Spyware.GoldenEye

SUMMARY

Behavior

Spyware.GoldenEye is spyware that can:

• Log all keystrokes
• List the names of all running programs
• Take periodic screenshots

Symptoms

The files are detected as Spyware.GoldenEye.

Transmission

Spyware.GoldenEye must be manually installed.

Protection

• Virus Definitions (LiveUpdate™ Weekly) June 30, 2004
• Virus Definitions (Intelligent Updater) June 29, 2004

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Spyware.GoldenEye is distributed as the file, Gesetup.exe. When Gesetup.exe is executed, it does the following:

1. Creates the following files:
   
   • AGSeyApp.exe: This is the main spyware file.
   • GEHP.dll: This is the Spyware.GoldenEye helper .dll file.
   • BMPtoJPG.dll
   • KBHOOK.dll
   • MSCOMCTL.OCX
   • OLEAUT32.DLL
   • PICCLP32.OCX
   • TabCtl32.ocx
   • Unins000.exe: An uninstallation file.
     
     
2. Allows the person installing it to configure the installation Path, Log Files Path, and Hot-key combinations.
   
   • The default installation path is %ProgramFiles%AGSeyApp.
   • The default log files path is %CommonProgramFiles%SysgeData.
   • The default hot key is Ctrl+Alt+Shift+P.
     
     
     Notes:
   • %ProgramFiles% is a variable that refers to the path to the program files folder. By default, this is C:Program Files.
   • %CommonProgramFiles% is a variable that refers to the Common Files folder. By default, this is C:Program FilesCommon Files.
     
     
3. Adds the value:
   
   "AGSeyApp"="<installation path>AGSeyApp.exe"
   
   to the following registry key:
   
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun
   
   so that the spyware runs when you start Windows.
   
   
4. Adds the values:
   
   "C:<installation path>OLEAUT32.DLL" = "0x1"
   "C:<installation path>MSCOMCTL.OCX" = "0x1"
   "C:<installation path>TabCtl32.ocx" = "0x1"
   "C:<installation path>PICCLP32.OCX" = "0x1"
   "C:<installation path>GEHP.dll" = "0x1"
   
   to the following registry key:
   
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionSharedDLLs
   
   
5. Adds the values:
   
   "(Default)"= "<installation path>MSCOMCTL.OCX"
   
   to the following registry keys:
   
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{BDD1F04B-858B-11D1-B16A-00C0F0283628}InprocServer32
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{BDD1F04B-858B-11D1-B16A-00C0F0283628}ToolboxBitmap32
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{C74190B6-8589-11D1-B16A-00C0F0283628}InprocServer32
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{C74190B6-8589-11D1-B16A-00C0F0283628}ToolboxBitmap32
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{1EFB6596-857C-11D1-B16A-00C0F0283628}InprocServer32
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{1EFB6596-857C-11D1-B16A-00C0F0283628}ToolboxBitmap32
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{66833FE6-8583-11D1-B16A-00C0F0283628}InprocServer32
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{66833FE6-8583-11D1-B16A-00C0F0283628}ToolboxBitmap32
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{2C247F23-8591-11D1-B16A-00C0F0283628}InprocServer32
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{2C247F23-8591-11D1-B16A-00C0F0283628}ToolboxBitmap32

REMOVAL

Before You Begin:
The following is a general removal procedure. This spyware may include an uninstallation tool named Unins000.exe, which is located in the installation folder. The default installation folder is C:Program FilesAGSeyApp. We suggest that before you attempt to remove this spyware using the following instructions, try to uninstall it by using the provided uninstaller.

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

1. Update the definitions.
2. Restart the computer in Safe mode
3. Run a full system scan and delete all the files detected as Spyware.GoldenEye.
4. Delete the value that was 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 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."

3. To scan for and delete the files

1. Start your Symantec antivirus program, and then run a full system scan.
2. If any files are detected as Spyware.GoldenEye, click Delete.
   
   
   Note: If your Symantec antivirus product reports that it cannot delete a detected file, note the path and file name. Then use Windows Explorer to locate and delete the file.
   

4. To delete the values from the registry

WARNING: 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.

1. Click Start > Run.
   
2. Type regedit
   
   Then click OK.
   
   
3. Navigate to the key:
   
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun
   
   In the right pane, delete the value:
   
   " AGSeyApp" = "<installation path>AGSeyApp.exe"
   
   
4. Navigate to the key:
   
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionSharedDLLs
   
   In the right pane, delete the values:
   
   "C:<installation path>OLEAUT32.DLL" = "0x1"
   "C:<installation path>MSCOMCTL.OCX" = "0x1"
   "C:<installation path>TabCtl32.ocx" = "0x1"
   "C:<installation path>PICCLP32.OCX" = "0x1"
   "C:<installation path>GEHP.dll" = "0x1"
   
   
5. Exit the Registry Editor.
   
   
6. Restart the computer in Normal mode.