BKDR_FARFLI.XLS
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003

Threat Type: Backdoor
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: Yes
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This backdoor spoofs Trend Micro and Skype by using URLs purportedly related to the said brand names. When executed, BKDR_FARFLI.XLS connects to malicious URLs to send sensitive information from the affected system to remote malicious users, as well as receive commands that further compromise system security.
To get a one-glance comprehensive view of the behavior of this Backdoor, refer to the Threat Diagram shown below.

This malware connects to malicious URLs in order to send information to remote malicious users.
This backdoor may be dropped by other malware.
It executes commands from a remote malicious user, effectively compromising the affected system. It connects to a website to send and receive information.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
38,401 bytes
DLL
21 May 2011
Compromises system security, Connects to URLs/IPs
Arrival Details
This backdoor may be dropped by the following malware:
- TROJ_FARFLI.XLS
Installation
This backdoor adds the following mutexes to ensure that only one of its copies runs at any one time:
- {BLOCKED}ndy.trendmicro.org.tw
It is injected into the following processes running in memory:
- svchost.exe
Backdoor Routine
This backdoor executes the following commands from a remote malicious user:
- Download and execute files
- Manipulate files
- Start/Stop services
- Delete services
- Create processes
- Get drive information
- Execute cmd shell commands
- Log keystrokes
- View desktop
It connects to the following websites to send and receive information:
- {BLOCKED}ndy.{BLOCKED}icro.org.tw
- {BLOCKED}ndy.{BLOCKED}m.com.tw
SOLUTION
8.900
8.171.00
21 May 2011
Step 1
For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 users, before doing any scans, please make sure you disable System Restore to allow full scanning of your computer.
Step 2
Remove malware files dropped/downloaded by BKDR_FARFLI.XLS
- TROJ_FARFLI.XLS
Step 3
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product and note files detected as BKDR_FARFLI.XLS
Step 4
Restart in Safe Mode
Step 5
Search and delete the file detected as BKDR_FARFLI.XLS
Step 6
Restart in normal mode and scan your computer with your Trend Micro product for files detected as BKDR_FARFLI.XLS. 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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