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PUA:Win32/LoadMoney


First posted on 02 July 2016.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for PUA:Win32/LoadMoney.

Explanation :

Installation

This application can be downloaded from websites that offer third-party software downloads. For example, we have seen it downloaded from:

  • rather-baby.ru
  • gravepilot253.ru
  • downloader.disk.yandex.ru
  • everybodyare.ru
  • sinkpossibly.ru


We have seen this application use the following file names:
  • utorrent.3.4.2.exe
  • video6-7y.exe
  • torrent.exe
  • utorrent.3.4.3.exe
  • dxsetup.exe
  • 3.4.2.utorrent.exe
  • video6-7y (1).exe
  • torrent (1).exe
  • utorrent.3.4.2 (1).exe


It can be digitally signed by the following vendors:
  • "SOFT SERVICE" LLC
  • LLC Mail.Ru
  • OOO "TFT"
  • OOO "S-Mikro"
  • OOO "LIDER-PRO"


We have seen this application using product names such as:
  • uTorrent installer
  • (Shared by Headlight Software Products)
  • Nethost
  • VMware Tools
  • Proxomitron


This application communicates with domains such as:
  • xml.binupdate.mail.ru
  • mailruupdater.cdnmail.ru
  • vk.isermen.ru
  • vk.umnobe.ru
  • xtnmailru.cdnmail.ru


For example:
  • xml.binupdate.mail.ru/cache_policy.mrdj
  • xml.binupdate.mail.ru/tasks.mrdj?
  • xml.binupdate.mail.ru/tasks/shortcuts.mrdj?


Payload

Exhibits suspicious behaviors

We have observed this application exhibit the following potentially unwanted behavior on PCs:
  • Installs programs that start automatically when your PC starts
  • Injects into other processes on your system
  • Changes your browser's default homepage settings
  • Changes your browser's default search provider settings
  • Installs extensions into your browsers - often this is used to inject ads, add toolbars, or change how your browser works
  • Changes the Google Chrome secure preferences - this behavior is commonly associated with tampering with the default homepage or search provider in Chrome
  • Changes your browser's proxy settings - we often see this used to inject ads into your browser as you browse the web


Installs other programs

We have seen this application install other software on your PC. Some of these applications might be bundled during the installation process and not intended to be installed. We have seen it installing programs such as:
  • Служба автоматического обновления программ
  • ZetaGames
  • ipro2
  • Интернет
  • FIFA 2004
  • ICQ (версия 10.0.12091)
  • Need for Speed Underground 2
  • Sound+
  • Игровой центр Mail.Ru


This description was published using automated analysis.

Last update 02 July 2016

 

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