HELPCTR.EXE

File Behavior

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

• Executes a Process
• This Process is a file infector which modifies program files to include a copy of the infection
• Registers a Dynamic Link Library File
• Copies files
• Creates new folders in the file system
• Drops known malicious software during execution
• Modifies fixed, removable or USB drives using autorun to execute or spread infection
• Opens browser pop ups
• Can communicate with other computer systems using HTTP protocols
• Makes outbound connections to other computers using NETBIOSOUT protocols
• Adds products to the system registry
• This process creates other processes on disk
• Creates a TCP port which listens and is available for communication initiated by other computers
• 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
• This Process Deletes Other Processes From Disk
• Creates new file extentions so that Internet Explorer will automatically open and potentially execute additional file types
• Enables an In Process Object/Server - Common with DLL Injections
• Deletes an ActiveX component
• Adds an ActiveX component changing or modifying the function of your browser
• Executes Processes stored in Temporary Folders
• Communicates with other computers using FTP connections
• Creates system tray popups, messages, errors and security warnings
• Runs Javascript code
• Writes to another Process's Virtual Memory (Process Hijacking)
• Disables the Notification Balloon for the Windows Security Center
• Disables Access to the Windows Registry Editior
• Disables Access to the Task Manager built into Windows
• Modifies Windows Security Policies to restrict/expand User Privileges on the machine
• Automatically changes your firewall settings to allow itself or other programs to communicate over the internet
• Changes the Windows Security Center to stop Antivirus status alerts from being displayed
• Changes the Windows Security Center to stop Firewall status alerts from being displayed
• Changes the Windows Security Center to stop Firewall override alerts from being displayed
• Changes the Windows Security Center to stop warnings from being displayed if automatic Windows Updates are not enabled
• Injects code into other processes

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

• Created as a process on disk
• Deleted as a process from disk
• Executed as a Process
• Copied to multiple locations on the system
• Created by processes which appear to be checking for interception by security products
• Has code inserted into its Virtual Memory space by other programs
• Executed by Internet Explorer
• Terminated as a Process
• The process is hooked into all running processes which could allow it to take control of the system or record keyboard input, mouse activity and screen contents
• Enabled as an In Process Object/Server - Common with DLL Injections
• Downloaded from covert web sites without the user knowing