Spyware.KsLogger

SUMMARY

Behavior

Spyware.KsLogger is a spyware program that logs keystrokes and keeps logs of programs that you run on your computer.

Symptoms

The files are detected as Spyware.KsLogger.

Transmission

Spyware.KsLogger must be manually installed.

Protection

• Virus Definitions (LiveUpdate™ Weekly) July 7, 2004
• Virus Definitions (Intelligent Updater) July 1, 2004

TECHNICAL DETAILS

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

1. Creates the following files in the folder that the individual running the installation can select:
   • Kslogger.exe: This file configures the Key Logger.
   • Sys007dll.dll: This file sets up the environment for Key Logger.
   • Sys007s.exe: This file does the Key Logging.
     
     
2. Allows the person running the installation to select the following options:
   • The location of the keystroke log file: The default location is C:X.tmp.
   • Turns On/Off the logging of the names of all opened windows.
   • The location of the file for logging the names of all the opened windows. The default location is C:X.tmp.
   • The duration between logging the names of all the opened windows.
     
     
3. Adds the subkey:
   
   Sys007s
   
   to the registry key:
   
   HKEY_CURRENT_USERSOFTWARE
   
   
4. Adds the subkey:
   
   Setting
   
   to the registry key:
   
   HKEY_CURRENT_USERSOFTWARESys007s
   
   and adds the following values to the subkey:
   
   "file"="C:x.tmp"
   "winfile"="C:x.tmp"
   
   
5. Adds the subkey:
   
   Settings
   
   to the registry key:
   
   HKEY_CURRENT_USERSOFTWARESys007s
   
   and adds the following values to the subkey:
   
   "getwins"="n" or "getwins"="y"
   "timer"=""

REMOVAL

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.KsLogger.
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 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 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.KsLogger, 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.
   
   

4. To delete the value 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_CURRENT_USERSOFTWARE
   
   
4. In the left plane, delete the subkey:
   
   Sys007s
   
   
5. Exit the Registry Editor.
   
6. Restart the computer in Normal mode.