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SSVICHOSST.EXE
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Associated Malware Groups
The filename is associated with the malware groups:
- Cloaked Malware
- Malicious Software
- Malware Dropper
- Worm
File Behavior
SSVICHOSST.EXE has been seen to perform the following behavior:
- The Process is packed and/or encrypted using a software packing process
- Executes a Process
- Registers a Dynamic Link Library File
- Makes outbound connections to other computers using NETBIOSOUT protocols
- This process creates other processes on disk
- This Process Deletes Other Processes From Disk
- Modifies Windows Security Policies to restrict/expand User Privileges on the machine
- Disables Access to the Task Manager built into Windows
- Adds a Registry Key (RUN) to auto start Programs on system start up
- Disables the built in Windows File Protection System
- Disables Access to the Windows Registry Editior
- Terminates Processes
- Enables the system to use a Communications Proxy Server
- Writes to another Process's Virtual Memory (Process Hijacking)
- 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
- Hooks the WININET.DLL function allowing it to read or copy Http and Https web page content and session information
- Copies files
- Sets processes to start during user logon
- Creates a new Background Service on the machine
- Injects code into other processes
- Performs DNS look ups to resolve URL IP addresses
- Executes Processes stored in Temporary Folders
- Creates system tray popups, messages, errors and security warnings
- Opens browser pop ups
- Looks at the contents of the autoexec.bat file
- Reads email address and phone book details
- Visits web sites on your PC without you knowing
- Creates, modifies or schedules batch jobs
- Can communicate with other computer systems using HTTP protocols
SSVICHOSST.EXE has been the subject of the following behavior:
- Executed as a Process
- Created as a process on disk
- Deleted as a process from disk
- Has code inserted into its Virtual Memory space by other programs
- Terminated as a Process
- Added as a Registry auto start to load Program on Boot up
- Copied to multiple locations on the system
- Executed by Internet Explorer
- Created by processes which appear to be checking for interception by security products
- Executed from Temporary Folders
- Deleted as a Link in the Start Menu
Country Of Origin
The filename SSVICHOSST.EXE was first seen on May 23 2007 in the following geographical regions of the Webroot community:
- Egypt on May 23 2007
- Spain on May 31 2007
- Portugal on Jan 6 2008
- Thailand on Jul 29 2008
- Morocco on Apr 3 2010
- The United Kingdom on Apr 3 2010
- Tunisia on May 21 2012
File Name Aliases
SSVICHOSST.EXE can also use the following file names:
- MARRAKECH 1-3-09.EXE
- FORMAT.EXE
- FLASH_DISINFECTOR AMVO0 DLL CLEANER.EXE
- FLASH_DISINFECTOR(n).EXE
- FLASH_DISINFECTOR_.EXE
- FLASH_DISINFECTOR.EXE
- FLASH_DISINFECTOR[n].EXE
- PREVIEW.EXE
- JRPMQOQI.EXE
- WD7HK74C.EXE
- FLASH DISINFECTOR.EXE
- RAPID_SHARE.EXE
- U_FLASH_DISINFECTOR.EXE
- FLASH_DISINFECTOR NEW.EXE
- U_FLASH_DISINFECTOR[n].EXE
- AUTOPLAY/DOCS/FLASH_DISINFECTOR.EXE
- FLASH DESINFECTOR.EXE
- TOOL.EXE
- EQUI0606.EXE
- VARIABLE DATABASE.EXE
- PICTURE.EXE
- SURVEYS.EXE
- OTHERS.EXE
- MSG_PROCEEDINGS.EXE
- TULIP MESSAGE.EXE
- CALL FOR PAPERS PACKAGE.EXE
- ICYE PAPERS.EXE
- PROPOSAL.EXE
