SpyBlocs

SUMMARY

Behavior

SpyBlocs is a Security Risk that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. The program then prompts the user to purchase a registered version of the software in order to remove the reported threats.

Symptoms

Your Symantec program detects SpyBlocs.

Transmission

This security risk is manually downloaded and installed.

Protection

• Virus Definitions (LiveUpdate™ Daily) May 23, 2006
• Virus Definitions (LiveUpdate™ Weekly) May 24, 2006
• Virus Definitions (Intelligent Updater) May 23, 2006
• Virus Definitions (LiveUpdate™ Plus) May 23, 2006

TECHNICAL DETAILS

When SpyBlocs is executed, it performs the following actions:

1. Creates the following files:
   
   
   • C:Documents and SettingsAdministratorDesktopSpyBlocs.lnk
   • C:Documents and SettingsAdministratorLocal SettingsTempGLF7.tmp
   • C:Documents and SettingsAdministratorLocal SettingsTempspyblocs.set
   • C:Documents and SettingsAdministratorLocal SettingsTemp~DFBB19.tmp
   • C:Documents and SettingsAdministratorStart MenuProgramsSpyBlocsEblocs.com website.lnk
   • C:Documents and SettingsAdministratorStart MenuProgramsSpyBlocsSpyBlocs.lnk
   • C:Documents and SettingsAdministratorStart MenuProgramsSpyBlocsSupport.lnk
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocseBlocsSB.dll
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocseBlocsSBUI.dll
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsGLF8.exe
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsINSTALL.LOG
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsSpyBLCFG.INI
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsSpyBlocs.exe
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsspyblpat.dat.03
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsspyblpat1.dat.03
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsspyblpat11.dat.03
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsspyblpat12.dat.03
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsspyblpat13.dat.03
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsspyblpat14.dat.03
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsspyblpat2.dat.03
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsspyblpat3.dat.03
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsspyblpat4.dat.03
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsSpyBLSettings.ini
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsuninstall.exe
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsUNWISE.EXE
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsUserGuideAlert Indext.htm
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsUserGuideAlert Internet Explorer.htm
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsUserGuideAlert Startup Program.htm
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsUserGuideNotify.wav
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsUserGuideReport Index.htm
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsUserGuideReport Spyware.htm
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsUserGuideReport Tracking Cookie.htm
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsUserGuideRestore IE Main.htm
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsUserGuideRestore Index.htm
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsUserGuideRestore Run.htm
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsUserGuideRestore Spyware.htm
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsUserGuideRestore tracking cookie.htm
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsUserGuideSettings Index.htm
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsUserGuideSettings Internet Explorer.htm
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsUserGuideSettings Startup Program.htm
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsUserGuidespyblchk.ini
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsUserGuidespyblocs.set
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocsuwhttpsr.dll
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocswslvucfg.ini
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocs[RANDOM VALUE]ShieldDelayLoad.ebl
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocs[RANDOM VALUE]ShieldExplorer Bars.ebl
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocs[RANDOM VALUE]ShieldExplorer Plugins.ebl
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocs[RANDOM VALUE]ShieldHosts.ebl
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocs[RANDOM VALUE]ShieldIE Extensions.ebl
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocs[RANDOM VALUE]ShieldIE Main.ebl
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocs[RANDOM VALUE]ShieldIE Menubar.ebl
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocs[RANDOM VALUE]ShieldIE Plugins.ebl
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocs[RANDOM VALUE]ShieldIE Searchbar.ebl
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocs[RANDOM VALUE]ShieldIE Toolbar.ebl
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocs[RANDOM VALUE]ShieldNT Run.ebl
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocs[RANDOM VALUE]ShieldRun.ebl
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocs[RANDOM VALUE]ShieldRunOnce.ebl
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocs[RANDOM VALUE]ShieldRunOnceEx.ebl
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocs[RANDOM VALUE]ShieldRunServices.ebl
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocs[RANDOM VALUE]ShieldService.ebl
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocs[RANDOM VALUE]ShieldShell.ebl
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocs[RANDOM VALUE]ShieldStartup.ebl
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocs[RANDOM VALUE]ShieldURLSearchHooks.ebl
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocs[RANDOM VALUE]ShieldWinLogon.ebl
   • C:Program FileseBlocsSpyBlocs[RANDOM VALUE]SpyBLExecTime.ini
   • C:WINDOWSsb_affiliate.ini
     
     
     
