MSN.EXE

File Behavior

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

• The Process is packed and/or encrypted using a software packing process
• Adds a Registry Key (RUN) to auto start Programs on system start up
• Adds a Registry Key (DXCOM) to auto start Programs on system start up
• Modifies System Runtime Policies to limit system usability
• Writes to another Process's Virtual Memory (Process Hijacking)
• This Process Deletes Other Processes From Disk
• This process creates other processes on disk
• Executes a Process
• Creates new folders on the system
• Copies files
• Injects code into other processes
• Adds a Web Site Domain in the Internet Explorer Trusted Zone reducing its security protection
• Can communicate with other computer systems using HTTP protocols
• Uses a Registered MAPI
• Reads your outlook address book
• Modifies of the style sheet within Windows
• Registers a Dynamic Link Library File
• 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
• Deletes Links in the Start Menu
• Adds a Link in the Start Menu
• Hooks the WININET.DLL function allowing it to read or copy Http and Https web page content and session information
• Performs DNS look ups to resolve URL IP addresses
• This Process is a file infector which modifies program files to include a copy of the infection
• Enables an In Process Object/Server - Common with DLL Injections
• Reads email address and phone book details
• Includes file creation code which could be used to test for interception by security products
• Runs Javascript code
• This Process Contains User Mode Rootkit Functionality and can hide itself from the running process list

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

• Created as a process on disk
• Executed as a Process
• Added as a Registry Key (DXCOM) to auto start Programs on system start up
• Added as a Registry auto start to load Program on Boot up
• Has code inserted into its Virtual Memory space by other programs
• Deleted as a process from disk
• Executed by Internet Explorer
• Copied to multiple locations on the system
• Registered as a Dynamic Link Library File
• Terminated as a Process