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What we know about SERVICES.EXE:

The filename SERVICES.EXE was first seen on Sep 21 2007 in PHILIPPINES. It has also been seen in the following geographical regions of the Prevx community:

  • ITALY on Sep 29 2007
  • NETHERLANDS on Apr 19 2008
  • SPAIN on Apr 19 2008
  • The EUROPEAN UNION on Oct 6 2007
  • The UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 30 2008
The filename SERVICES.EXE is used by multiple object types including executable programs,objects.

The most common file size is 28,672 bytes. But the following file sizes have also been seen:

  • 53,248 bytes
  • 78,848 bytes
  • 43,072 bytes
  • 2,035,756 bytes
  • 103,936 bytes

The unsafe files using this name are associated with the malware group I-Worm/Generic.CBG.Some files using the name SERVICES.EXE are also associated with the malware groups:
  • Malware:RontoKBro.T
  • Worm.Brontok.Gen
  • W32.Redplut
 These files have no vendor, product or version information specified in the file header.

SERVICES.EXE has been seen to perform the following behavior(s):

  • This Process Creates Other Processes On Disk
  • Makes outbound connections to other computers using NETBIOSOUT protocols
  • Registers a Dynamic Link Library File
  • The Process is packed and/or encrypted using a software packing process
  • Adds Products to the system registry
  • Adds a Registry Key (RUN) to auto start Programs on system start up
  • Writes to another Process's Virtual Memory (Process Hijacking)
  • Can communicate with other computer systems using HTTP protocols
  • Executes a Process
  • Executes Processes stored in Temporary Folders
  • This Process Deletes Other Processes From Disk
  • Downloads hidden code from covert web sites
  • Downloads program file(s) from the web
  • This Process is a file infector which modifies program files to include a host a copy of the infection
  • Copies files
  • Enables an In Process Object/Server - Common with DLL Injections
  • Looks at the contents of the autoexec.bat file
  • Reads email address and phone book details
  • Visits web sites without the user knowing
  • Modifies the Windows Host File which could be used to stop you visiting specific web sites by redirecting you to alternative addresses without you knowing
  • Terminates Processes
  • Sends email using SMTP protocols
  • The Process is polymorphic and can change its structure
  • Adds a Service in the System Registry Current Control Set

SERVICES.EXE has been the subject of the following behavior(s):

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

SERVICES.EXE can also use the following file names:

  • NTVDM.EXE
  • DPTREIEBRM-467.PMS.EXE
  • 618542838F4A82C49A8F0F208AFBA181.EXE
  • 63893567.SVD
  • WINLOGON.EXE
  • CSRSS.EXE
  • O4426727.EXE
  • _DEFAULT42672.PIF
  • J6426722.EXE
  • YESBRON.COM
  • SV711639830R.EXE
  • SMSS.EXE
  • C_42672K.COM
  • JALAK-931639815-BALI.COM
  • FSERVICE.EXE
  • SSERVICE.EXE
  • AAA.EXE
  • BBB.EXE
  • NORMAL.DOT
  • DPTRNWPLXC-593.PMS.EXE
  • B852705F2B5359DC224DF4C2FCD44780.EXE
  • 88145932.COM
  • 89338424.EXE
  • 05446748.EXE
  • IMG0919.JPG-WWW.PHOTOALBUMS.COM
  • 41492243.EXE
  • 19146843.DAT
  • 84181458.EXE
  • 72522169.EXE
  • 50773948.EXE
  • 78926375.EXE
  • 79181159.EXE
  • 14094154.EXE

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