2. Creates the following registry keys:
   
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallSpyBlocs 6.0
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREeBlocsSpyBlocs
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREeBlocsKeepSafe
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREWsLiveUp
   HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun
   HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareebc
   HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareeBlocsSpyBlocs
   HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareWsLiveUp
   
   
3. Adds the value:
   
   "SpyBlocs" = "%ProgramFiles%eBlocsSpyBlocsGLF8.exe"
   
   to the registry subkey:
   
   HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun
   
   so that the risk runs when Windows starts
   
   
4. Adds the following line to the Win.ini file:
   
   [eBlocksKeepSafe]
   ClientID=[RANDOM VALUE]

REMOVAL

The following instructions pertain to all Symantec antivirus products that support security risk detection.

1. Update the definitions.
2. Run a full system scan.
3. Delete any values added to the registry.
   

For specific details on each of these steps, read the following instructions.

1. To update the definitions
To obtain the most recent definitions, start your Symantec program and run LiveUpdate.


2. To run the scan

1. Start your Symantec antivirus program, and then run a full system scan.
   
2. If any files are detected, and depending on which software version you are using, you may see one or more of the following options:
   
   Note: This applies only to versions of Norton AntiVirus that support security risk detection. If you are running a version of Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition that supports security risk detection, and security risk detection has been enabled, you will only see a message box that gives the results of the scan. If you have questions in this situation, contact your network administrator.
   
   • Exclude (Not recommended): If you click this button, it will set the risk so that it is no longer detectable. That is, the antivirus program will keep the security risk on your computer and will no longer detect it to remove from your computer.
     
     
   • Ignore or Skip: This option tells the scanner to ignore the risk for this scan only. It will be detected again the next time that you run a scan.
     
     
   • Cancel: This option is new to Norton Antivirus 2005. It is used when Norton Antivirus 2005 has determined that it cannot delete a security risk. This Cancel option tells the scanner to ignore the risk for this scan only, and thus, the risk will be detected again the next time that you run a scan.
     
     To actually delete the security risk:
     • Click its file name (under the Filename column).
     • In the Item Information box that displays, write down the full path and file name.
     • Then use Windows Explorer to locate and delete the file.
       
       
   • Delete: This option will attempt to delete the detected files. In some cases, the scanner will not be able to do this.
     • If you see a message, "Delete Failed" (or similar message), manually delete the file.
     • Click the file name of the risk that is under the Filename column.
     • In the Item Information box that displays, write down the full path and file name.
     • Then use Windows Explorer to locate and delete the file.
       
       

Important: If you are unable to start your Symantec antivirus product or the product reports that it cannot delete a detected file, you may need to stop the risk from running in order to remove it. To do this, run the scan in Safe mode. For instructions, read the document, How to start the computer in Safe Mode. Once you have restarted in Safe mode, run the scan again.

After the files are deleted, restart the computer in Normal mode and proceed with the next section.

Warning messages may be displayed when the computer is restarted, since the risk may not be fully removed at this point. You can ignore these messages and click OK. These messages will not appear when the computer is restarted after the removal instructions have been fully completed. The messages displayed may be similar to the following:

Title: [FILE PATH]
Message body: Windows cannot find [FILE NAME]. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. To search for a file, click the Start button, and then click Search.

3. To delete the value from the registry
Important: Symantec strongly recommends that you back up the registry before making any changes to it. Incorrect changes to the registry can result in permanent data loss or corrupted files. Modify the specified subkeys only. Read the document: How to make a backup of the Windows registry.

1. Click Start > Run.
2. Type regedit
   
   Then click OK.
   
   Note: If the registry editor fails to open the risk may have modified the registry to prevent access to the registry editor. Security Response has developed a tool to resolve this problem. Download and run this tool, and then continue with the removal.
   
   
3. Navigate to the subkey:
   
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun
   
   
4. In the right pane, delete the value:
   
   "SpyBlocs" = "%ProgramFiles%eBlocsSpyBlocsGLF8.exe"
   
   
5. Exit the Registry Editor.

4. To edit the Win.ini file
If you are running Windows 95/98/Me, follow these steps:

1. Click Start > Run.
2. Type the following:
   
   edit c:windowswin.ini
   
   and then click OK.
   
   (The MS-DOS Editor opens.)
   
   NOTE: If Windows is installed in a different location, make the appropriate path substitution.
   
   
3. Look for lines similar to:
   
   [eBlocksKeepSafe]
   ClientID=[RANDOM VALUE]
   
   
4. If this line exists, delete it.
   
   
5. Click File > Save.
6. Click File > Exit.