • CurVer
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID
    • {CDE9EB54-A08E-4570-B748-13F5DDB5781C}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{CDE9EB54-A08E-4570-B748-13F5DDB5781C}
    • ProgID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{CDE9EB54-A08E-4570-B748-13F5DDB5781C}
    • VersionIndependentProgID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{CDE9EB54-A08E-4570-B748-13F5DDB5781C}
    • Programmable
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{CDE9EB54-A08E-4570-B748-13F5DDB5781C}
    • InprocServer32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{CDE9EB54-A08E-4570-B748-13F5DDB5781C}
    • TypeLib
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
    • NexyAdPopup.AYLogic.1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\NexyAdPopup.AYLogic.1
    • CLSID
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
    • NexyAdPopup.AYLogic
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\NexyAdPopup.AYLogic
    • CLSID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\NexyAdPopup.AYLogic
    • CurVer
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID
    • {11F09AFE-75AD-4E52-AB43-E09E9351CE17}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{11F09AFE-75AD-4E52-AB43-E09E9351CE17}
    • ProgID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{11F09AFE-75AD-4E52-AB43-E09E9351CE17}
    • VersionIndependentProgID
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{11F09AFE-75AD-4E52-AB43-E09E9351CE17}
    • Programmable
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{11F09AFE-75AD-4E52-AB43-E09E9351CE17}
    • InprocServer32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{11F09AFE-75AD-4E52-AB43-E09E9351CE17}
    • TypeLib
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib
    • {DE2267BD-B163-407F-9E8D-6ADEC771E7AB}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{DE2267BD-B163-407F-9E8D-6ADEC771E7AB}
    • 1.0
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{DE2267BD-B163-407F-9E8D-6ADEC771E7AB}\1.0
    • FLAGS
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{DE2267BD-B163-407F-9E8D-6ADEC771E7AB}\1.0
    • 0
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{DE2267BD-B163-407F-9E8D-6ADEC771E7AB}\1.0\0
    • win32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{DE2267BD-B163-407F-9E8D-6ADEC771E7AB}\1.0
    • HELPDIR
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface
    • {0AD3AB16-6D0E-4F04-8660-FB1F36BC2DC0}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{0AD3AB16-6D0E-4F04-8660-FB1F36BC2DC0}
    • ProxyStubClsid
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{0AD3AB16-6D0E-4F04-8660-FB1F36BC2DC0}
    • ProxyStubClsid32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{0AD3AB16-6D0E-4F04-8660-FB1F36BC2DC0}
    • TypeLib
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface
    • {50C4CDD9-22D7-49FF-AC6D-7D4D528A3AB2}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{50C4CDD9-22D7-49FF-AC6D-7D4D528A3AB2}
    • ProxyStubClsid
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{50C4CDD9-22D7-49FF-AC6D-7D4D528A3AB2}
    • ProxyStubClsid32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{50C4CDD9-22D7-49FF-AC6D-7D4D528A3AB2}
    • TypeLib
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
    • cpush
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\cpush
    • update
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{11F09AFD-75AD-4E51-AB43-E09E9351CE16}
    • InprocServer32
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
    • BMY
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
    • Microsoft.PubIE

