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Short description
Win32/TrojanProxy.Small.NP is a trojan that is used for spam distribution. It uses techniques common for rootkits.
Installation
When executed, the trojan copies itself into the: %windir% folder with the following file names:
  • services.exe
The file is then executed. The trojan deletes the original file.

The following file is dropped into the %system%\drivers\ folder:
  • beeper.sys (4416 B)
Installs the following system drivers:
  • beeper.sys
In order to be executed on every system start, the trojan sets the following Registry entry:
  • [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\
    CurrentVersion\Run]
    "runservices" = "%windir%\services.exe"
The trojan may set the following Registry entries:
  • [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\beep]
    "ImagePath" = "%system%\DRIVERS\beeper.sys"
  • [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\
    Desktop]
    "id" = %number%
The variable %number% stands for a variable 12 digit number.

The following Registry entry is set:
  • [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
    Policies\Associations]
    "DefaultFileTypeRisk" = 1807
    "ModRiskFileTypes" = ".exe"
This prevents Windows from displaying the Security Warning when launching a file downloaded from the Internet.
Payload information
The trojan can be used for sending spam.

The trojan is sent data and commands from a remote computer or the Internet. The HTTP protocol is used in the communication.

The recipient address is one of the following:
  • %variable%@hotmail.com
  • %variable%@yahoo.com
  • %variable%@aol.com
  • %variable%@google.com
  • %variable%@mail.com
A string with variable content is used instead of %variable% .

The SMTP protocol is used.
Other information
The following services are disabled:
  • wscsvc (Security Center)
  • sharedaccess (Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS))


The trojan replaces the following file by one downloaded from the Internet:
  • %system%\drivers\etc\hosts
It contains the following text:
  • 0.0.0.0 avgate.net
  • 0.0.0.0 ad.doubleclick.net
  • 0.0.0.0 ad.fastclick.net
  • 0.0.0.0 ads.fastclick.net
  • 0.0.0.0 ar.atwola.com
This way the trojan blocks access to specific websites.

The trojan hides files and processes which contain one of the following strings in their name:
  • services
  • SERVISES
The trojan hides Registry entries which contain one of the following strings in their name:
  • runservices


The trojan opens a random TCP port.

The trojan can download and execute a file from the Internet. The trojan contains an URL address.