Analysis by: Alyssa Christelle Ramos

 PLATFORM:

Windows

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

  • Threat Type: Potentially Unwanted Application

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

This Potentially Unwanted Application 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: 95,416,264 bytes
File Type: EXE
Initial Samples Received Date: 07 Aug 2020

Arrival Details

This Potentially Unwanted Application 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 Potentially Unwanted Application drops the following files:

  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\10.8.1.20361.manifest
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\2345Recommender.exe
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\2345SafeCenter_v5.12.2.8054.7z
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Assistant\2345InstDLL.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Assistant\2345InstUI.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Assistant\2345MgrDLL.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Assistant\2345MgrDLL64.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Assistant\HelperTool64.exe
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Assistant\OptimizeTool.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Assistant\Update_2345Explorer.exe
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Doctor\Doctor_2345Explorer.exe
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Doctor\Downloader_2345Explorer.exe
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Extensions\defalut_extensions.json
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Install.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Locales\zh-CN.pak
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Plugins\np-mswmp.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Protect\2345ExplorerAssistant.exe
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Protect\2345MiniPage.exe
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Protect\Helper_2345Explorer.exe
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Protect\Protect_2345Explorer.exe
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Protect\ServiceManager.exe
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Protect\Tool_Uninstall.exe
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Protect\UpdateMain.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Protect\config.ini
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Protect\coral_extract.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Protect\courgette_dll.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Resource\2345Hotnew.ico
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Resource\2345Site.ico
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Resource\AssocIcon\pdf.ico
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Swiftshader\libEGL.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Swiftshader\libGLESv2.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Trident_core.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Uninstall.exe
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Upgrade_2345Explorer.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Upgrade_2345Explorer.exe
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\0EE10DC0FD05BED87C9EF686F5E6BE92.jpg
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\1751D2661AE639B4F73206E4F89D00F5.jpg
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\1BD32688A1AFEE390A9BAA2F980F51C5.jpg
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\1D876C8016E444F128E51846E997630B.jpg
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\46E9C14A58C4EF7625A2C4C27E740B2B.jpg
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\784820CCC528CC3A3CF2DF3B677F8761.jpg
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\A23E76182652117769CBF29F57E0B586.jpg
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\AD2A9B819A634B3EE0EF683BB5CC76FE.jpg
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\D0DAE34B88FC0CC86E305CE4C60E1670.jpg
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\D9E52DE83E669630BF15DBA5427720EF.jpg
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\D9E64F2E270D94BE64D2767E40861F1E.jpg
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\F3CEDB071529EE68B89FD52ECB5DB549.jpg
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\thumbnailslist
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\capture.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\chrome.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\chrome_100_percent.pak
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\chrome_200_percent.pak
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\chrome_child.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\chrome_elf.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\chrome_initial.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\chrome_watcher.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\coral_extract.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\courgette_dll.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\crashpad_helper.exe
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\d3dcompiler_47.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\icudtl.dat
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\install.log
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\libcurl_x86.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\libegl.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\libglesv2.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\natives_blob.bin
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\prefs.dat
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\resources.pak
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\snapshot_blob.bin
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\v8_context_snapshot.bin
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\welcome.ini
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\widevinecdmadapter.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\FaviconsV3
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Statistics\2345explorer_install_feature_stat
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Statistics\2345explorer_install_feature_stat.lock
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Statistics\2345explorer_install_feature_stat.time
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\A5.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\AA0.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\AB0.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\AD1.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\AE0.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\AF0.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\AG0.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\AI0.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\AJ1.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\AK1.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\AL2.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\AP0.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\AQ0.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\AR0.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\AS0.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\AT1.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\AU0.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\AW0.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\AX0.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\AY0.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\B1.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\BA1.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\BB0.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\BC0.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\C.ini
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\C3.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\D1.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\E1.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\F5.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\G0.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\H5.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\J0.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\K1.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\L0.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\N2.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\O1.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\P4.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\Q1.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\R8.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\S1.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\U0.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\V0.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\W0.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\Y2.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\Z0.data
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\0EE10DC0FD05BED87C9EF686F5E6BE92.jpg
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\1751D2661AE639B4F73206E4F89D00F5.jpg
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\1BD32688A1AFEE390A9BAA2F980F51C5.jpg
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\1D876C8016E444F128E51846E997630B.jpg
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\46E9C14A58C4EF7625A2C4C27E740B2B.jpg
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\784820CCC528CC3A3CF2DF3B677F8761.jpg
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\A23E76182652117769CBF29F57E0B586.jpg
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\AD2A9B819A634B3EE0EF683BB5CC76FE.jpg
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\D0DAE34B88FC0CC86E305CE4C60E1670.jpg
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\D9E52DE83E669630BF15DBA5427720EF.jpg
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\D9E64F2E270D94BE64D2767E40861F1E.jpg
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\F3CEDB071529EE68B89FD52ECB5DB549.jpg
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\thumbnailslist
  • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\config.ini
  • %AppDataLocal%\Temp\2345explorer_installer_statistics
  • %AppDataLocal%\Temp\2345explorer_installer_statistics.lock
  • %AppDataLocal%\Temp\2345explorer_installer_statistics.time
  • %AppDataLocal%\Temp\94C3.tmp
  • %AppDataLocal%\Temp\chrome_upgrade\operation_log.txt
  • %AppDataLocal%\Temp\clear_cache.exe
  • %AppDataLocal%\Temp\nsk9CAD.tmp
  • %AppDataLocal%\Temp\nsp9CCD.tmp\FileInfo.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\Temp\nsp9CCD.tmp\RCWidgetPlugin.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\Temp\nsp9CCD.tmp\System.dll
  • %AppDataLocal%\Temp\nsp9CCD.tmp\upgrade_data.dll
  • %Application Data%\GameHall_2345\2345GameHall.exe
  • %Application Data%\GameHall_2345\coral_extract.dll
  • %Application Data%\InsLogicCfg\InsLogicPlug\PluginInstall.cfg
  • %Application Data%\InsLogicCfg\InsTmpCfgData.dat
  • %Application Data%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\StartMenu\2345加速浏览器.lnk
  • %Application Data%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar\2345加速浏览器.lnk
  • %Application Data%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\2345加速浏览器.lnk
  • %Application Data%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\2345王牌软件\2345加速浏览器\2345加速浏览器.lnk
  • %Application Data%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\2345王牌软件\2345加速浏览器\2345浏览器医生.lnk
  • %Application Data%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\2345王牌软件\2345加速浏览器\卸载2345加速浏览器.lnk
  • %Desktop%\2345加速浏览器.lnk
  • %User Profile%\Links\2345Downloads.lnk
  • %System%\drivers\ttmtor.sys