Step 4

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\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
    • Error Dlg Displayed On Every Error = "no"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\New Windows
    • PopupMgr = "no"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{9A4DDA61-1D3A-49B7-9849-DAC6CD30A393}\InprocServer32
    • ThreadingModel = "Apartment"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{ED2676C8-F22C-4E60-9812-E2851B2AD210}\TypeLib
    • Version = "1.0"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MicroPlugins\Common
    • param = "sid=ad"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MicroPlugins\Common
    • size = "1fa586"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MicroPlugins\Common
    • tlen = "2d99ef"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MicroPlugins\Common
    • backup = "1a66d"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\ContentMatch
    • DisplayName = "Adsense based PopAd"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\ContentMatch
    • UninstallString = "%Program Files%\Common Files\PushWare\Uninst.exe"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{0EE16FA9-E135-43B5-8236-A0CC75F60BB6}\InprocServer32
    • ThreadingModel = "Apartment"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{649FBF2D-FE00-44E6-8A98-B4350960D943}\TypeLib
    • Version = "1.0"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{CDE9EB54-A08E-4570-B748-13F5DDB5781C}\InprocServer32
    • ThreadingModel = "apartment"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{11F09AFE-75AD-4E52-AB43-E09E9351CE17}\InprocServer32
    • ThreadingModel = "apartment"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{0AD3AB16-6D0E-4F04-8660-FB1F36BC2DC0}\TypeLib
    • Version = "1.0"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{50C4CDD9-22D7-49FF-AC6D-7D4D528A3AB2}\TypeLib
    • Version = "1.0"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\cpush\update
    • Ad_Version = "1,2,5,0"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BMY
    • HidePop = "0"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BMY
    • SifuNav = "0"

Step 5

Restore these modified registry values

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Important:Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this only if you know how to or you can seek your system administrator's help. You may also check out this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.

  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\BROWSE\SCRIPT_ERROR_CACHE
    • From: CheckedValue = "yes"
      To: CheckedValue = ""yes""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\BROWSE\SCRIPT_ERROR_CACHE
    • From: DefaultValue = "yes"
      To: DefaultValue = ""no""
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\BROWSE\SCRIPT_ERROR_CACHE
    • From: UncheckedValue = "no"
      To: UncheckedValue = ""no""

Step 6

Search and delete these components

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There may be some components 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.
  • %System%\drivers\HideSys.sys
  • %Windows%\zkH\flist.bin
  • %Windows%\zkH\iets\ad25414.txt
  • %Windows%\zkH\hpad\ttserver.txt
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\webndis.txt
  • %Windows%\zkH\First.txt
  • %Windows%\zkH\htvtcx.exe
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\shock.txt
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\webndis.exe
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\urlnav.txt
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\shock.exe
  • %Windows%\zkH\MiniIE.txt
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\whitelist.txt
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\whitelist.dat
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\tray.txt
  • %Windows%\zkH\hpad\ttserver.exe
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\urlnav.dll
  • %Windows%\zkH\MiniIE.exe
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\tray.exe
  • %System%\drivers\WebNdis.sys
  • %User Temp%\nsn27.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Common Files\PushWare\Uninst.exe
  • %Program Files%\Common Files\PushWare\cpush.dll
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\shock.dat
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\shock.dll
  • %Windows%\he1p
  • %Windows%\zkH\hpad\configWord.cf
  • %Windows%\zkH\hpad\private.exe
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads\services.exe
  • %User Temp%\gnwfoda.txt
  • %User Temp%\lppzvfd.txt
  • %Windows%\zkH\iets\ad25414.exe
  • %User Temp%\cpgfapq.txt
  • %User Temp%\zfabzem.txt
  • %User Temp%\ngaqjgh.txt
  • %User Temp%\mzkwxcs.txt
  • %User Temp%\qrdabbi.txt
  • %User Temp%\mcmckiq.txt
  • %User Temp%\kpgsqji.txt

Step 7

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.
  • %Windows%\zkH
  • %Windows%\zkH\hpad
  • %Windows%\zkH\ads
  • %Windows%\zkH\iets
  • %Program Files%\Common Files\PushWare

Step 8

Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as TROJ_DROPPE.TU. 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 9

Restore this file from backup only Microsoft-related files will be restored. If this malware/grayware also deleted files related to programs that are not from Microsoft, please reinstall those programs on you computer again.

  • %User Temp%\nsc24.tmp

Step 10

Restore these deleted registry keys/values from backup

*Note: Only Microsoft-related keys/values will be restored. If the malware/grayware also deleted registry keys/values related to programs that are not from Microsoft, please reinstall those programs on your computer.

  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects
    • {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions
    • {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects
    • {11F09AFD-75AD-4E51-AB43-E09E9351CE16}


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