OSX_DOKSPY.B
HEUR:Trojan-Spy.OSX.Aptordoc.c(Kaspersky)
Windows

Threat Type: Trojan
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: No
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.
It modifies the affected system's HOSTS files. This prevents users from accessing certain websites.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
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.
HOSTS File Modification
This Trojan modifies the affected system's HOSTS files to prevent a user from accessing the following websites:
- 127.0.0.1 localhost
- 255.255.255.255 broadcasthost
- ::1 localhost
- 127.0.0.1 metrics.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 ocsp.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 su.itunes.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 ax.su.itunes.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 swscan.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 swcdn.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 swdist.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 a1.phobos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 a101.phobos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 a102.phobos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 a103.phobos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 a104.phobos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 a105.phobos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 a11.phobos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 a12.phobos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 a13.phobos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 a14.phobos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 a15.phobos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 access.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 advertising.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 albert.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 ali.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 ams.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 apple.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 appleconnect.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 appleid-it.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 appleid.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 appleseed.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 appleseed3.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 appleseedtest.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 aps.info.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 ara.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 arait.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 asia.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 asw.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 atlaslms.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 av.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 benefits.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 beta.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 bugreport.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 bugreporter.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 c.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 calendar.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 certifications-test.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 certifications.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 certifications2.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 checkcoverage.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 checkrepair.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 concierge-mobile.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 concierge.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 consultants.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 cooljobs.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 deimos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 deimos2.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 deimos3.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 deploy.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 developer.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 developer2.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 developertest.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 devforums.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 devimages.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 diagnostics.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 discussions.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 documentation.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 downloads.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 ecommerce.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 employment.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 enterprise.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 ep.sap.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 erp.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 esp-test.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 esp.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 euro.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 events.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 ext.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 ext1.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 extensions.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 files.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 gspa21.ls.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 gsx-it.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 gsx.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 gsxit.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 guide.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 help.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 hrweb.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 iad.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 iadworkbench.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 id.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 identity.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 iforgot.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 images.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 index.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 init.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 investor.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 iphone.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 itunes.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 itunespartner.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 jobs.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 k.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 lists.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 locate.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 macos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 manuals.info.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 manuals01.info.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 manuals02.info.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 manuals03.info.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 manuals04.info.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 maps.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 mapsconnect.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 meetingroom.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 mfi.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 mobile.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 mobileaccess.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 movies.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 movietrailers.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 myaccess-it.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 myaccess.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 mynews.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 mystore.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 news.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 nr.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 opensource.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 podcastsconnect.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 portal.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 quicktime.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 radar.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 register.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 relay.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 relay1.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 relay11.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 relay12.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 relay13.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 relay14.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 relay15.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 relay2.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 relay3.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 relay4.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 relay5.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 remoteadvisor.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 remoteadvisor1.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 remoteadvisor2.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 reportaproblem.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 s.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 safari-extensions.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 sales.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 salesresources.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 school.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 selfsolve.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 servers.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 service.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 sift.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 signin.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 signin.info.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 source.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 ssl.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 sso.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 store.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 support.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 support01.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 support02.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 support03.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 support04.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 support05.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 supportprofile.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 supporttest.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 survey.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 survey2.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 swdlp.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 time.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 time1.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 time2.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 time3.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 time4.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 time5.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 tips.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 trailers.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 training.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 trainingevents.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 uptodate.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 volume.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 war.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 www1.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 wwwtest.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 xml.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 xp.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 xp2.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 virustotal.com
- 127.0.0.1 www.virustotal.com
Other Details
This Trojan connects to the following URL(s) to get the affected system's IP address:
- api.ipify.org
It does the following:
- It contains a list of its targeted financial institutions :
- *.cic.ch
- *.clientis.ch
- *.postfinance.ch
- *.ukb.ch
- *.urkb.ch
- *abs ch
- *acrevis.ch
- *aekbank.ch
- *akb.ch
- *alpharheintalbank.ch
- *apbank.ch
- *appkb.ch
- *arabbank.ch
- *baloise.ch
- *bancasempione.ch
- *bancazarattini.ch
- *bankbiz.ch
- *bankgantrisch.ch
- *bankhaus-jungholz.ch
- *bankleerau.ch
- *bankslm.ch
- *bankzimmerberg.ch
- *banquecramer.ch
- *banqueduleman.ch
- *banquethaler.com
- *bbobank.ch
- *bbva.ch
- *bcf.ch
- *bcge.ch
- *bcj.ch
- *bcn.ch
- *bcpconnect.com
- *bcv.ch
- *bcvs.ch
- *bekb.ch
- *bil.com
- *bkb.chs
- *blkb.ch
- *bnpparibas.com
- *bordier.com
- *bsibank.com
- *btv3banken.ch
- *ca-financements.ch
- *cash.ch
- *cbhbank.com
- *ce-riviera.ch
- *ceanet.ch
- *cedc.ch
- *cembra.ch
- *cen.ch
- *cimbanque.net
- *cmvsa.ch
- *commerzbank.com
- *corneronline.ch
- *coutts.com
- *credinvest.ch
- *credit-suisse.com
- *dcbank.ch
- *dominickco.ch
- *eek.ch
- *efginternational.com
- *ekaffoltern.ch