(Note: %AppDataLocal% is the Local Application Data folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Application Data on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %Application Data% is the current user's Application Data folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Application Data on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %Desktop% is the current user's desktop, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{User Name}\Desktop on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\Desktop on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %User Profile% is the current user's profile folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name} on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name} 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.)

It drops and executes the following files:

  • %Program Files%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\2345Explorer.exe
  • %Program Files%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\2345SafeCenterInstaller.exe

(Note: %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).)

It adds the following processes:

  • "%Program Files%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\2345Explorer.exe" --make-default-browser
  • "%Program Files%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\2345Explorer.exe" --type=utility --lang=zh_cn --no-sandbox --send-stat --action=install
  • "%Program Files%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\2345Explorer.exe" --type=utility --lang=zh_cn --no-sandbox --unzip-data="%AppDataLocal%"
  • "%Program Files%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\2345SafeCenterInstaller.exe" --type=install --invoke_product=2 --path="%Program Files%\2345Soft" --lockBrowserState=1
  • "%Program Files%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Protect\ServiceManager.exe" install "%Program Files%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Protect\Protect_2345Explorer.exe"

(Note: %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).. %AppDataLocal% is the Local Application Data folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Application Data on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).)

Other System Modifications

This Potentially Unwanted Application adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\{BLOCKED}5.com\
2345Explorer
ADValue = 1

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\{BLOCKED}5.com\
2345Explorer
InstallBy = cmd.exe;explorer.exe

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\{BLOCKED}5.com\
2345Explorer
LADValue = {Random number} {Random number}

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\{BLOCKED}5.com
UUID = {Generated ID} {Random number}

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\{BLOCKED}5.com\
2345Explorer
UninstallBy =

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\{BLOCKED}5.com\
2345Explorer
UpgradeBy =

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
2345Explorer
DisplayIcon = %Program Files%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\2345Explorer.exe

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
2345Explorer
DisplayVersion = v10.8

