SETUP1.EXE

File Behavior

SETUP1.EXE has been seen to perform the following behavior:

• 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
• This process creates other processes on disk
• Can communicate with other computer systems using HTTP protocols
• This Process Deletes Other Processes From 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
• Performs DNS look ups to resolve URL IP addresses
• Enables an In Process Object/Server - Common with DLL Injections
• Changes to the file command map within the registry
• Creates system tray popups, messages, errors and security warnings
• Uses rootkit techniques to conceal its presence, interrogation or removal
• 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
• Adds products to the system registry
• 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
• Creates a new Background Service on the machine
• Found on infected systems and resists interrogation by security products
• This Process sends MIME Email
• Adds a Registry Key (EXPLORER) to auto start Programs on system start Boot up
• Copies files
• The Process is packed and/or encrypted using a software packing process
• The Process is polymorphic and can change its structure

SETUP1.EXE has been the subject of the following behavior:

• Executed as a Process
• Created as a process on disk
• Has code inserted into its Virtual Memory space by other programs
• Deleted as a process from disk
• Copied to multiple locations on the system