- *eki.ch
- *ekr.ch
- *ersparniskasse.ch
- *exane.com
- *falconpb.com
- *frankfurter-bankgesellschaft.com
- *gemeinschaftsbank.ch
- *gkb.ch
- *glarner-regionalbank.ch
- *glkb.ch
- *globalance-bank.com
- *gobanking.ch
- *hbl.ch
- *hsbcprivatebank.com
- *hypobank.ch
- *incorebank.ch
- *inlinea.ch
- *juliusbaer.com
- *leihkasse-stammheim.ch
- *lienhardt.ch
- *lukb.ch
- *maerki-baumann.ch
- *mirabaud.com
- *mmwarburg.ch
- *mybancaria.ch
- *neuehelvetischebank.ch
- *nkb.ch
- *nordea.ch
- *notenstein-laroche.ch
- *onba.ch
- *owkb.ch
- *pbgate.net
- *pbihag.ch
- *piguetgalland.ch
- *rahnbodmer.ch
- *raiffeisen.chs
- *rbm.ch
- *regiobank.ch
- *reyl.com
- *saanenbank.ch
- *sebgroup.com
- *shkb.ch
- *slbucheggberg.ch
- *slfrutigen.ch
- *slguerbetal.ch
- *slr.ch
- *slwynigen.ch
- *sparhafen.ch
- *sparkasse-dielsdorf.ch
- *sparkasse.ch
- *szkb.ch
- *trafina.ch
- *triba.ch
- *ubp.com
- *ubs.com
- *umtb.ch
- *valiant.ch
- *vermoegenszentrum.ch
- *vontobel.com
- *wir.ch
- *zkb.ch
- *zuercherlandbank.ch
- *zugerkb.ch
- bankthalwil.ch
- bernerlandb. nk.ch
- cic.ch
- clientis.ch
- cs.directnet.com
- ebanking.raiffeisen.ch
- tb.raiffeiendirect.ch
- ukb.ch
- urkb.ch
- It installs fake certificates without notifying the user.
- It terminates the following browsers:
- Safari
- Firefox
- Google Chrome
- It disables system updates.
- It installs tor in the affected system.
NOTES:
It displays the following fake system update application:
SOLUTION
Step 1
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as OSX_DOKSPY.B. 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 2
Remove these strings added by the malware/grayware/spyware in the HOSTS file
- 127.0.0.1 localhost
- 255.255.255.255 broadcasthost
- ::1 localhost
- 127.0.0.1 metrics.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 ocsp.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 su.itunes.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 ax.su.itunes.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 swscan.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 swcdn.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 swdist.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 a1.phobos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 a101.phobos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 a102.phobos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 a103.phobos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 a104.phobos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 a105.phobos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 a11.phobos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 a12.phobos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 a13.phobos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 a14.phobos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 a15.phobos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 access.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 advertising.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 albert.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 ali.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 ams.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 apple.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 appleconnect.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 appleid-it.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 appleid.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 appleseed.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 appleseed3.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 appleseedtest.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 aps.info.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 ara.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 arait.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 asia.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 asw.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 atlaslms.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 av.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 benefits.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 beta.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 bugreport.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 bugreporter.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 c.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 calendar.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 certifications-test.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 certifications.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 certifications2.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 checkcoverage.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 checkrepair.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 concierge-mobile.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 concierge.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 consultants.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 cooljobs.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 deimos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 deimos2.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 deimos3.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 deploy.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 developer.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 developer2.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 developertest.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 devforums.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 devimages.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 diagnostics.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 discussions.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 documentation.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 downloads.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 ecommerce.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 employment.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 enterprise.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 ep.sap.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 erp.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 esp-test.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 esp.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 euro.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 events.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 ext.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 ext1.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 extensions.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 files.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 gspa21.ls.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 gsx-it.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 gsx.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 gsxit.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 guide.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 help.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 hrweb.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 iad.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 iadworkbench.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 id.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 identity.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 iforgot.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 images.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 index.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 init.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 investor.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 iphone.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 itunes.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 itunespartner.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 jobs.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 k.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 lists.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 locate.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 macos.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 manuals.info.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 manuals01.info.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 manuals02.info.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 manuals03.info.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 manuals04.info.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 maps.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 mapsconnect.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 meetingroom.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 mfi.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 mobile.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 mobileaccess.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 movies.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 movietrailers.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 myaccess-it.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 myaccess.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 mynews.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 mystore.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 news.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 nr.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 opensource.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 podcastsconnect.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 portal.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 quicktime.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 radar.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 register.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 relay.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 relay1.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 relay11.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 relay12.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 relay13.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 relay14.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 relay15.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 relay2.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 relay3.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 relay4.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 relay5.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 remoteadvisor.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 remoteadvisor1.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 remoteadvisor2.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 reportaproblem.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 s.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 safari-extensions.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 sales.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 salesresources.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 school.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 selfsolve.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 servers.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 service.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 sift.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 signin.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 signin.info.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 source.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 ssl.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 sso.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 store.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 support.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 support01.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 support02.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 support03.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 support04.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 support05.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 supportprofile.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 supporttest.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 survey.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 survey2.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 swdlp.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 time.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 time1.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 time2.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 time3.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 time4.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 time5.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 tips.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 trailers.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 training.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 trainingevents.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 uptodate.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 volume.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 war.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 www1.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 wwwtest.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 xml.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 xp.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 xp2.apple.com
- 127.0.0.1 virustotal.com
- 127.0.0.1 www.virustotal.com
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