- ICYE 3.EXE
- ICYE LETTERS.EXE
- SARINA.EXE
- PAPER REVIEWS.EXE
- FINAL ICYE SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL.EXE
- FINAL PAPERS.EXE
- PICTURES.EXE
- SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL.EXE
- YEF_0806.EXE
- THEVOLUMESETTINGSFOLDER.EXE
- EQULIBRIUM DESIGN.EXE
- NAFIZ & MEZBAH.EXE
- EQUILIBRIUM 3.EXE
- DOCUMENTS.EXE
- ICYE2007.EXE
- PROPOSAL FOR PRINT.EXE
- YEF UNIVERSITIES.EXE
- JOKES & QUOTE.EXE
- RESEARCH.EXE
- CARTOONS.EXE
- SIGNATURES.EXE
- RAW.EXE
- MODIFIED.EXE
- ORIGINAL.EXE
- SELECTED.EXE
- EXTRAS.EXE
- EXP + STUD INTERVIEW.EXE
- CLUB PICS.EXE
- SURVEY PICS.EXE
- ICYE 2.EXE
- RESUME.EXE
- BANNER.EXE
- BROCHURE.EXE
- YEF.EXE
- PRESS.EXE
- EQUI0706.EXE
- MEZBAH.EXE
- IND_AMRITA DASGUPTA.EXE
- IND_ANIRBAN MAZUMDAR.EXE
- CHN_YAN GUO.EXE
- BD_MAHMUDUL.EXE
- IND_PRASHANT TALWAR.EXE
- IND_RISHI CHAKRAVARTI.EXE
- BD_MEZBAH.EXE
- BD_RAIHAN.EXE
- IND_AMIR HAMZA.EXE
- IND_SAPTARSHI PAL.EXE
- IND_SUMAN.EXE
- SRL_THALAGALAGE.EXE
- BD_SALAHUDDIN.EXE
- BD_NAFIZ.EXE
- COPY OF THALAGALAGE.EXE
- COPY OF MEZBAH.EXE
- CORRECTEDVERSIONOFTHECARTOONS.EXE
- ALREADY SHORTENED.EXE
- ZIPPED.EXE
- CROSS TALK 2.EXE
- MESSAGES.EXE
- RESEARCH PAPER.EXE
- JOKES & QUOTES.EXE
- INTERVIEWS.EXE
- KEY INDICATORS.EXE
- EQUILIBRIUM.EXE
- TRASH.EXE
- DESKTOP FOLDER.EXE
- YEF_1006.EXE
- YEF_0906.EXE
- CASE 6 GROUP 3.EXE
- CASE-6, GROUP-8.EXE
- PICS.EXE
- CROSS TALK FOLLOW UP_SPEAKERS.EXE
- CROSSTALK_FOLLOW UP.EXE
- CLUB_NEWS.EXE
- THEFINDBYCONTENTFOLDER.EXE
- DESKTO~1.EXE
- YEF_PICTURES.EXE
- RADOUANE.EXE
- MOF.EXE
- ETC.EXE
- DISDN.EXE
- DRIVERS.EXE
- RAS.EXE
- NEW FOLDER.EXE
- MA MUSIQUE.EXE
- MY PLAYLISTS.EXE
- SAMPLE PLAYLISTS.EXE
- SYNC PLAYLISTS.EXE
- ÉCHANTILLONS DE MUSIQUE.EXE
- MES IMAGES.EXE
- ÉCHANTILLONS D'IMAGES.EXE
- MES VIDéOS.EXE
- EXEC.EXE
- ASSETS.EXE
- LOCAL.EXE
- PROMO.EXE
- AUDIO.EXE
- TILESETS.EXE
- CST.EXE
- EPSONSTYLUS_C66FAC8.EXE
- CANONMP390_SERIESD1DE.EXE
- CANONLBP3200D78B.EXE
- EPSONSTYLUS_C4259C8.EXE
- EPSONSTYLUS_C6239C9.EXE
- PAS.EXE
- E-MAIL ADDRESS.EXE
- VIRUS REMOVAL TOOL.EXE
- PROGRAM FILES.EXE
- LOGIN.EXE
- PIC.EXE
- PICS LHR.EXE
- ZAMAN.EXE
- DBONLINE.EXE
- PROJECT.EXE
- TODAY.EXE
- REPOSITORY.EXE
- SYSTEM VOLUME INFORMATION.EXE
- ANTIVIRUS.EXE
- ONLINE COURSES.EXE
- SYSTEM32.EXE
- WINDOWS.EXE
- [n].EXE
- ARDV_SUSPICIOUS_FILE(S).EXE
- .EXE
- [n].EXE
- .EXE
- 1.EXE
- .EXE
- .EXE
- .EXE
- .EXE
- NOD32.EXE
- UPDFILES.EXE
- LEVELS.EXE
- WARSHAK.EXE
- ZUMA DELUXE.EXE
- IMAGES.EXE
- SOUNDS.EXE
- ANIMAL RETREAT.EXE
- USERDATA.EXE
- PROPERTIES.EXE
- MUSIC.EXE
- RIVERBED.EXE
- INVERSESPIRAL.EXE
- TRIANGLE.EXE
- TUNNELLEVEL.EXE
- MENU.EXE
- ROCKS.EXE
- SPACEINVADERS.EXE
- TURNAROUND.EXE
- FOREST.EXE
- SNAKEPIT.EXE
- TILTSPIRAL.EXE
- TARGETGLYPH.EXE
- CACHED_THUMBNAILS.EXE
- SQUARESVILLE.EXE
- BLACKSWIRLEY.EXE
- GROOVEFEST.EXE
- COASTER.EXE
- UNDEROVER.EXE
- SOUND.EXE
- PERM_THUMBNAILS.EXE
- SERPENTS.EXE
- SPIRAL.EXE
- CLAW.EXE
- LONGRANGE.EXE
- SPACE.EXE
- OVERUNDER.EXE
- GRAPHICS.EXE
- DESERT.EXE
- LOOPY.EXE
- FONTS.EXE
- PIX.EXE
- SYS.EXE
- STARTUP.EXE
- 3.EXE
- DE.EXE
- EN.EXE
- ES.EXE
- FS.EXE
- DE1.EXE
Filesizes
The following file size has been seen:
- 402,799 bytes
- 239,905 bytes
- 417,758 bytes
- 103,641 bytes
- 240,128 bytes
- 584,993 bytes
File Type
The filename SSVICHOSST.EXE is used by multiple object types including executable programs,self extracting compressed files.
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