BHO/Key Logger/ProBot Activity Monitor

Alias: ProBot Activity Monitor

Description: ProBot Activity Monitor is keylogger made by Andrei Birjukov in July, 2004.

Threat type:

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.

Key Logger - A Key logger is a software application that runs in the background and records any keyboard activity. Logged information is stored in the machine and can be retrieved later by the attacker through the internet connection. Key loggers can record sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, personal identification numbers, etc. Key loggers are commonly included as parts of other 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 BHO/Key Logger/ProBot Activity Monitor: 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:

BHO/Key Logger/ProBot Activity Monitor 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 BHO/Key Logger/ProBot Activity Monitor, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
N/A

File Signatures:
%WINDOWS%\system32\pbcommon.dll
%WINDOWS%\system\pbcommon.dll

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

Folder Signatures:
N/A

Registry Signatures:
HKCR\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\browser helper objects\{312fa154-e1b7-4336-9833-ee6b38d58b56}
HKLM\software\classes\clsid\{312fa154-e1b7-4336-9833-ee6b38d58b56}
HKCR\clsid\{312fa154-e1b7-4336-9833-ee6b38d58b56}
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\browser helper objects\{312fa154-e1b7-4336-9833-ee6b38d58b56}

SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
N/A

See Also:
Hacker Tool/Zhacker
Hacker Tool/Zimenok
Hacker Tool/ZipCracker
Adware/LIE1D6FF.DLL
BHO/Hijacker/Expext/MetaDirect
BHO/NPBH.dll
BHO/WinLocatorHelper.dll
Tracking Cookie/Citi.BridgeTrack
Adware/SpyBlast
Trojan/Adware/BHO/DlToon