Spyware.AdvancedKey

SUMMARY

Behavior

Spyware.AdvancedKey is a program that logs keystrokes, clipboard contents, and screenshots on your computer.

Symptoms

The files are detected as Spyware.AdvancedKey.

Transmission

Spyware.AdvancedKey must be manually installed.

Protection

• Virus Definitions (LiveUpdate™ Weekly) July 19, 2004
• Virus Definitions (Intelligent Updater) July 17, 2004

TECHNICAL DETAILS

When Spyware.AdvancedKey is installed, the following actions are performed:

1. Displays the End-User License Agreement.
   
   
2. Prompts for the installation folder. The default installation folder is %Windir%IDDE.
   
   Notes: %Windir% is a variable. By default, this is C:Windows or C:Winnt.
   
   
3. Creates following files and folders:
   
   
   • %Windir%IDDEkmonitor.exe: Main application for logging viewing and configuring. Detected as Spyware.AdvancedKey.
   • %Windir%IDDELicense.txt: License information.
   • %Windir%IDDEmanual.chm: Help file.
   • %Windir%IDDEeadme.txt: Documentation.
   • %Windir%IDDEegister.bat: Used for registering the Spyware.
   • %Windir%IDDESetup.exe: Used to place the files in the proper location and set up registries. Detected as Spyware.AdvancedKey.
   • %Windir%IDDEsetup.log: Log of the installation process.
   • %Windir%IDDE race.exe: Used to trace screenshots. Detected as Spyware.AdvancedKey.
   • %Windir%IDDEuninstall.bat: Used for uninstallation.
   • %Windir%IDDEUninstall.exe: Generic uninstaller.
   • %Windir%IDDEwrk.log: Log of the installation process.
   • %Windir%systemsvchost.exe: Main logger. Detected as Spyware.AdvancedKey.
   • %System%TMLib.dll: Used for saving logs and setting up the environment for logging. Detected as Spyware.AdvancedKey.
   • %System%TMUtils.dll: Used for saving screenshots and tracing the screeshots. Detected as Spyware.AdvancedKey.
   • %Windir%IDDECLPBR: Directory that contains screenshots.
   • %Windir%ddemal32.bin: Log file.
   • %Windir%systemsetup.log
   • %Windir%systemMSIDLLSI.DAT
     
     Note: %System% is a variable. By default, this is C:WindowsSystem (Windows 95/98/Me), C:WinntSystem32 (Windows NT/2000), or C:WindowsSystem32 (Windows XP).
     
     
4. Creates the following registry subkeys:
   
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftIDDE
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClassesCLSID{DEE6806C-FB33-D04C-E1C6-8DA9B2204850}
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWARELicenses
   
   
5. Creates a service with the following attributes:
   
   Service name: svchost
   Display name: MS Software Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
   Path to executable: %Windir%systemsvchost.exe
   Startup type: Automatic
   
   
6. Performs the following actions:
   
   
   • Logs keystrokes
   • Monitors the clipboard
   • Captures screenshots
   • Monitors Internet activity
   • Emails log files
   • Hides and unhides its Taskbar icon using the Ctrl+Alt+Del+R key combination

REMOVAL

The following instructions pertain to all Symantec antivirus products that support Security Risk detection.

1. Update the definitions.
2. Uninstall Spyware.AdvancedKey.
3. Restart the computer in Safe mode.
4. Run a full system scan and delete all the files detected as Spyware.AdvancedKey.
5. Delete the value that was added to the registry.
   

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

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

2. To uninstall the Spyware

1. Navigate to the %Windir%IDDE folder.
2. Double-click Uninstall.exe to launch the uninstall program.

3. To restart the computer in Safe mode
Shut down the computer and turn off the power. Wait for at least 30 seconds, and then restart the computer in Safe mode or VGA mode. For instructions, read the document, "How to start the computer in Safe Mode."

4. To scan for and delete the files

1. Start Norton AntiVirus and make sure that it is configured to scan all the files. For more information, read the document, "How to configure Norton AntiVirus to scan all files."
2. Run a full system scan.
3. If any files are detected as Spyware.AdvancedKey, click Delete.
   
   
   Note: If your Symantec antivirus product reports that it cannot delete a detected file, write down the path and file names. Then use Windows Explorer to locate and delete the file.
   
   

5. 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 keys only. Read the document, "How to make a backup of the Windows registry," for instructions.

Note: This is done to make sure that all the keys are removed. They may not be there if the uninstaller removed them.

1. Click Start > Run.
   
   
2. Type regedit
   
   then click OK.
   
   
3. Navigate to the key:
   
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoft
   
   
4. In the left pane, delete the subkey:
   
   IDDE
   
   
5. Navigate to, and delete the keys:
   
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClassesCLSID{DEE6806C-FB33-D04C-E1C6-8DA9B2204850}
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWARELicenses
   
   
6. Exit the Registry Editor.