Spyware.Ssppyy

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:37:24 AM
Type: Spyware
Publisher: ssppyy.com
Risk Impact: High
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP


When Spyware.Ssppyy runs, it performs the following actions:
  1. Creates the following files:
    • %System%\clrprv.oo\dpserver2.dll
    • %System%\clrprv.oo\register.exe
    • %System%\clrprv.oo\ScrCapt.exe
    • %System%\clrprv.oo\server.exe
    • %System%\clrprv.oo\serverd.exe
    • %System%\clrprv.oo\update.exe


      Note: %System% is a variable: The spyware locates the System folder and copies itself to that location. By default, this is C:\Windows\System (Windows 95/98/Me), C:\Winnt\System32 (Windows NT/2000), or C:\Windows\System32 (Windows XP).

  2. Adds the value:

    "pcServer" = "%System%\clrprv.oo\server.exe"

    to the registry key:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

  3. Allows an attacker to perform any of the following actions:

    • Monitor the emails transmitted through Hotmail, Yahoo, AOL, Excite, and Outlook and forward the emails to a predefined email address.
    • Download, upload, execute, and delete files.
    • Steal passwords.
    • Log keystrokes.
    • Monitor Web sites visited and instant messaging communications.
    • Capture screenshots.

  4. Sends the logged information to a predetermined email address.


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