WPDNSE.EXE

File Behavior

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

• The Process is packed and/or encrypted using a software packing process
• Adds a Registry Key (RUN) to auto start Programs on system start up
• Writes to another Process's Virtual Memory (Process Hijacking)
• Executes a Process
• This Process Deletes Other Processes From Disk
• This process creates other processes on disk
• Registers a Dynamic Link Library File
• Creates new folders on the system
• Copies files
• Injects code into other processes
• Performs DNS look ups to resolve URL IP addresses
• Modifies of the style sheet within Windows
• 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
• Can communicate with other computer systems using HTTP protocols
• Makes outbound connections to other computers using NETBIOSOUT protocols
• Adds products to the system registry
• Executes Processes stored in Temporary Folders
• Deletes an ActiveX component
• Enables an In Process Object/Server - Common with DLL Injections
• Adds an ActiveX component changing or modifying the function of your browser
• Adds a Registry Key (RUN) to auto start Programs on system start up
• 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
• Enables the system to use a Communications Proxy Server
• Adds new menu items in the Internet Explorer Right Click menu
• Adds a Registry Key (EXPLORER) to auto start Programs on system start Boot up
• Creates new file extentions so that Internet Explorer will automatically open and potentially execute additional file types
• Adds a Registry Key (RUN) to auto start Programs on system start up
• Loads and Executes a System Driver File
• Terminates Processes
• Changes to the file command map within the registry
• Enables a COM Object/Server on the Local Machine
• Modifies Windows Security Policies to restrict/expand User Privileges on the machine
• Disables Access to the Task Manager built into Windows
• Disables Access to the Windows Registry Editior
• Disables the built in Windows File Protection System
• Sets processes to start during user logon
• Found on infected systems and resists interrogation by security products

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

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