Adware/BHO/P2P/Morpheus

Alias: Morpheus

Description: Worm Theug spreads in the Internet via file-sharing networks. It installs itself to the system and places infected executable files in shared folders used by peer-to-peer clients, such as KaZaA, Morpheus and others. The worm doesn't damage any files or software and has no dangerous payload.

Threat type:

Adware - Adware is a software application which displays advertisements on your computer. Advertisements can be displayed through pop-up / pop-under windows, additional bars or toolbars, underlined links or buttons that appear on a computer screen. Adware applications include additional code that delivers the ads. Adware authors earn money when users click on those ads. Occasionally, adware includes code that tracks user's site visits and passes it to third parties without the user's permission or knowledge.

BHO - A Browser Helper Object (BHO) is a software application that runs automatically whenever you start Internet Explorer. Browser Helper Objects are typically installed by other programs such as toolbar accessories and can track internet usage, create popup windows, display additional information on a viewed page and collect information that is transmitted by you over the internet. Malicious software that exploits this technology can replace banner advertisements with other ads, monitor your actions, change your home page, etc.

P2P - P2P is any peer-to-peer file swapping program. The following software applications are typical examples: Audiogalaxy, Bearshare, Blubster, E-Mule, Gnucleus, Grokster, Imesh, KaZaa, KaZaa Lite, Limewire, Morpheus, Shareaza, WinMX, Xolox, etc. P2P software may pose security issues because outsiders are granted access to you files. P2P can degrade network performance, consume vast amounts of storage and be bundled with adware and/or spyware programs.

Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer or your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore detects Adware/BHO/P2P/Morpheus: Yes

Threat risk: High Risk

Very dangerous malware. Can log user's keyboard activity and take snapshots of the user's screen. Uses stealth installation and removal is very difficult. Category includes spyware programs, adware programs and trojans.

Symptoms:

Adware/BHO/P2P/Morpheus Signature Details: The following information includes some of the standard signatures associated with this spyware threat. Please do not attempt to manually remove these items from your computer; Removing these items incorrectly or partially can cause your computer to experience critical errors, prevent your computer from restarting or cause loss of Internet connectivity. Should you be infected with Adware/BHO/P2P/Morpheus, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
N/A

File Signatures:
%COMMON_PROGRAMS%\morpheus\my shared folder.lnk
%DESKTOPDIRECTORY%\morpheus.lnk
%COMMON_PROGRAMS%\morpheus\morpheus.lnk
%WINDOWS%\system32\eqelo.dll
%WINDOWS%\bpboh.dll
%PROFILE%\administrator\start menu\programs\musicmagnet\music magnet.lnk
%STARTUP%\register morpheus upgrade suite3.exe
%COMMON_PROGRAMS%\morpheus\downloads.lnk

Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
N/A

Folder Signatures:
%COMMON_PROGRAMS%\startup\register morpheus upgrade suite3.exe
%PROGRAM_FILES%\streamcast\morpheus
%PROFILE%\start menu\programs\morpheus

Registry Signatures:
HKLM\software\classes\clsid\{80d4ffda-b568-4c6d-be5e-2da2c5d388a0}
HKCR\clsid\{80d4ffda-b568-4c6d-be5e-2da2c5d388a0}
HKCR\typelib\{cdbcfeae-10ba-482c-9f6e-fc67207082d8}
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\browser helper objects\{80d4ffda-b568-4c6d-be5e-2da2c5d388a0}

SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
N/A

See Also:
Hacker Tool/Screaming Cobra
Hacker Tool/D Port Scanner
Hacker Tool/WS_Ping ProPack 2.3
Hacker Tool/UDP Port Scanner
Hacker Tool/FL-Password Revealer 1.0
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Dropper/Embedded
Dropper/Proverb.A
Backdoor/RAT/Dropper/SubSeven.2_13