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TrojanClicker:Win32/Frosparf.F

First posted on 16 May 2019.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for TrojanClicker:Win32/Frosparf.F.

Explanation :

Installation This threat can create files on your PC, including:
%TEMP% 87506466085762828769.exe %TEMP% fapcfpack.exe programsinternet explorer.lnk

The malware uses code injection to make it harder to detect and remove. It can inject code into running processes.

Payload

Clicks on advertisements

This trojan can use your PC to click on online advertisements without your permission or knowledge.

A malicious hacker can earn money out of these clicks by making a website or application appear more popular than it is.

Changes web browser settings

It can change your Internet Explorer start page by modifying the following registry entry:

In subkey: HKCUSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMain
Sets value: "Start Page"
With data: "http://www.fapcf.com/download/fapcf.html"

Connects to a remote host

We have seen this threat connect to a remote host, including: lh4.googleusercontent.com using port 80 cfpro0009.googlecode.com using port 80 fapcf.com using port 80 adf.ly using port 80 Malware can connect to a remote host to do any of the following:Check for an Internet connectionDownload and run files (including updates or other malware)Report a new infection to its authorReceive configuration or other dataReceive instructions from a malicious hackerSearch for your PC locationUpload information taken from your PCValidate a digital certificate

This malware description was published using automated analysis of file SHA1 2cdc1e395d9bca083b132726e5890fa0f3e50583.

Last update 16 May 2019

 

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