Spyware.WSLogger

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:46:56 AM
Type: Spyware
Version: 2.0.2
Publisher: Cromosoft Technologies
Risk Impact: High
File Names: wslogger.exe svchost .exe bootldr.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows CE, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP


When Spyware.WSLogger is executed, it performs the following actions:
  1. Creates the following files:

    • %UserProfile%\Desktop\WS Logger.lnk
    • %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\WinSession Logger\Purchase WinSession Logger now!.lnk
    • %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\WinSession Logger\Readme File.lnk
    • %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\WinSession Logger\Uninstall WinSession Logger.lnk
    • %ProgramFiles%\WSLogger\buy_WinSession.url
    • %ProgramFiles%\WSLogger\CONFIG.wsl
    • %ProgramFiles%\WSLogger\help.cnt
    • %ProgramFiles%\WSLogger\help.hlp
    • %ProgramFiles%\WSLogger\install.exe
    • %ProgramFiles%\WSLogger\readme.txt
    • %ProgramFiles%\WSLogger\sp.ini
    • %ProgramFiles%\WSLogger\state mail.txt
    • %ProgramFiles%\WSLogger\unins000.dat
    • %ProgramFiles%\WSLogger\unins000.exe
    • %ProgramFiles%\WSLogger\wslogger.exe (detected as Spyware.WSLogger)
    • %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\is-HLK68.tmp\WPcap3_nogui.exe(installer for WinPCap: The Windows Packet Library)
    • %System%\9500\svchost.exe (detected as Spyware.WSLogger)
    • %System%\bootldr.exe (detected as Spyware.WSLogger)
    • %System%\conwxrl.bin
    • %System%\delservicew.exe
    • %System%\digiwin.dll (detected as Spyware.WSLogger)
    • %System%\exwin32m.exe (detected as Spyware.WSLogger)
    • %System%\Nxkernel32.dll (detected as Spyware.WSLogger)
    • %System%\svchost .exe (detected as Spyware.WSLogger)
    • %System%\svclsv.exe
    • %WinDir%\YourWarning.txt
    • %WinDir%\vacio

      Notes:
    • %System% is a variable that refers to the System folder. By default this is C:\Windows\System (Windows 95/98/Me), C:\Winnt\System32 (Windows NT/2000), or C:\Windows\System32 (Windows XP).
    • %UserProfile% is a variable that refers to the current user's profile folder. By default, this is C:\Documents and Settings\[CURRENT USER] (Windows NT/2000/XP).
    • %ProgramFiles% is a variable that refers to the program files folder. By default, this is C:\Program Files.
    • %Windir% is a variable that refers to the Windows installation folder. By default, this is C:\Windows or C:\Winnt.

  2. Creates the following registry subkeys:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{EBT9L2DB0-B607-11d2-9CBD-0000F87A369E}
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WinSession Logger_is1
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Mcap4_software
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\subsystem64r


  3. Adds the value:

    "xbtl" = "C:\Windows\system32\bootldr.exe"

    to the following registry subkey:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

    so that it runs every time Windows starts.

  4. Creates a service with the following characteristic:

    Display Name: Check Running Software

  5. Gathers sensitive and confidential information, including:

    • All keystrokes typed
    • Web sites visited
    • Windows opened
    • Instant messaging conversations
    • Text and images from the clipboard
    • Screenshots

  6. May send this information to a preconfigured email address or upload it to an FTP site.


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