DESKTOPWEATHER.EXE

File Behavior

DESKTOPWEATHER.EXE has been seen to perform the following behavior:

• Registers a Dynamic Link Library File
• Enables an In Process Object/Server - Common with DLL Injections
• Enables a COM Object/Server on the Local Machine
• Can communicate with other computer systems using HTTP protocols
• Writes to another Process's Virtual Memory (Process Hijacking)
• Uses hidden browser windows to connect to web sites without telling you
• Creates system tray popups, messages, errors and security warnings
• Opens browser pop ups
• Runs Javascript code
• Uses DNS to retrieve the IP address for web sites
• Visits web sites on your PC without you knowing
• Executes a Process
• This process creates other processes on disk
• The process hooks code into all running processes which could allow it to take control of the system or record keyboard input, mouse activity and screen contents
• Executes Processes stored in Temporary Folders
• Adds a Registry Key (RUN) to auto start Programs on system start up
• This Process Deletes Other Processes From Disk
• Makes outbound connections to other computers using NETBIOSOUT protocols
• Downloads program file(s) and other content from the web
• Looks at the contents of the autoexec.bat file
• Reads email address and phone book details
• Enables the system to use a Communications Proxy Server
• Creates new file extentions so that Internet Explorer will automatically open and potentially execute additional file types

DESKTOPWEATHER.EXE has been the subject of the following behavior:

• Executed as a Process
• Added as a Registry auto start to load Program on Boot up
• Created as a process on disk
• Has code inserted into its Virtual Memory space by other programs
• Terminated as a Process
• Deleted as a process from disk
• Enabled as a COM Object/Server on the Local Machine
• Registered as a Dynamic Link Library File
• Created by processes which appear to be checking for interception by security products