TSPY_ONLINEG.MCS
Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Server 2003
Threat Type: Trojan
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted:
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This is Trend Micro's semi-generic detection for files that exhibit the same behavior as TSPY_ONLINEG or TROJ_ONLINEG malware family. Some detected files may only work properly if run with its other components.
This Trojan is a component of other malware.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Varies
PE
Yes
Installation
This Trojan is a component of other malware.
HOSTS File Modification
This Trojan modifies the system's HOSTS files to redirect users once the following Web site(s) are accessed:
- bancomer.com
- bancomer.com.mx
- banorte.com
- banorte.com.mx
- nbxi.banorte.com
- www.bancomer.com
- www.bancomer.com.mx
- www.banorte.com
- www.banorte.com.mx
SOLUTION
8.900
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
Remove these strings added by the malware/grayware/spyware in the HOSTS file
- bancomer.com
- bancomer.com.mx
- banorte.com
- banorte.com.mx
- nbxi.banorte.com
- www.bancomer.com
- www.bancomer.com.mx
- www.banorte.com
- www.banorte.com.mx
Step 3
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as TSPY_ONLINEG.MCS. 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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