DXDIAG.EXE

File Behavior

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

• Writes to another Process's Virtual Memory (Process Hijacking)
• This Process Deletes Other Processes From Disk
• This process creates other processes on disk
• Hooks the WININET.DLL function allowing it to read or copy Http and Https web page content and session information
• Executes a Process
• Registers a Dynamic Link Library File
• Injects code into other processes
• The Process is packed and/or encrypted using a software packing process
• Opens browser pop ups
• Found on infected systems and resists interrogation by security products
• Uses low level functions to hide itself from the user and from system/security processes
• Disables the built in Windows File Protection System
• Adds a Registry Key (DXCOM) to auto start Programs on system start up
• Modifies System Runtime Policies to limit system usability
• Disables the Windows Built in Firewall enabling rogue processes to access the internet without your knowledge or permission
• Disables the Windows Security Center Service
• 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
• Reads your outlook address book
• Creates a new Background Service on the machine
• Uses DNS to retrieve the IP address for web sites

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

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