Spyware.InTheKnow

SUMMARY

Behavior

Spyware.InTheKnow is a program that detects keystrokes and takes snapshots of specified programs on your computer.

Symptoms

The files are detected as Spyware.InTheKnow.

Transmission

Spyware.InTheKnow must be manually installed.

Protection

• Virus Definitions (LiveUpdate™ Weekly) June 23, 2004
• Virus Definitions (Intelligent Updater) June 22, 2004

TECHNICAL DETAILS

When Spyware.InTheKnow runs, it performs the following actions:

1. Displays an introductory message.
   
   
2. Gives you the option of registering the product at www.itksoft.com or entering a registration key.
   
   
3. Allows you to type the main password. Typing this password while using any Windows program brings up the user interface.
   
   
4. Gives you the option to determine the interval between taking snapshots.
   
   
5. Gives you the choice of which programs to take snapshots.
   
   
6. Gives you picture management options, including how long files are stored and the maximum storage amount.
   
   
7. Creates these files:
   
   • %Temp%WZS2.tmpSetupITK.exe
   • %Temp%WZS2.tmpHooks32.exe
   • %Temp%WZS2.tmpITKDLL.dll
   • %Temp%WZS2.tmpStartUp.exe
     
     Note: %Temp% is a variable that refers to the path to the temporary files folder.
     
     These files are used for installation and are subsequently deleted.
     
     
8. Creates these files:
   
   • %System%Brnts6.exe
   • %System%WnDl.exe
   • %System%MsW54.exe
     
     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).
     
     
9. Creates the folder %System%Balance, which is to used to store keystroke and snapshot data.
   
   
10. Creates the folder, C:ITKExport, which is to used to store exported reports that the Spyware generates.
    
    
11. Adds the subkey:
    
    grnx
    
    to the following registry key:
    
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoft
    
    and adds these values to that subkey:
    
    "SgjTtVUWBq" = "iA88IFT"
    
    "Jp-i-cAR" = "1"
    
    "cQRfpP" = "1"
    
    "cQRWDCoUo" = "2bfRQ;;bcWoH;;cP.y;;iVFs0DtU;;QCpn;;W-A7;;uLZ2;;FP9Lp;;JWhgkkWA;;1DPpSSDo3PXX;;ANBuDONXORs;;nwrLIMa4v;;XLd2;;B0jkx;;4sSg;;KDhVyVlcs;;6_Sl;;b7eRV;;cwTTrn;;kft26UED;;So5xyI1L,d;;-.w2;;4ChF;;Kg1hy;;ZMeuufxTk;;v.HHWtuq;;g3N3q-BX;;prstq;;VT-L67;;unKO0a;;4ldp."
    
    "DwQ1pjlEuPfq" = "7"
    
    "Djm1pjlEuPfq" = "2"
    
    "DwQ4mCrpjn" = "7"
    
    "Djm4mCrpjn" = "2"
    
    "QkfCEClXd5Q" = "D:sM26tukGIQs1fYn-p3qt"
    
    
    Note: Some of the registry values depend on settings that were made during the installation, and may be different from what is shown above.
    
    
12. Adds the value:
    
    "Tg-DTGA3m" = "626I39vGvzVzYL26Oef"
    
    to the registry key:
    
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoft
    
    
13. Adds the value:
    
    "DPpSSSlU4BksP" = "1"
    
    to the registry key:
    
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftgrnx
    
    
14. Adds the value:
    
    "Brnts6.exe" = "%System%Brnts6.exe"
    
    to the following registry key:
    
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun
    
    
15. Deletes the following registry key:
    
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESystemCurrentControlSetControlSession ManagerPendingFileRenameOperations

REMOVAL

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

1. Update the definitions.
2. Uninstall Spyware.InTheKnow.
3. Run a full system scan and delete all the files detected as Spyware.InTheKnow.
4. Delete the values that were 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 uninstall the Spyware

1. Type the main password to bring up the user interface to Spyware.InTheKnow.
2. Click Manager > Uninstall In The Know ...
3. Follow the prompts.
   

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.InTheKnow, click Delete.
   
   
   Notes:
   • 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.
   • If you ran the Add/Remove programs applet as described in the previous section, it is possible that all the files were removed, and therefore none will be detected.

4. To delete the values 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 > OK.
   
3. Navigate to the key:
   
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun
   
   
4. In the right pane, delete the value:
   
   "Brnts6.exe" = "%System%Brnts6.exe"
   
   
5. Navigate to the key:
   
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoft
   
   
6. In the right pane, delete the value:
   
   "Tg-DTGA3m" = "626I39vGvzVzYL26Oef"
   
   
7. Delete the key:
   
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftgrnx
   
   
8. Exit the Registry Editor.