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
2345Explorer
UninstallString = %Program Files%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Uninstall.exe

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
2345Explorer
URLInfoAbout = http://ie.{BLOCKED}5.com/

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\2345Explorer
Path = %Program Files%\2345Soft\2345Explorer

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\2345Explorer
usagestats = 0

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\2345Explorer
Value = {Random Number}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\2345Explorer
Value11 = 000000

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\2345Explorer
Value12 = D:\2345Downloads

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\2345Explorer
Value14 = {Random number}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\2345Explorer
Value6 = {Random number}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\2345Explorer
Value7 = http://www.{BLOCKED}5.com/?751

Other Details

This Potentially Unwanted Application adds the following registry keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\{BLOCKED}5.com\
2345Explorer

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\2345Explorer

It connects to the following possibly malicious URL:

  • http://t.{BLOCKED}an.{BLOCKED}5.com/proc/ie/index.php
  • http://{BLOCKED}e.ie.{BLOCKED}5.com/wangpai/check_info.php
  • http://t.{BLOCKED}e.{BLOCKED}5.com/ie_installinfo/index.php
  • http://{BLOCKED}e.khd.{BLOCKED}5.cc/dmdt/dmdt_data.php
  • http://{BLOCKED}b.safe.{BLOCKED}5.com/tslist.php
  • http://{BLOCKED}k.safe.{BLOCKED}5.com/get_task.php
  • http://{BLOCKED}e.helper.{BLOCKED}5.cc/ie/index.php
  • http://helper.{BLOCKED}n.net/2345helper/HelperMain4.6.0.1591.dat
  • http://{BLOCKED}s.helper.{BLOCKED}5.cc/helper/index.php

It adds and runs the following services:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet001\
services\ttmtor
ImagePath = %System%\drivers\ttmtor.sys

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine: 9.850
SSAPI PATTERN File: 2.310.08
SSAPI PATTERN Date: 09 Jul 2020

Step 1

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 2

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 3

Identify and terminate files detected as PUA.Win32.2345Soft.JCG

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  1. Windows Task Manager may not display all running processes. In this case, please use a third-party process viewer, preferably Process Explorer, to terminate the malware/grayware/spyware file. You may download the said tool here.
  2. If the detected file is displayed in either Windows Task Manager or Process Explorer but you cannot delete it, restart your computer in safe mode. To do this, refer to this link for the complete steps.
  3. If the detected file is not displayed in either Windows Task Manager or Process Explorer, continue doing the next steps.

Step 4

Remove PUA.Win32.2345Soft.JCG by using its own Uninstall option

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To uninstall the grayware processDATA_GENERIC
  • Click on Remove or Uninstall depending on the currently running Windows version.
  • Follow the instructions on the dialog box that appears.
  • Close the Programs window, and the Control Panel window.
  • Step 5

    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_CURRENT_USER\Software\{BLOCKED}5.com\2345Explorer
      • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\2345Explorer

    Step 6

    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_CURRENT_USER\Software\{BLOCKED}5.com\2345Explorer
      • ADValue = 1
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\{BLOCKED}5.com\2345Explorer
      • InstallBy = cmd.exe;explorer.exe
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\{BLOCKED}5.com\2345Explorer
      • LADValue = {Random number} {Random number}
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\{BLOCKED}5.com
      • UUID = {Generated ID} {Random number}
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\{BLOCKED}5.com\2345Explorer
      • UninstallBy
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\{BLOCKED}5.com\2345Explorer
      • UpgradeBy
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\2345Explorer
      • DisplayIcon = %Program Files%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\2345Explorer.exe
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\2345Explorer
      • DisplayVersion = v10.8
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\2345Explorer
      • UninstallString = %Program Files%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Uninstall.exe
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\2345Explorer
      • URLInfoAbout = http://ie.{BLOCKED}5.com/
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\2345Explorer
      • Path = %Program Files%\2345Soft\2345Explorer
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\2345Explorer
      • usagestats = 0
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\2345Explorer
      • Value = {Random Number}
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\2345Explorer
      • Value11 = 000000
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\2345Explorer
      • Value12 = D:\2345Downloads
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\2345Explorer
      • Value14 = {Random number}
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\2345Explorer
      • Value6 = {Random number}
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\2345Explorer
      • Value7 = http://www.{BLOCKED}5.com/?751
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet001\services\ttmtor
      • ImagePath = %System%\drivers\ttmtor.sys

    Step 7

    Search and delete this file

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    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Assistant\2345InstUI.dll
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Assistant\2345MgrDLL.dll
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Assistant\2345MgrDLL64.dll
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Assistant\HelperTool64.exe
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Assistant\OptimizeTool.dll
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Assistant\Update_2345Explorer.exe
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Doctor\Doctor_2345Explorer.exe
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Doctor\Downloader_2345Explorer.exe
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Extensions\defalut_extensions.json
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Install.data
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Locales\zh-CN.pak
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Plugins\np-mswmp.dll
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Protect\2345ExplorerAssistant.exe
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Protect\2345MiniPage.exe
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Protect\Helper_2345Explorer.exe
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Protect\Protect_2345Explorer.exe
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Protect\ServiceManager.exe
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Protect\Tool_Uninstall.exe
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Protect\UpdateMain.dll
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Protect\config.ini
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Protect\coral_extract.dll
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Protect\courgette_dll.dll
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Resource\2345Hotnew.ico
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Resource\2345Site.ico
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Resource\AssocIcon\pdf.ico
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    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Uninstall.exe
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    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\Upgrade_2345Explorer.exe
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    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\capture.dll
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\chrome.dll
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\chrome_100_percent.pak
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\chrome_200_percent.pak
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\chrome_child.dll
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\chrome_elf.dll
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\chrome_initial.dll
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\chrome_watcher.dll
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\coral_extract.dll
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\courgette_dll.dll
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\crashpad_helper.exe
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\d3dcompiler_47.dll
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\icudtl.dat
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\install.log
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\libcurl_x86.dll
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\libegl.dll
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\libglesv2.dll
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\natives_blob.bin
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\prefs.dat
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\resources.pak
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\snapshot_blob.bin
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\v8_context_snapshot.bin
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\welcome.ini
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\widevinecdmadapter.dll
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\FaviconsV3
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Statistics\2345explorer_install_feature_stat
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Statistics\2345explorer_install_feature_stat.lock
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Statistics\2345explorer_install_feature_stat.time
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    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\TempOnlinedata\AU0.data
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    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\User Data\Default\Thumbnails\v1\thumbnailslist
    • %AppDataLocal%\2345Explorer\config.ini
    • %AppDataLocal%\Temp\2345explorer_installer_statistics
    • %AppDataLocal%\Temp\2345explorer_installer_statistics.lock
    • %AppDataLocal%\Temp\2345explorer_installer_statistics.time
    • %AppDataLocal%\Temp\94C3.tmp
    • %AppDataLocal%\Temp\chrome_upgrade\operation_log.txt
    • %AppDataLocal%\Temp\clear_cache.exe
    • %AppDataLocal%\Temp\nsk9CAD.tmp
    • %AppDataLocal%\Temp\nsp9CCD.tmp\FileInfo.dll
    • %AppDataLocal%\Temp\nsp9CCD.tmp\RCWidgetPlugin.dll
    • %AppDataLocal%\Temp\nsp9CCD.tmp\System.dll
    • %AppDataLocal%\Temp\nsp9CCD.tmp\upgrade_data.dll
    • %Application Data%\GameHall_2345\2345GameHall.exe
    • %Application Data%\GameHall_2345\coral_extract.dll
    • %Application Data%\InsLogicCfg\InsLogicPlug\PluginInstall.cfg
    • %Application Data%\InsLogicCfg\InsTmpCfgData.dat
    • %Application Data%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\StartMenu\2345加速浏览器.lnk
    • %Application Data%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar\2345加速浏览器.lnk
    • %Application Data%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\2345加速浏览器.lnk
    • %Application Data%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\2345王牌软件\2345加速浏览器\2345加速浏览器.lnk
    • %Application Data%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\2345王牌软件\2345加速浏览器\2345浏览器医生.lnk
    • %Application Data%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\2345王牌软件\2345加速浏览器\卸载2345加速浏览器.lnk
    • %Desktop%\2345加速浏览器.lnk
    • %User Profile%\Links\2345Downloads.lnk
    • %System%\drivers\ttmtor.sys
    • %Program Files%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\2345Explorer.exe
    • %Program Files%\2345Soft\2345Explorer\2345SafeCenterInstaller.exe

    Step 8

    Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as PUA.Win32.2345Soft.JCG. 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 the following Trend Micro Support pages for more information:


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